Kirashiki’s canals were constructed between large warehouses to float rice to the port. Today they float tourists. Which is more profitable?
OVERVIEW
WALK: 10m from Hotel Best Grande Okayama to Okayama Station
TRAIN: 30m from Okayama Station to Kirashiki
WALK: 10m from Kirashiki Station to Historic Kirashiki District
TRAIN: 30m from Kirashiki Station to Okayama Station
WALK: 10m from Kirashiki Station to Hotel Best Grande Okayama
Thirty minutes by train from Okayama is Kirashiki, a historic district that flourished from rice trade from 1600-1850’s. Canals were constructed between large warehouses to float rice to the port. Today the warehouses have become shops and eateries with a small peppering of period residents.
Okayama’s Crow Castle maybe the only black castle in Japan.
Featuring the long awaited cherry blossoms from Korahuen Garden.
OVERVIEW
WALK: 5m from Hotel Miyjima Villa to Miyajima Port
FERRY: 15m from Miyajima Port on JR Ferry to Miyajimaguchi Port
WALK: 5m from Miyajimaguchi Port to Miyajimaguy Station
TRAIN: 45m @ 11:03pm from Miyajimaguchi Station on Tokaifo*San-yo Line to Hiroshima Station @11:31pm
TRAIN: 1h 30m @ 11:38pm from Hiroshima Station on Kodaka 850 Line CAR 5 SEAT 12-A to Okayama Station @12:55pm
WALK: 15m from Okayama Station to Hotel Best Grande Okayama
Korahuen Garden one of the three best gardens in Japan. It powerfully showcases all for seasons.
Miyajima by night. Sushi splurge at a Michelin awarded restaurant. The sushi chef is an artist. The sushi was so delicious, light, distinct in flavor, and the presentation a work of art. The evening was further enhanced by chatting with the neighboring couple at the bar. How will I ever go back to Kansas?
Fish and more…
Fish…
I took the ropeway/gondola 🚠 towards Mt Misen then hiked to its summit at 1,755’. As the ropeway took 30 minutes, I was skeptical how long it would take to hike down. With Google Translate I asked a souvenir salesman. He rolled his head back and with the most affectionate laughter said, “One hour.” So, can I trust Google Translator at getting the right meaning across? Spot on as I hiked to the sea in an hour.
OVERVIEW
WALK: 10m from APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi to Hiroshima Station
TRAIN: 30m from Hiroshima Station on JR San-yo Line to Miyajimaguichi Station
WALK: 10m from Miyajimaguichi Station to Miyajimaguichi Port for Miyajima Ferry
FERRY: 20m from Miyajimaguichi Port on Miyajima Ferry to Miyajima Port on Itsukushima Island
WALK: 5m from Miyajima Port to Hotel Miyajima Villa
A mix up in today’s reservation leaves me on an island with a mainland reservation. Flush that money down the toilet. I immediately got an island resort reservation for a scrumptious room with a view of Seto Island Sea, an Onsen overlooking the sea, and a message chair in my room. I’m worth every yen.
Linda Scandore 