Spring Blossom in Japan
20/08/12
Although visiting Japan had been in my mind for
sometime, it was quite an impromptu decision when I
booked the return flights from Singapore (SIN) to
Osaka (KIX) with AirAsiaX via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The
promotional airfare by the low cost carrier was
SGD396.40 (~GBP200) and the ~6hour flight between
KUL-KIX was a breeze despite the no-frill service. My
first visit to Japan was an intense cultural
experience that covered four cities in the Kansai
area, namely Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Nara in four full
days. It was also perfectly timed with the full bloom
of cherry blossom in spring (満開日), best experienced
at the Philosopher's Walk (哲学の道) in Kyoto
and Osaka Castle (大阪城).
Philosopher's walk (哲学の道) in spring
(04/2012)
Osaka Castle (大阪城) from
Nishinomaru Garden (西の丸庭園)
(04/2012)