The document provides a personal account of a DIY travel experience in Japan, covering destinations such as Tokyo, Kamakura, Hiroshima, and Kyoto over 12 days with extensive shinkansen travel. It highlights enjoyable activities including visiting temples, shrines, and local markets, along with valuable travel tips for navigating the country. The document emphasizes the ease of travel by train and the importance of basic Japanese language skills for a more enriching experience.

1. Japan Travel Enjoy Exploring with DIY Travel Part 1 – November 2007

2. DIY Visit to Japan Tokyo, Kamakura Briefly at Nagoya and then to .. Takayama Kanazawa Kyoto and then briefly at Himeji Hiroshima, Miyajima Osaka ~ 12 days and lots of Shinkansen travel ~

3. Fascinating temples and shrines

4. Great Buddha - Daibutsu

5. Temples, Shrines, Castles Exquisite Gardens

6. Good luck messages

7. Shinkansen – 285 km/hour!

8. Kanazawa welcome!

9. Spectacular size and preservation

10. Ornate yet functional!

11. Ready for attack!

12. Dress-up fun at museums This helmut was so heavy!

13. Pagoda – elegant and mysterious

14. Time for reflection at Hiroshima

15. Emotional times at Hiroshima

16. Shrine gate at Miyajima

17. High over Miyajima

18. Willing and happy to help!

19. Never thirsty! Not here-but beer too!

20. Coming … plants and food Unique and fascinating discoveries!

21. DIY Aussie Traveller Top Tips Only organise flights and accommodation and … Organise Japan Rail Pass before you leave Do internet searches to ensure that you can manage the travel if you don’t speak a lot of Japanese Travel by train, subway and walking. It’s easy! Eat at places where food is displayed and point Railway station local food is often very good Learn enough Japanese to be polite, ask for help finding places and make positive comments Shop in supermarkets for snacks and drinks Find the 100 Yen shops Find any local markets Take limited luggage and have space for “goodies” there are many wonderful, unique things to purchase. More to follow!