6-Weeks Around Japan
Sayonara Japan!
6 weeks, countless train rides, thousands of kilometers. One unforgettable journey across Japan.
From vibrant cities to quiet countryside, snow-covered mountains to coastal towns, ancient temples to modern skylines - we were fortunate to experience so many different sides of this incredible country.
But beyond the breathtaking scenery, what made this trip truly special was its people and culture.
The kindness of strangers, the respect shown in everyday interactions, the pride in preserving traditions, the cleanliness, the punctuality, and the quiet consideration for others are things that stood out everywhere we went.
Arigato gozaimasu for all the wonderful experiences and memories, and for showing us again what a beautiful country you are with amazing culture and people.
Until next time, Japan.
In case you're wondering how much time and work it took to plan out this 6-weeks trip...too much. Of course I had a whole spreadsheet with our day-to-day detailed itinerary, and also a separate tab to calculate the transportation cost when deciding which train passes to get. I added the actual step counts for each day to capture the amount of walking we did on this bootcamp...lol!
P.S. Having detailed itinerary (while being flexible) means more exploring without wasting time deciding where to go next and figuring out how to get there. Most importantly, it helps avoid conflicts and arguments.
Of course, I had a spreadsheet to keep track of all our expenses on the trip. Here's a summary of the total cost for our 43-days Japan trip ($2.011/pax excluding shopping). Had to breakout shopping separately coz hubby was yolo-ing a lil' too much on his video game purchases. Unsurprisingly, transportation was our largest expense but still not bad considering the grounds we covered.
How much did 43-nights of hotels in Japan cost? $566 out of pocket. =)
Points and miles certainly helped cut down our out-of-pocket costs for accommodation and flights.
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