Japan: Part 2 - Kyoto & Hiroshima

Trip Highlights
📅 March 2024
📍 Kyoto, Uji & Hiroshima, Japan
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family of 6 (with Grandma & Uncle) + Megu!
👦 Ethan: 3 years old | 👧 Zia: 1 year old

Highlights

  • Train ride from Nara to Kyoto

  • Meeting up with Megumi

  • Day trip to Uji

  • Visiting Byōdō-in Temple

  • Exploring Yasaka Shrine

  • Walking through Maruyama Park

  • Visiting the Chion-in Temple complex

  • Riding the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Hiroshima

  • Japanese arcade adventures (crane games were the favorite!)

  • Celebrating Grandma’s birthday

  • Enjoying a traditional kaiseki breakfast

  • Exploring Miyajima Island

  • Visiting Itsukushima Shrine and the famous torii gate

  • Experiencing Shinto traditions

  • Shinkansen ride back to Osaka