Twelfth day in my 2016 Japan trip. Stepping back in time, we headed to Kisoji where we took a long hike through the small towns of Magome and Tsumago.

Eleventh day in my 2016 Japan trip. Surfing the waves, we journeyed out to Miyajima, explored Hiroshima and crossed into Nagoya for the night.

Tenth day in my 2016 Japan trip. Leaving Osaka for good, we headed further south to visit Hiroshima and Okunoshima, or more commonly known as rabbit island.

Ninth day in my 2016 Japan trip. Travelling to Himeji with Carolyn, I explored the beautiful Himeji Castle and Koko-En.

Eighth day in my 2016 Japan trip. A fun-filled day spent at Universal Studios Japan, Osaka.

Seventh day in my 2016 Japan trip. Crossing the vast lands, we ended up in Kobe for some tasty high quality beef.