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Travel…Postcards From Jessica:
Japan – Spend Your Trip In Virtue And Pleasure
By Jessica Flores. Jessica has
worked in the travel and tourism
industry for well over a decade.
She holds both Bachelors and
Master’s Degrees in Hospitality
& Tourism Management. As
owner of AWAY Travel in Boca
Raton, Jessica and staff bring
25 years of personal travel
experience to an exclusive
clientele looking for luxury
travel planning. Ready for your
own journey to begin? Visit: www.travelwithaway.com. Email
Me: Jessica@travelwithaway.com or call: (877) 493-AWAY. most populated cities.
To: Luxury Travelers
From: The Land Of The Rising Sun
Pack Your Bags. Japan has always been a bucket list
destination for me as it boasts an endless list of historical
places to explore, things to do and delicacies to eat.
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Japan is a juxtaposition of both old and new. On one elements such as tatami rooms, futon beds, Japanese-style
hand you can explore ancient history and, on the other, cypress wood baths and local dining experiences. While
the newest technologies and developments. Dine at a some of these inns can be quite rustic, there are others that
restaurant with robots as your waiter, explore an ancient offer authenticity but also the height of luxury.
temple or have a cup of tea in a cat cafe. There is truly Kyoto. Your next stop should be a visit to Kyoto.
something for everyone in Japan. If you are a foodie, then Here you can explore the Kiyomizu temple in eastern
book your flight ASAP as I am still dreaming about all Kyoto, also known as Kiyomizu-dera. This impressively
of the sushi, Kobe beef and Ramen noodles I enjoyed. beautiful temple complex sits on the hillside overlooking
Your High-Speed Train Trip. Japan is composed of a the city. The red pagodas and wooden structures emerge
string of several islands in Asia covering approximately from staggered heights, meaning the views are incredible
1,500 miles. The four main ones include Hokkaido, from every vantage point around the temple.
Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. The national capital, As you head West, leaving Kiyomizu-dera, the paved
Tokyo, is in east central Honshu and is one of the world’s streets of Sannen-zaka frame some of Kyoto’s iconic
shots, with traditional buildings housing colorful and
Osaka. Your first stop in this magnificent country lively shops that open onto the wide walkways. This is an
should be Osaka, Japan’s second largest city. Known for excellent area to find souvenirs and gifts. End your day
its bustling urban life and plethora of entertainment, there touring the old street of Gion. Marvel at the old structures
and cobbled streets, lined with beautiful lanterns. You
is plenty of fun to be had. The area around Dotombori
and Ebisu-bashi are both brimming might even catch a glimpse of Kyoto’s apprentice Geisha
with nightlife. Local cuisine includes on their way to their evening appointments!
okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) and Another attraction in Kyoto is the stunning Golden
takoyaki (octopus dumplings) which you Pavilion, also known as Kinkaku-ji, which glimmers
can find at many of the local downtown majestically in the sunlight. One of the most dazzling
restaurants or even the street stalls. structures in Kyoto, the pavilion successfully exhibits a
Hiroshima. Your next stop should different architectural style on each of its three floors;
be Hiroshima which can be accessed try to notice the differences as you look at it from across
via high-speed rail on the country’s the pond. Tucked away to the side behind Kinkaku-ji
ever popular bullet train. A stop at are some luscious gardens, which might be the temple’s
Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and best-kept secret.
Museum is a must. The spacious park Once you’ve spent some time in west Kyoto, head
is full of memorials dedicated to those Southeast, where you can venture up and along the
who lost their lives on Aug. 6, 1945, as paths of one of Kyoto’s best-known shrines: Fushimi
well as those who later succumbed to that Inari Taisha. The hill on which Fushimi Inari stands is
event’s aftereffects, and is also home to brimming with thousands of strikingly vermillion red torii
the famous Atomic Bomb dome. gates, forming the “tunnels” that provide the iconic photo
Travel Tip: If you want an authentic backdrop. While you can get your fill of this exquisite
Japan overnight experience, I recommend sight with a short walk up to the first main area, time
staying in a family-run Ryokan. Ryokans are Japanese- permitting we highly recommend wandering through
style inns that offer the opportunity to experience the
traditional Japanese lifestyle and hospitality, incorporating Travel on page 14
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