Horyuji Trips

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Top rated Horyuji Trips

Old world Japan | Mar 31 97'

by TCMelissa a 35 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Horyuji

"I think that as long as there are some people that you can communicate well with, living in a small town in Japan where you are forced to learn a bit more about the culture and language is so much better than living in a big city."

Imagine living in a country known to be amongst the most technologically advanced countries of the world, but having to ride your bicycle arou... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Horyuji

The Ancient Capital | May 14 09'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Nara

"We thouroughly enjoyed our time in Nara, it should be on everyone's Japanese itinerary"

From Osaka we moved south east to the ancient capital city of Nara, only 45 minutes away by train. Often overlooked by the crowds rushing to nearby... Continue reading »
Sleeping in a Capsule | May 10 09'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Osaka

"Fantastic restaurants, huge walls of neon, dogs wearing jeans, and girls wearing shorter than short skirts... we were both captivated by the place"

A five hour bus took us next to the bright lights and big city of Osaka. This is a great place to see modern Japanese life all around you. Fantasti... Continue reading »
Cultural Soul | Mar 03 08'

by GWiZ a 30 year old male from Palo Alto, on vacation in Kyoto

"To reach enlightenment, one must pass through the Buddha's nostril."

The regions of Japan are wonderfully unique from each other. Each takes pride in its geography, language specifics, and culinary delight... Continue reading »
From the reef to ramen | Jan 28 09'

by Nick, John & Terry a real traveler from Kingston upon Hull, on vacation in Kyoto

"butting and biting us to get their deer crackers. I loved it! "

So its been an age since I last wrote the blog - sorry what can I say, Australia definately makes you laid back - No worries mate!!!! After meetin... Continue reading »
Nara | Jun 08 07'

by Brock & Kristin a traveling as a couple from Athens, on vacation in Kyoto

"Not surprisingly, Kristin basically walked through, and is well on her way to eternal bliss. I did not even try, although since I am already enlightened my passage through the opening may have canceled everything out or something."

It was my (Brock's) birthday on Monday, so Kristin and I went into Kyoto in the evening after I finished with classes and got a much needed haircut... Continue reading »
Historical Kyoto | Feb 17 07'

by Adro&Sean a 27 year old female traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Kyoto

""...they were surrounded by the Kodak army.""

Peter and Ani took us out to Kyoto, to visit the Kiyomizu Temple and the Imperial Gardens (like Tokyo, you can’t visit the Palace). It costs... Continue reading »
Kyoto | Jan 15 07'

by Beats working! a traveling as a couple from Hitchin, on vacation in Kyoto

We got the bullet train (or Shinkansen) from Toyko to Kyoto which impressively sped (25kmph)through the city and countryside in just two... Continue reading »
Top Ten Kyoto | Jun 30 06'

by In Wanderland a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Los Angeles, on vacation in Kyoto

1. Before you do anything else in Kyoto, make sure that you have reserved one of the lovely tatami rooms at Bola Bola Guesthouse. It is a small ryo... Continue reading »
My travel companion has temporarilly retired to be ill | Jan 12 09'

by tconnor a 38 year old female from Glasgow, on vacation in Kyoto

Much excitement getting on the old bullet train. What I'd forgotten about was that the announcers on the trains sound like Steven Hawkings in Ja... Continue reading »
A Working Side-Trip | Mar 13 07'

by GlobalCitizen a female from Burlington, on vacation in Kyoto

After a full day of meetings on Tuesday, my colleague and I decided to travel to Kyoto on Wednesday. Our Tokyo teammates recommended some sites, an... Continue reading »