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– Waiting at Kyoto Station’s Lower platform to visit both Maizuru and Yura. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This blogpost covers the day of April 9th, 2023 while in Kyoto, Maizuru, Yura, & Amanohashidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new day, a new adventure in the beautiful land of Japan! This time I rushed over to Kyoto Station to head to Maizuru to visit places I was unable to the day prior thanks to weird opening and closing hours. I also had to visit Yura for KanColle Yura tribute, and to pay my own kind of respect to her shrine. The theme is still on KanColle, even if I’m using Azur Lane to show off the naval hype. Shipgirls from KanColle and Azur Lane are still the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m even thankful and grateful for the kindness, helpfulness, and hospitality from people from both Kure and Yura. Sorry if I seemed off, cold, or anything of that sort. It’s exhausting traveling, and I had to think about a lot of things on how to travel to places. I genuinely desired to converse with people, and I’m glad we managed to do so via translators, such as Google Translate and DeepL. Thank you for helping me out! Again, I’m sorry if I seemed anti-social, or anything of that sort. <\/em><\/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>] \u2013 [Day 18<\/a>] – [Day 19<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This time I remembered to obtain a JR Pass for this Maizuru train. I went straight to a ticket booth, requested a ticket, obtained one, and waited. Onwards to a new adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Google, please tell me these things beforehand on what sort of tickets I require.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Genuinely admiring the architecture of the various train stations in Japan, including Kyoto Station.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Hello Kitty!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Train is being cleaned for next use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– And off we go to Maizuru. Such a beautiful view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even if I may be stupid, idiotic, and oblivious to various things, I still admire whatever I had accomplished. Admiring all the small and big things making me proud of having accomplished them. I’m happy for how I handled things (for the most part) by visiting various areas in Japan. Once I’m in ‘Mission Mode’ I’m able to visit whatever I desire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I genuinely admire Japan’s trains! It’s some of the best transportation around. Really puts Canada’s transportation network to shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Woooosh!~<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Hidden beautiful gems of Japan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– What a nicer day it is today, especially compared to yesterday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Lovely rivers and streams. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Admiring every bit of scenery I come across. Even admiring the beauty of these rural traditional homes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Japanese trains are awesome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Maizuru:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I disembarked from Nishi-Maizuru Station to seek out a taxi to ‘Imperial Navy Memorial Hall’ for some Japanese naval history. I hopped off the train, made my way down, and even went into a bus service center across the street trying to make sense of how to get around. I eventually circled back to where the taxi stands are, eventually obtaining the attention of a taxi vehicle who would take me to the ‘Imperial Naval Memorial Hall’. I had to show him the Google maps, etc. He agreed, and we went off on our adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Initial D Car? Tofu car? Hachi Roku?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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With the little bit of Japanese I knew I tried requesting where to get off. I tried saying “left” & “right”, and even at ‘Nakamaizu Park’ where they have a parking lot. The guy refused because of directional issues, so I accepted my fate. We eventually reached my intended destination. I gave him his cash, hopefully thanked him, and went on our way. I saw him sitting their (possibly processing the trip), to which I made my way across the pedestrian bridge, and into the ‘Imperial Navy Memorial Hall.’ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Took this lovely image of the various naval vessels, as seen from the pedestrian bridge. Such a lovely view!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Loving this naval view. The weaponry, the open hanger, etc. It’s such a lovely view. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Imperial Navy Memorial Hall:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main reason I was visiting Maizuru again was for this exact location. It contains both naval historical goodies, as much as it does with a touch of KanColle gaming pride. Good stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I went up to the booth inquiring how to get to the memorial hall. Was instructed to sign a paper, even given a neck-badge, even instructed in how to proceed to the Memorial Hall. I had to stay to the route, otherwise I would be punished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– That’s the Memorial Hall! Nice!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Beautiful! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– I always love naval tradition, especially bells. Something charming about these sorts of bells.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Lovely proud Japanese naval pride, with a touch of KanColle goodness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– If you’re ever interested in learning about Japan’s naval history simply scan that QR code. Mai shall help you. \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you’re ever curious in learning more about Maizuru’s naval Military history may desire to click on the following links<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Togogensui<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sakuma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Ryozyunko<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Fukuimaru<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    – Maizuru has all your stamping needs covered. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Now, to obtain my various stamps. Was surprised to find they were also pre-stamped for you to take. Nice! (Nearly lost all my Maizuru stamps in Sapporo’s Mount Moiwa while hiking, and talking to a Japanese girl wondering if I was doing find.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – Lovely! Look at how classy and elegant this comes off. I love it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – Maizuru Destroyer translated via Google Lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – Using Google Translate to translate the text.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – One of the overly helpful informational guides from the QR code you can scan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – Navigational instrument.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – Moso Bamboo (Google Translate)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    I basically had this naval hall all to myself up until this point. I had to make way for the other folks making their way around, even hanging back a while to allow them to do their thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – Lovely panorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – Panorama – Attempt #2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – Azur Lane’s Kasumi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Why Kasumi? She’s one of my favourite fox girls from Azur Lane, and a ‘Sakura Empire’ factional shipgirl at that. Seems respectful, or at least to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – Azur Lane’s Yura. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – Azur Lane’s Taihou. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Why Taihou? I was told Taihou’s memorial was in the vicinity, I however was unable to pinpoint it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – Beautiful. Thanks for allowing me to see your naval pride and history. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    I signaled to a nearby military member if I could visit the following stone below. They happily, yet respectfully told me not to do so. He even jogged over in that military style which was amusing. Thanks for the kindness and hospitality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sadly, I was not allowed to visit the following memorials by walking on the pathway, though I could take pictures of them from afar. As to what they are, I have no clue. I’m only making note of things for blogging sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – Thanks for the visit! Now I’m on my way out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    I visited the military booth again, this time giving back the naval badge. I even used DeepL to inquire about the suggested Taihou memorial, and other naval warships. They sadly had no clue, though they were happy, highly helpful, if sadly with no answers. I thanked them, went off on my way, this time heading for a bus stop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bussing to Nishi-Maizuru, something I would eventually learn means “East” and “West” Maizuru. The more you know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – Seeing the Initial D vehicle again, or something close to it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Made my way to the bus station to which I asked if they had a PASMO reader. They do not. I had to pay by cash, so I took out my cash to pay the fine. I passed the coins to the female driver to which she “may” have been slightly agitated with me. She took the coin and placed it in the machine, something in itself which may have frustrated her. I purposely allowed myself to be the last one off in case of this sort of situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Situation sorted, I headed off to my next destination! Destination Yura! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Nishi-Maizuru Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yura, I’m back! Back at Nishi-Maizuru to make my way to Yura. I tried going through the same gate I went to previously, even being chuckled at by the ticket-gate guy who now knows me. He happily guided me towards the proper ticket gate, something which was a booth in itself. He tried to gain the attention of the female ticket clerk behind the counter, they were “hiding”. Eventually paid for my ticket, and made my way out to notice KanColle’s Mai & Yura hanging around. Nice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – A lovely festive Yura! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – It’s always great to take multiple images to make sure at least something comes out well. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – One of these has to be perfect. \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Unsure how long I waited, it was a fair amount of time. 20 minutes? 30 minutes? Something like that. One train came along, let passengers off, and then went into a train shed for cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another train came later. Other people even waved at me in greetings. I love how friendly people are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    – Tango.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    – And off we go! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Yura (Tango-Yura) Arrival:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Happily arrived at Yura via a lovely train ride. Beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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