{"id":7755,"date":"2023-10-23T23:34:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T03:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=7755"},"modified":"2023-10-24T00:52:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T04:52:08","slug":"trip-to-japan-day-19-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=7755","title":{"rendered":"Trip to Japan \u2013 Day 19 (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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– Making my way towards Kyoto Station from my hotel to visit Maizuru.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This blogpost covers the day of April 8th, 2023 while in Kyoto & Maizuru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today would have normally been a Kyoto-specific day, though thanks to yesterday’s suggestion (from Nara) I had to visit Maizuru. Why Maizuru? For Kantai Collection, military naval vessels, and other suggested areas. I was almost overwhelmed by the suggestions coming my way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I basically woke up at 7 AM, left at 8 AM for Maizuru, while also leaving my luggage in the lobby to be retrieved for the room shift. I would later be given my actual hotel room. I grabbed a few snacks from the conbini enroute to Kyoto station. I also noticed a few foreigners with cameras (TV recording gear) near the hotel I was staying at during that time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Related Blog Posting (Japan Travel):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Day 1<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 2<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 3<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 4<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 5<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 6<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 7<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 8<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 9<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 10<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 11<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 12<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 13<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 14<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 15<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 16<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 17<\/a>] – [Day 18<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Google suggested I take the JR Hashidate line, something which it failed to notify me of prior of having to purchase a ticket. I assumed I could have PASMO’d my way towards Maizuru, but no. I would eventually discover everything is my fault thanks to my own ignorance. I needed to acquire a ticket to make use of the Hashidate JR line leading into Maizuru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Me researching the lines the night prior. Needed to know for sure where to go, how to get there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Various departure times. Needed to pick the correct time, especially with the trip taking roughly 2 hours. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Through Kyoto station I go, and down I go to my platform.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Heading to Platform 31, as noted by Google Maps. What Google failed to notify me was what I needed to gain access to the trains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I struggled to initially find the platform, eventually discovering it. I also asked which train to take to Maizuru, and if the train in front of me was the correct one. They initially noted I could, though I decided against it. I’d wait for the “proper one”. Thanks for the help, and sorry for being a nuisance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Trying to figure out what trains, and how to get there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– A Conbini purchased containing Orange juice, sandwiches, and onigiri. Delicious. Spent my time here waiting for my train, and eating. Even caught up on Twitter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Hello Kitty!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Noticed the train was reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Confused, I went to ask for help in how to get my way into the train. The announcements clearly noted all the seats in the train are reserved, hence my confusion and panic. I went to talk to any train personnel I could, even accidentally irritating a female train staff member. She told me I could eventually sit at (7-2A). Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m thankful Japanese are kind, and I do feel stupid for my error. I wish I knew of this sooner. I asked three different people, the female train staff member helping me out in the end. Do I have a JR Rail Pass? Yes, I do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Waiting for the train to be ready for Maizuru (Higashi-Maizuru).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

And off we go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Seeing various train related goodies. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Kyoto Train museum going wooosh~.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Kyoto Train Museum!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Admiring the scenic beauty of the Japanese countryside. The various rivers, villages, and dolls in the villages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Some potential tourists, Kyoto Yunohana Onsen, among other neat finds. Oh, and ‘Welcome to Kameoka!’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Noting my travel journey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Beautiful farms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Farming Life in Japan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Trying to capture a few river shots along the way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Trying to capture a village with life-sized (1:1 scale) dolls representing people. (None in the image).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Loving my journey so far, thanks to Japanese hospitality. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Passing through a river bend. Neat!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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