A JOURNEY IN JAPAN
James and I are travelling to Japan for the first time in this backpacking adventure.
We will be travelling there for one month, starting in Tokyo and then using the Japan Rail Pass to explore the country.
Japan is a fascinating land of contrasts, from the old temples and traditions to the modern technology and transport.
Discover it all in this 2 part documentary series.
EPISODE 1: TOKYO TO KYOTO
LOCATION
Japan
DATE
January - February 2018
DESCRIPTION
James and Iare travelling to Japan for the first time for a one month backpacking adventure.
Highlights of this episode include racing Mario Kart’s around the streets of Tokyo; travelling to Nagano and seeing the snow monkeys at Shibu Onsen; heading up to the ski resort of Hakub; exploring the old city of Kanazawa and discovering different temples and shrines in Kyoto.
EPISODE 2: OSAKA TO MT FUJI
LOCATION
Japan
DATE
January - February 2018
DESCRIPTION
Episode 2 sees us having a fun few days exploring Osaka and sampling some of the local food.
The trip then takes a detour to Universal Studios before heading to the picturesque town of Nara. In Hiroshima we visit the Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island and cycle the Shimanami Kaido.
Finally the trip ends at Hakone to see the stunning Mt Fuji.