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JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS

The JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS is a great-value rail pass offered by JR Kyushu for international visitors. It provides unlimited travel on JR lines throughout Kyushu-including local trains, limited express trains, and even the Kyushu Shinkansen. You can choose from 3-, 5-, or 7-day passes, and select the area that suits your itinerary: Northern Kyushu, Southern Kyushu, or All Kyushu.

• Kyushu Region
• Tickets & Passes

I have a lot to say about this. I originally booked the Aso Boy!, but because of the rain, the streetcar was moving super slowly and I missed it. I got into a huge argument with my friend, and I even squatted on the ground and cried.
I really hate it when things don’t go according to my plan. It was also my first time planning a trip by myself. I know plans can’t always keep up with changes, but when it completely falls through, I just feel like everything is ruined.
Maybe I had also built up too much stress... because some of the earlier parts of the trip had already changed too, so I kind of had a meltdown haha.
But then my friend immediately booked the Yufuin no Mori. I got on the train very unwillingly, though I had already planned to stay in Yufuin for one night.
I mean, I really wanted to go see Beppu, and I wanted to see the decorations on the Aso Boy! too. That dog must have been so cute...

Well, my friend bought me ice cream, so I had no choice but to forgive him.

Kinrin Lake

Kinrin Lake is one of many popular tourist spots in the hot springs town of Yufuin. The lake sits under Mt. Yufu and as such was called takemoto-no-ike (lit. “lake under the mountain”) for years. However, it was renamed to Kinrin, or “golden scales”, by Mori Kuso in 1884 when he saw the golden glimmering scales of fish as they swam at sunset.

• Oita
• Nature Spots

I was supposed to happily welcome my 22nd birthday here, but I was really unhappy.
There was morning mist, but it honestly didn’t look good at all.
It’s just a lake. I really don’t know why it’s so popular.
I was so upset. I hadn’t slept all night and was super excited for it, so being this disappointed first thing in the morning really got to me... I even stayed here for a night on purpose, and it took almost half an hour to walk here in the freezing cold...
Maybe I just came at the wrong time.

Namba Yasaka Shrine

”Namba Yasaka Shrine”, located in the Namba area of Minami in Osaka, is a historic shrine said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Nintoku (313-399).

• Osaka
• Shrines & Temples

I really wanted to come here, and I even kept asking the tour guide along the way. I just happened to run into a tour leader from Taiwan too lol.

By the time I got there, the other gates had already been closed, and I was so sad... My cousin even laughed at me, and my mom told me to just give up.

But!

I wouldn’t give up, so I walked all around and finally managed to get in. There were only three minutes left before closing.

I was just about to take pictures, but there was already an older staff member trying to usher people out.
At that moment, an Indian family asked me to take a photo for them, and right after I finished, the staff member said no more photos...

I really wanted to take pictures too... *sob*
And I really wanted to buy an omamori.

But thankfully, I did get to see it!
And honestly, that already made me really happy at the time lol.

Yokai Art Museum

Located in the "Maze Town" area, with its irregular narrow streets near the popular Shodoshima tourist spot "Angel Road," the Yokai Art Museum is a complex of four galleries that utilize old buildings to exhibit yokai art.

• Kagawa
• Museums

I was actually just passing by, but if you’ve seen that I went to Kitaro, you probably already know I’m really into yokai and that whole genre lol.
I especially love Junji Ito’s art style.
It just feels so weird in the best way. Is that a personal fetish? lol
I think I even got a capsule toy at a nearby shop.
I honestly can’t remember whether I actually went into the merchandise-only section, or maybe it was just a store.
That day I was so worried there wouldn’t be a ferry back to Takamatsu, so I was rushing around and didn’t dare wander too much haha.
What I really liked was that even without going inside, the whole exterior was done so well.
It made me go wow, I really want to check it out.
It definitely has that kind of pull.

Kitaro Train

This wrapped train features characters from the popular manga GeGeGe no Kitaro. Running along the JR Sakai Line between Sakaiminato and Yonago, it’s a favorite among Kitaro fans from Japan and abroad.

• Tottori
• Trains & Subway

This is the rainbow I saw on the Kitaro Train.

I didn’t get a photo of the train artwork because I was so tired and just wanted to rest. But when I looked up, I saw this rainbow.

I got so happy that I accidentally pointed at it, and there happened to be a Taiwanese guy sitting across from me. He turned around and took a picture too!

It seriously put me in such a good mood. It was that kind of unexpected little surprise, and the rainbow was so clear.

It was really beautiful. I honestly feel like I get ridiculously happy over little things like this lol.

It’s not really a huge deal, but little moments of happiness during a trip can make you feel so, so happy.

