Japan Trip June 2014 (Nara-Arrival day and First Day)

This is really a super late post. I went to Japan for a conference in 2014. It was held in Nara.

I flew to Osaka with a colleague. We reached Osaka in the night, and took train to Nara. I remembered how we struggled to get a train ticket from ticket machine. We had only few minutes before the train leave the station. But, we made it... We reached Nara quite late. I think it was 10 plus in the night. 

     (My inflight meal by Singapore Airlines)

I booked Comfort Hotel Nara, whereas my colleague stayed at Nikko hotel. We are only allowed to stay at 3 star hotel. However, my colleague was invited by the conference organizer, so, her accomodation was paid by them. Anyway, I was quite happy with this hotel. As usual, Japan hotel is really tiny.  

Oh yeah, before I depart to Japan, I have booked a sim card to be sent to the hotel. So, I received my sim card as soon as I checked into the hotel. You can order one at bmobile if you need data plan in Japan. 

              (Bed is quite comfortable)

         (Super tiny bathroom)

           (Comfort Hotel Nara)

My conference meeting will start only in the evening the next day. So, I pretty much have one day to walk around. I plan to go to Kyoto.

So, I woke up quite early to have a free breakfast in the hotel. The breakfast is quite simple.

       (My breakfast)

I took train to Kyoto and then go around Kyoto by bus. It's quite convenient. I took bus to Arashiyama. 

         (Kyoto Train Station)

               (Bus Stop at Arashiyama)

I was very tired that day, so, I didn't walk much. Couldn't find the bamboo grove either. I think I should have walked further to find it. Maybe next time:D

From Arashiyama, I headed to Kiyomizu-dera temple. 

              (Do we look alike?)LOL

                 (Kiyomizu-dera temple)

I had my lunch at a restaurant in a mall nearby kyoto station. Ya, I really didn't spend much time in Kyoto. My lunch was huge. Rice and ramen, but of course I didn't finish all.:p

                     (Set lunch come with rice and ramen)

          (Yummy Waffle)

I get back to Nara in the afternoon and get ready to go to conference venue for registration. The registration process was quite fast, and I met few of my colleagues there. We stayed for a while, and then left for dinner. After dinner, I still walked around on my own to look for dessert place. I found this small shop. It's pretty delicious. But, a bit pricey.