Japan Diaries 2: Day 21
Day 21 June 6, 2018
Kobe Day Trip
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This is it! Our last full day in Japan. The rainy weather today perfectly symbolizes what we feel... We were cold and gloomy aside from that we were crying inside as we still wanted to stay longer with our Japanese family.
Breakfast at Aloha Mai Cafe |
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Here's my order. |
Mr. Toshi uplifted our spirits by inviting us to his favorite cafe to have breakfast. Just a few minutes' drive away was Aloha Mai Cafe, a Hawaiian inspired cafe which serves (in my opinion) the best coffee in Osaka. I tried out the coconut caramel crunch coffee and true enough it has an outstanding superb task.
The first destination for this rainy trip is Kobe Maritime Museum |
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Walking past a replica of HMS Rodney |
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Checking out the miniature model displays of the maritime museum |
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HMS Rodney |
Just as expected, the rain did not stop Mr. Toshi from bringing us to another must-visit place in Japan. After breakfast, he drove us to Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture. It was really great to revisit this city again. Our first stop for today's Kobe trip was Kobe Maritime Museum which houses a replica of HMS Rodney and numerous other miniature models of ships and maritime vessels.
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Next stop...Kawasaki Good Times Museum |
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Checking out the timeline of Kawasaki Good Times Museum |
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How I wish I can own one of these |
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Ella enjoying the simulation game |
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Here's more of the interactive displays of the museum |
Housed in the same building was the Kawasaki Good Times World which showcases the history of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries. It showcases several products of the company like motorcycles, trains, and even a helicopter. There are also plenty of interactive displays here that kept my young daughter entertained.
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Heading to Kobe Port Tower |
Kobe Port Tower |
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Rainy day in Kobe City |
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Exploring the observation area of Kobe Port Tower |
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Checking out the view |
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You could see Kobe Port and the Mosaic mall from here... |
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... as well as the Kobe Maritime Museum |
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Still rainy, heading back to the car. |
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Off to our next destination... |
After enjoying both museums, we then walked to the nearby Kobe Port Tower. We failed to go up the tower during our first visit so we made sure that we did it this time. From the top, one would surely enjoy a panoramic view of the city and Osaka Bay.
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Strolling in Mosaic |
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The Anpanman Children's Museum |
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Explored the Anpanman themed stores... |
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...and restaurants |
Our day didn't end there though, we then drove to Mosaic so that Ella could try out the Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall. However, I found it too pricey so we skipped the museum and explored Mosaic instead and bought some souvenirs and some gifts to give our Japanese family.
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It's lunchtime! |
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Tonkatsu for me |
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Kiddie meal for Ella |
Finally, before our drive home, we had dinner at Tontontonkatsu Restaurant (yup that's the name of the restaurant) were obviously we ordered tonkatsu.
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Look who we met before going home... |
Overall, despite the rainy weather, we managed to have an adventure-filled day. The great breakfast at Aloha Mai and our museum tour in Kobe City really made us forget the sadness brought by the fact that we'd already leave Japan tomorrow.
Regardless, tears still fell that night wishing tomorrow would be longer. On the other hand, we also accepted the fact that our 22-day stay in Japan really has to end so that we could plan our next big adventure.
Japan is lovely, seeing this photos just makes me want to go right now. Great post
ReplyDeleteThank you! Please do visit Japan if you have a chance. =)
DeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful visit. I understand how you did not want the trip to end. Thank you for sharing your experiences and the beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThat's true Janet. I have always wanted to stay longer in Japan. Given a chance I'd live there for a year.
DeleteWowowow! I'd love to go to Japan someday and it looks like you hit up a few really interesting spots! I was really interested in your breakfast at Aloha Mai - As someone who also loves Hawaii, it's really cool that there's a whole restaurant run by a guy dedicated to the state!
ReplyDeleteImagine... a Hawaiian breakfast in Japan. That's one for the books. Please do visit Japan when you get the chance.
DeleteThis day seems so balanced between good food, museums and shopping. Favorite of the day?
ReplyDeleteI think every day is my favorite day. Hahaha.
DeleteGreat post!!! I look forward to seeing more!!
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Thank you!
DeleteI’ve always wanted to visit Japan! Maybe Mr. Toshi can show me around aswell? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he would. =)
DeleteAnpanman used to be the show I always watched when I was a kid, didn't know they had a museum!
ReplyDeleteFirst time to discover it as well. Hahaha. =) I'm looking forward to see Ghibli Museum and Conan museum if there's one.
DeleteSuch an interesting post and awesome culture! I can't wait to go there and visit all those amazing places. Thank you for the review
ReplyDeleteYou should come visit Van Cast.
DeleteThat koto like musical instrument is very interesting
ReplyDeleteI do agree Vaishali!
DeleteI have been to Osaka but never to Kobe. They have very cool museums. I smiled when I saw the breads with faces in them, a signature of Japan.
ReplyDeleteOh the bread is Anpanman inspired. =) They taste nice too. =)
DeleteWow. I didn't know Kobe is also a beautiul place.
ReplyDeleteThere's more to Kobe than its beef. =)
DeleteI love Tottori! So glad you made your tour full and enjoyable at Hyogo. You have the best guides there,too!
ReplyDeleteSadly I haven't reached Tottori yet but hey I would also love to see those sand dunes. =)
DeleteYou had such a happy time. I can understand how you feel sad. Good luck for future adventures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bindu. I hope to visit Japan again this year for Japan Diaries 3. =)
Deleteuhh yes Japan, one of my favorite places that I'm planning to visit in the future! (hopefully)
ReplyDeleteKeep it up man 👍
Thank you! Please do visit Japan Mhmd. =)
DeleteEverything looks awesome. My daughter is planning a trip to Japan with her friends for next year. I am sharing this post with her.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marjie. I hope my articles would help her.
Deletethis place is beautiful tell me more about kobe
ReplyDeletePlease do click on the links to discover and learn more about the places that I have visited in Kobe. =)
DeleteMy husband would love to visit Japan one day! I'd love to share your pictures and experiences with him to inspire his journey.
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That sounds great Samantha. =)
DeleteIt is so neat to see all these pics from Japan! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Holli!
DeleteWhat an amazing trip!! I need to travel here!
ReplyDeleteYou should Danielle. =)
DeleteHawaii in Japan? Yes please! Kobe seems amazing, it truly is bittersweet to leave a place you've traveled to and have learned to love
ReplyDeleteThat's true Honeybunnytwee. =( How I wish we could have stayed longer here.
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