Comments on: Japan Travel Blog (Day 8) – Kyoto, Part 1

By: Sara B.

Sara B. — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 15:03:22 +0000

Great blog! I’m travelling to Toykyo and then Kyoto from Canada next month.
Question for you – where did you find the rail pass? Do you have to order it in advance? Kinda worried about all the different platforms for the bullet train.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By: SWATHI

SWATHI — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:17:39 +0000

BANGLES IS EXELLENT

By: June

June — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:48:30 +0000

oic , so u r not a porky person :)

By: Veron

Veron — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:25:09 +0000

In reply to June. I don't like pork, but I don't strictly keep away from it.

By: June

June — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:20:42 +0000

ehm… i tot in ur hello kitty post says u dun eat pork . but here u ordered a pork cutlet set . that’s weird .

By: Veron

Veron — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:07:29 +0000

In reply to pegs. Hey girl, thanks for letting us know that it's the Mercedes Smart car! Yup, it's the same car we saw alright. Its curves, the size... this car looks absolutely adorable! I am actually from Singapore, and I don't think I have ever seen the Smart car here before. (I might be totally blind though.) All the Mercedes cars here are the big and posh models driven by the upper class.

By: pegs

pegs — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:50:27 +0000

love you’re posts girl, very inspiring to go and travel by myself!!!….sounds very tempting lol

as for the little cute car you like, it is very common here in Canada….. I’m guessing from what I’ve read you are from the Philipines, do they not have Mercedes there? The car is called a “Smart Car” here, which is manufactured by Mercedes. Google it to see if its the same thing you saw, looks about right from the picture.

But besides that, love it all & keep it up!!! A++++

By: mo mo

mo mo — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:15:01 +0000

How to travel from Osaka City to Tokyo Disneyland? Which station and which Line.? Please help.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:36:50 +0000

I am planning a trip in Nov and happened to find yr blog. It was really helpful.

May I know the hotel name you stayed in Kyoto?

Rgds Cheryl

By: ST

ST — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:29:08 +0000

Hi Veron,

Happened to chance upon your site while searching for places to go in tokyo and kyoto. I hope it’s not too late to ask for advise..May i know which hotels did you stayed in both places? How much does the bullet train cost? How did u manage to budget 1500 bucks for accomodation + airtickets?(as air tickets alone cost 1.2k..)

By: Veron

Veron — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:21:00 +0000

xtemujin: Thanks! Maybe next time. Dennis: I miss Bangkok! strawberry: So glad you found sparklette.net again! Joyz: Yup! I'm quite against following tour groups. Traveling on our own is so much more fun! The language barrier is an obstacle though; it takes a longer time to get to people. But experiencing all the differences of a new country is the gist of travelling, isn't it? py: Love the kitty cushion! Thanks for highlighting the problem to me. I myself have encountered the same problem from time to time. Still working to fix it for good! Mail Order Bride: Have fun!

By: Mail Order Bride

Mail Order Bride — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 18:40:33 +0000

Got here while googling for Kyoto! Have seen your site around on several ocassions (and Twitter as well). I’m going there in October, your travelogue serves as a good reference read! =D

By: py

py — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:38:15 +0000

I cannot help but admire the beautiful photos here. The hello kitty cushion makes the room inviting for you, I am sure. :)

By the way, I have tried to access your blog from office during lunch hours for the past weeks, but have difficulties doing so. The message reads “Access denied”. Anyway, good thing that I can still access your blog from home to enjoy the beautiful scenes of Japan. Thanks for the posts.

By: Joyz

Joyz — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:06:05 +0000

Lovely updates on Tokyo and Kyoto so far. Looking forward to more on Kyoto! Is it easy to travel around Japan without following any tours? My biggest concern is the language; its quite a handicap, not being able to read signs and conversing with people.
My friends who are going to both Tokyo and Osaka in Dec got this tour package @ Natas for about S$1900 per pax (7 days). It includes air tix on JAL, accomodation and food for certain days.

By: strawberry

strawberry — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:32:19 +0000

Hi hi! I just resume reading your blog after having lost your link in my ‘favourites’. I found your blog again after searching on stuff in Japan..and I’m just so glad to find your blog! It’s as ever interesting!

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:01:36 +0000

Sawadee krup! i’m sittin in the canteen at Thammasat University (small one near Grand Palace) havin a cold drink in this hot weather. walked past and saw that it’s graduation day so came in for a look. Very interestin and VERY crowded. It’s a big carnival setting.

By: xtemujin

xtemujin — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:47:46 +0000

Do check out the toilet at the Kyoto Station, it’s in the hotel.

By: Veron

Veron — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:46:02 +0000

Willy: Sure! Day 9 would be full of great pictures, I promise. I'm working hard to get it posted! Jayson: That lunch box cost me almost 20 bucks. So it'd better have lots of unagi!

By: Jayson

Jayson — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:53:12 +0000

wow … the picture that captured my attention is the …… “that bowl of unagi with rice”!

japan really do give generous portions of unagi!
unlike shops here in Singapore ….

*hungry* ….

By: Willy

Willy — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:17:23 +0000

Great insight on your trip, I love reading all the different aspects of your trip. Keep it coming!!