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JPN: Arashiyama District @ Kyoto Prefecture

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Kyoto, Japan Nestled in the western outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama (lit. Storm Mountain) is also the name of the mountain that serves as a backdrop to the district. Primarily known for its enchanting bamboo grove, the area has historically been a haven for aristocrats to seek solace, delighting in the vibrant hues of autumn leaves and going boating along its scenic waterways.
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JPN: Gion District @ Kyoto Prefecture

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Kyoto, Japan Known as Kyoto's most famous geisha (lit. arts person) district, Gion holds a profound historical legacy tracing back to the Sengoku period that spanned from the 15th to the 16th century. The district originated as one designed to cater to the visitors to Yasaka Shrine, a focal point of the Shinto faith in the region.
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JPN: Kyoto Downtown

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Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan known as Heian-kyo, holds an enduring allure for visitors with its seamless blend of ancient traditions and modernity. As mentioned earlier, I don't have a lot of photos to share this time round, but I'll split the story into three posts. The first one here shall cover a few attractions near the downtown area.
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JPN: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi

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11 Higashikujo - Nishisanno-cho, Minami, Kyoto, Japan Sotetsu Fresa Inn (3*) is a hotel chain in Japan that prides itself in having each and every hotel "located within a 5-minute walk from a major city station". If you're wondering, the name Fresa is an acronym for 'FREsh, Sense and Amenity'. For our first three nights, my family and I stayed at the branch near Kyoto station.
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JPN: Japan Airlines JL3087 (Economy)

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NRT-NGO (1h 20m) Boeing 737-800 ETD:  6.30pm  (GMT + 9) ETA: 7.50pm (GMT + 9) I've been to Japan a few times, but actually I rarely fly with Japanese carriers. After enduring the long queue at immigration, I finally got my passport stamped. With that done, it was time to locate the transfer counter for the next flight, which marked my virgin experience of touching down at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya.
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JPN: Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi

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21-20 Tsubaki-cho, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Bringing me a smile indeed, Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi (3*) lives up to its name with its prime location not far from the entrance to the bullet train platform of Nagoya station. For the price point, I'm not sure if there are any other hotels around offering free-flowing freshly grilled unagi (Japanese freshwater eel) for breakfast.
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JPN: Nagoya Castle

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1-1 Honmaru, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Daily: 9.00am - 4.30pm Standing as a symbol of Japan's rich history and cultural heritage, Nagoya Castle holds the distinction of being the first castle in the country to be designated a National Treasure. Originally built in 1612 under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the castle played a crucial role during the feudal era.
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