Japan – Stop in while travelling to Australia

So you are teaching in Australia and want to know where to stop in? Have you already checked out China? Vietnam? Other countries?

Don’t forget before you leave – Purchase the Japan Rail pass! You cannot get this once in Japan.

If going for 5 to 7 days, we recommend starting in Tokyo and heading down to Kyoto as well.

Day 1: Tokyo

Fish Market; Meiji-Jingu shrine, shopping for electronics in Akihabara, and that night, heading to Shibuya Crossing for all the lights, busy street corners etc.

Day 2: Road trip to Kyoto

You can stop to see Mt. Fuji but in the winter, you might not have much luck seeing it! Once in Kyoto, head to Nishiki Market; and the Ponto-cho (night market).

Day 3: Kyoto

Go to all the Temples in S.Higashiyama. Also go to the Imperial Palace and the Gion region for the Geisha dancing.

Day 4: Kinosaki

Head to Kinosaki from Kyoto for the Onsens (hot baths!). In this town, they have 5 hot baths in the village that anyone can go to, plus you can get a private hot bath in certain accommodation.

Day 5: Tokyo

Head back to Tokyo. Fit in any more temples, markets, museums, etc. that you can!

March 8, 2011Tags: Canadian teachers, Japan, move to australia, moving to australia, teaching in Australia, Travel, working in Australia