22nd November 2009 ~ WINTER SHOPPING @ Sannomiya, most famous shopping district in Kobe!

Tim's special 3 BENTO SET LUNCH (tempura, terriyaki & fish) from CO-OP supermarket on 7th November 2009.

Gong Gong's HOLIDAYS ended on 1st November 2009.

4 of them boarded one hour "airport bus" from Sannomiya to Osaka Airport.

31st October 2009 ~ Arriving KYOTO station via JR super rapid train, about 1 hour ride from Kobe ....

Yummy lunch before the bus ride to temples ....

Visted the most popular tourist attraction ~ KIYOMIZU TEMPLE.

Silent prayer ....

A short break ....

Sweet memories ....

Autumn scenery ....

Japanese traditional wedding ....

30th October 2009

We enjoyed UNIVERSAL STUDIO rides & attractions, including new day & nite parades!

29th October 2009

New Attractions ~ An hour walk-up to MOUNTAIN FUTATABI to view Kobe's scenery. Also visited nearby hotels (Kobe Kitano & Amalie).

28th October 2009 ~ Visited Meriken Park & Harbourland to see KOBE PORT TOWER.

Another 3 days would be Halloween ... therefore many pumpkins were displayed everywhere for photo-taking ... don't miss!!!

KOBE BEEF ~ teppanyaki set dinner (S$120 per pax) with Cousin Yean @ Sannomiya on 27th nite ... very juicy & tender ... with "sake" as well as "wasabi" ... yummy!

Special "hot plate" lunch on 27th October 2009, followed by visiting HIMEIJI CASTLE and souvenir shops.