Himeji Castle original preservation survived the miraculous ordeal of the destruction despite two air raids which reduced Himeji to ashes during World War II in 1945. After all, one should feel thankful that a medieval castle was left behind intact, leaving behind a history so we can continue to visualise its past today.
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You can get to Himeji Station from Himeji Castle from Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe with Shinkansen bullet train or JR train. Shinkansen is faster and more expensive. JR trains can save you half the train fare but takes a longer time to reach Himeji. If you have a JR Pass, you can catch both types of train.
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There are many ways to get from Osaka (KIX) Kansai Airport to Himeji. The easiest and cheapest is to take a direct limousine bus, but you cannot reserve seats online. Other options include a combination of limo-buses, JR trains, metro, and Shinkansen. The downside is you have to change more transports and generally also incur more cost to reach Himeji.
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Yen to Dollar conversion is daunting. As Japanese Yen has a large number for its exchange rate, it’s a challenge to do the calculation mentally unless you are a Maths genius. Therefore, I decided to create a quick Yen Conversion Table, sharing with you the following currencies that can also be used offline.
~JP¥ to SGD / USD / EURO~
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The remarkable feature about most Malta beaches are not the typical sandy white beaches that we conjure of those images. On the contrary, rough rocks are the formation of most Malta beaches. The appeal is refreshing as we can do away with muddy feet for once. If sandy beaches are your cup of tea, go to these three Malta beaches.
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Visit Gozo and Comino in one day with boat trips and cruise activities for water sports and sightseeing without fretting over which bus to take in Gozo for land excursions. A cruise will bring you to see panoramic cliffs, coves and inlets around the islands which are Malta travel highlights. Swim, snorkel, dive or sunbathe at renowned Comino Blue Lagoon.
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The Republic of Malta is an archipelago consisting of 3 islands – Malta, Comino and Gozo. It will be a shame not to visit them if you are travelling to Malta. Many ferry companies offer the options to stop at Comino Island and then proceed to Gozo from Malta. One can also go Gozo directly and bring along the car.
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Though we stayed in Sliema, we want to visit Valletta. We have done that by ferry and bus from Sliema to Valletta. If you also like to visit the stunning Three Cities, you can take a ferry from Valletta to Cospicua. All the ferry prices and schedule are included. In case you miss the last ferry, take a night bus.
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Malta is a food paradise with strong influences of Italian and Middle Eastern culture. The most pleasurable thing was the inexpensive food that made our pockets happy. The average price of the main course is around €10 to €15 in Malta. A cocktail may even cost cheaper in relative to a can of beer. So, eat where the locals recommend.
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Getting from Malta Airport to city centre Valletta, Sliema or other destinations by taxi or bus are the most common options. There is no metro or subway train system. Taxi is rather cheap compared to other European cities. Here is a guide on costs and routes between choosing a taxi, public buses, shared shuttle van or a private transfer option.
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