I was already excited because I was out traveling, and then this just added on top of that.

I was like, wow, I’m seriously so lucky lol.

Maybe I’m too easy to please.

I actually do have a photo, but I posted it on IG with some text on it, and the image quality isn’t very good haha.

Nara Park

Nara Park is a scenic area surrounded by historical and cultural treasures, including Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, the Nara National Museum, and Shoso-in. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of its expansive greenery while exploring these iconic landmarks. The park is located in the center of the city, making it easily accessible to various tourist spots.

• Nara
• Parks & Gardens

Honestly, Nara Park is super famous!

But it was kind of scary. Buying crackers to feed the deer is basically a must, but the pressure is intense.

They keep surrounding you, and it feels like they might jump on you at any moment.

Also, for some reason I thought there would be giant Buddhas all over Nara lol. Heiji was so cool in that Conan movie hahaha.

It was really funny seeing the deer bowing to people, and then so many people would bow back.

But honestly, I felt like there were almost as many people as deer.

That was actually kind of overwhelming. There were seriously tons of people.

Still, I feel like this is one of those places everyone adds to their itinerary when they go to Osaka.

Monkey D. Luffy Statue

With over 500 million copies in circulation worldwide as of 2020, ONE PIECE has become one of Japan’s most iconic manga series.

• Kumamoto
• Tourist Attractions

It was raining that day. I hope I can collect all of the ONE PIECE statues someday!
There was also a handprint below it, and my hand is tiny.
When I put my hand on it, theirs was way bigger than mine. But I don’t have a photo, so I’m not sure if I deleted it... so sad. I was taking photos nonstop the whole trip in Japan.
Maybe because it was raining, I got to take a good photo with Luffy~
But honestly, I like Levi more.
I don’t know why, but I couldn’t find anything here about Attack on Titan in Hita, only Oita...
Whenever I see Luffy doing this pose, it makes me want to copy it too hahaha. Do everyone’s photos end up with the same pose?

Kushida Shrine

This head shrine is said to have been built in the 8th century. Residents in Hakata call it “Okushida san.” Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival declares the arrival of summer to the City of Hakata in July, and is dedicated to this shrine.

• Fukuoka
• Shrines & Temples

Honestly, I don’t really remember much about this place. I basically only came because everyone said it’s famous and that you should visit, hahaha.
It was definitely unique, but what I liked was... was it the crane? I thought it was really delicate.
And there was also one with huge nostrils.
Uh, is saying that going to offend anyone?
But the komainu really did have super big nostrils, and it was so cute.
Don’t you think it’s kind of hilarious?
I’m calling it the "broken dog."

Mizuki Shigeru Road

Mizuki Shigeru Road was established in 1993. The 800-meter-long street from Sakaiminato Station to the Mizuki Shigeru Museum is lined with 177 bronze yokai sculptures.

• Tottori
• Tourist Attractions

I seriously absolutely love this street.
I kept taking pictures the whole way. I originally wasn’t planning to stay that long, but I ended up spending the entire afternoon here. It was so awesome.
There are so many works here? I guess that’s how I should put it?
This is where I have to talk about the iPhone for a second.
The new feature lets you cut things out and turn them into stickers.
It works especially well with these.
Hahahaha I seriously love it.
And it has so much attitude, don’t you think?
There are sarcastic ones,
slapping ones,
funny goofy ones,
and tons of stunned-looking ones.
I could even use these pictures to tell stories hahaha.
I’m actually not very good with punctuation.
I’m not really sure how to split things into sentences and paragraphs.

Mizuki Shigeru Museum

Mizuki Shigeru wrote one of the most famous manga comics, GeGeGe no Kitaro. His memorial museum is located in Sakaiminato City, his hometown. A 14-minute walk from JR Sakaiminato Station along "Mizuki Shigeru Road" will take you to the museum.

• Tottori
• Museums

I lined up for these photos myself. I really, really loved this place.

The whole walk there was full of Kitaro stuff, and the staff were especially friendly. They even helped take photos.

There was also a big Kitaro figure at the entrance with someone inside it. It looked really, really heavy, so that seemed tough!

But they still gave a thumbs-up, which was pretty funny.

I deleted the photos, though, because I looked too ugly in them hahaha.

If you download an app, you can translate things into Chinese.

I think I stayed inside for about two hours.

I also ran into a mom visiting with her child. I remember we had a little chat, but I honestly forgot what we talked about.

The kid was really cute though haha.

There was one area inside that felt kind of eerie, and I thought the atmosphere was done pretty well.

I liked it a lot.

If you’re into this kind of thing, you should definitely check it out. It’s a very comfortable place to walk around.