Chasing Cherry Blossoms: A Two-Week Odyssey Through Japan's Tourist Trail from Hiroshima to Osaka, Kyoto, and Back to Tokyo
In April 2023, Jen and I embarked on a journey to witness the enchanting cherry blossoms, starting our adventure in Hiroshima and winding our way through small towns before reaching major cities like Osaka and Kyoto, ultimately returning to Tokyo. Here's my attempt on the travel journal, just about a year late. Day 1 - Tokyo Arrival (Late Night) Flying with MAS from Melbourne, we had a layover in Malaysia. Initially planned for a brief transit, our flight to Japan got delayed, allowing us to leave the airport, grab breakfast, drop off excess luggage at home, and return to the airport. Finally, after 24 hours, we landed in Tokyo, tired but thrilled to be back in Japan. Despite the late hour, our excitement led us to the konbini for that first delightful taste of onigiri. Day 2 - En Route to Hiroshima Having purchased our Shinkansen tickets from Tokyo to Hiroshima the night before, we avoided morning rushes but added the stress of ensuring we didn't oversleep. Of course, a Shi...