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There are various ways to travel from Kobe to Kansai International Airport. One can use the railway or opt for the airport limousine bus. Among the most popular methods is taking the airport limousine bus, which takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to reach Kansai International Airport from Kobe. While the fare is higher at 2,000 yen, equivalent to ...

For this Kansai region trip, I spent the first two nights in Kyoto, followed by the next two nights in Osaka. The subsequent plan included one night in Nara and the final night in Kobe, concluding the journey. I made the most of the time allocated in Osaka. Now it was time to move to Nara. Originally, I planned to ...

The major plans for the second day of our Kyoto trip, exploring Arashiyama and the Gion area, had come to an end. After finishing dinner and taking a short break at the hotel, we set out to experience the night in Kyoto. However, being a Friday evening, it seemed that many people were out for the night, making it challenging ...

After exploring the main areas of Kyoto’s Arashiyama, such as the Torokko train, bamboo groves, and Monkey Park, we moved on to the next destination. Since we had a dinner reservation at Giou, we decided to leisurely make our way to Giou and take a short break at a cafe overlooking the Kamo River. To get to Giou, we considered ...

Having completed the itinerary for the first day of my Japan trip, I moved on to the second day. The second day’s schedule involved finishing breakfast at the hotel and then heading to Arashiyama through Kyoto Station. Since the optimal way to get to Arashiyama was by using the Kyoto train, I naturally made my way to Kyoto Station. Kyoto ...

After riding the JR Haruka Train for about 80 minutes, I arrived at Kyoto Station from Kansai International Airport. Although I had been to Kyoto Station before the COVID-19 era, my first visit to Kyoto involved arriving at Fushimi Inari Station in Kyoto using the Keihan Line from Osaka, not through Kyoto Station. Therefore, this visit to Kyoto felt more ...

Upon arriving at Kansai International Airport, my first priority was to prepare for the journey to Kyoto. As Kyoto was the initial destination of this trip, it was only natural to make arrangements to travel from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto. Among the various transportation options available, I chose to use the “Haruka” train. The Haruka train is an express ...

When visiting the vicinity of Gangnam Station or Nonhyeon Station in Seoul, finding a place to eat can be challenging. These areas might lack information about good restaurants, and since the Gangnam area is often visited alone, finding a place for a simple meal is not always easy. I found myself near Nonhyeon Station for work, and as lunchtime approached, ...

“Yeonan Sikdang” is a franchise restaurant specializing in dishes made from seafood. It quickly became a trend, with over 160 branches opening just nine months after its brand launch. One of the dishes that made Yeonan Sikdang famous is the “Kkomak Bibimbap” (spicy marinated cockles mixed rice). This menu item gained popularity among the public, contributing to the increased brand ...

Singapore, a country that was once under British rule, bears remnants of British culture. One notable aspect is the development of British tea culture in Singapore. Consequently, Singapore has created its own tea brand, with “TWG” being one of the most well-known. “Representative Tea Brand in Singapore, TWG” One of the best-known places among them is the “TWG” store in ...

In Tokyo, you naturally pass through Tokyo Station at least once during your travels. On the first day of this trip, after getting off the bus at Tokyo Station, I passed through Tokyo Station once again while continuing my journey. After having a quick meal at Yurakucho Station, one stop away from Tokyo Station, and exploring the Bic Camera store, ...

Incheon Station is the starting point of Subway Line 1. Serving as both the terminal station for the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1 and the Suin-Bundang Line, it is a significant transfer station. With its roots traced back to the initiation of the Korean railway system, Incheon Station commenced operations on September 18, 1899, in conjunction with the opening of ...