timblesworldtour

You know, it is always tempting to do the obvious at this point, and fly straight to Tokyo or Osaka, but instead we are travelling direct to Kyoto (yes, the greenhouse gas agreement kyoto). This involves a three hour flight to Kansai airport (which also serves osaka).

We chose to fly with Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong airlines, and it turns out to be a wise choice, as we arrived at the Hong Kong train station to catch the train out to the airport, we find that we can actually check in for our flight in the station (which I should point out is immaculate). All the staff are very friendly, and take our luggage, making our Journey to Hong Kong airport even easier.

You can just see the coast of Japan, as we near our destination, Kansai, Japan

Going through security is a civilised procedure, with none of the barracking and shouting or quesues found at London Heathrow (an airport worth avoiding at ALL costs).

Our flight took just under three hours and when we arrive, we head straight for the tourist office in the train station (which is immaculate). But we are in for a surprise…….