I am back!

Though it is a short trip but it is still a dream come true for me to be able visit Japan. So below are snapshots of my trip:

Arriving at Kansai airport at 6am, Japan time...very bright right?

Our home for the 5days 4 nights - Osaka Daiichi Hotel. Though it is very small but I must say it is very compact and accessible since it is only a few minutes walk from JR Osaka Station and major departmental store.

After leaving our luggage at the hotel, we started our journey to the world heritage site: Himeji Castle via the JR.

After a long ride on the JR, we finally reach the castle. Himeji castle (also known as the white heron castle) is built 400 yrs ago.

Our first meal in Japan. Very delicious

Day 2: 1 Day Tour at Kyoto and Nara

We were suppose to visit the Imperial castle, however, the emperor and empress happened to be there and hence it was close for tourist. So we were off to visit Nishi Honganji  instead.

At the temple

Next stop: Nijo Castle. This is the garden from the Shogun's room.

Touring the garden

Final stop at Kyoto before our lunch: Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

After lunch, we are off to Nara. Behind is Todaiji Temple. Another world heritage site. Not to forget it is sited in a deer park so we really have to 小心看"鹿" since the 3 of us have certain degree of fear for animals。

Inside the Todaji temple, it house a Great Buddha. It is 15m high and weighs 250tons and is one of the largest gold leaf-covered bronze statues of the Buddha in the world.

After our 1 day tour, we were off to Namba area where we found the delicious ramen - "JinLong"

We spend the our 3rd day at the shopping outlet where we can find discounted japanese brands and some of the major international brands as well. It is here where I bought the CELINE wallet.

Our final night at Osaka. We spend the entire day shopping from Namba - Takashimaya all the way till Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street. Above are my 2 shopping kakis who joined me for this trip.

My achievements. I am not the one with the most purchase.

While waiting for our airport limousine bus, we were cam whoring at Hilton Hotel.

 Can you see the beautiful Christmas Decor inside?

First time meeting a lady butler so we took a picture with her. Not to mention that she is very helpful and pretty as well.

Though there is still many places that we didn't manage to explore but it is indeed an experience for me and I am so looking for another chance to further explore this beautiful country.