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I took the subway from hotel to Osaka Museum of Housing and Living.

It cost 35 RMB.

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Reduced Carbon Footprint

Choose trains/buses over flights, walking/biking, or staying longer in one destination cuts CO₂ emissions.

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Take a bus

Cost ： 25 RMB

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By subway

Cost 52 RMB

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Cost : 96 RMB.

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This time, I will use 8000 RMB (including air ticket) to travel to Kansai, Japan and record the journey process.

I will make this trip for 8 days.

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Japan is an island country in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—along with many smaller ones. The capital city is Tokyo, and the country is known for its rich history, unique culture, advanced technology, and beautiful natural landscapes.

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Osaka is Japan’s third-largest city, located in the Kansai region on Honshu Island. It is known as the delicious street food. Osaka is also famous for its friendly people and historic landmarks like Osaka Castle. The city is a major economic hub and has a more relaxed compared to Tokyo.

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Shinsaibashi (心斎橋) is a district in the Chūō-ku ward of Osaka, Japan and the city's main shopping area. At its center is Shinsaibashi-suji (心斎橋筋), a covered shopping street, that is north of Dōtonbori and Sōemonchō, and parallel and east of Mido-suji street. Associated with Shinsaibashi, and west of Mido-suji street, is Amerika-mura, an American-themed shopping area and center of Osaka's youth culture. Major stores and boutiques concentrates are found around the area.

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Kobe is a port city in Japan, located in the Kansai region on Honshu Island. It is known for Kobe beef, one of the world’s finest types of wagyu beef, as well as its scenic harbor and international atmosphere.

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Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan and was the country’s capital for over 1,000 years. It is famous for its historic temples, shrines, and traditional wooden houses.

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The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living or Kurashi no Konjakukan in Japanese. Unlike other museums that only display artifacts behind glass with descriptive plaques, this museum recreates life-size town scape from Edo Period.

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I chose the Spring Airlines ticket. My first destination is Osaka. From Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kansai International Airport.

It only takes two 20 minutes to two hours to 40 minutes to get from Shanghai to Osaka.

I need 981 RMB for the round trip on the plane.

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Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.

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I need to stay four nights at Bon Hostel in Osaka.

RMB 194 RMB per night

So 776 RMB for four nights.

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I need a hotel in Kyoto for two nights.

240 RMB per night

So 480 RMB two nights.

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Located in the center of Osaka, this vast park covers a total area of ​​105.6 hectares. There are have 300 cherry trees, and the plum grove, where 1,245 plum trees of 105 varieties are in full bloom. There are also sports-related facilities such as an archery range and Shudokan. Events such as spring and autumn plant markets and night games for viewing the cherry blossoms at Nishinomaru Garden are also held every year.

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I need a hotel in Kobe for a night.

So 174 RMB a night.

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All of the flight and accommodation are 2411 RMB.

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I took the subway from my home to Pudong Airport.

It costs 10 RMB.

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From Kansai Airport to hotel

（By Nankai Airport Express）

Cost：46 RMB

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The hotel is very close to Shinsaibashi, I can walk to see the night view of Shinsaibashi.

Cost : 0 RMB

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I arrived in Japan in the evening and chose to eat instant noodles.

Cost : 6 RMB

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It cost 62 RMB today.

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Hozenji Yokocho is a street located near the iconic Namba station and a picturesque area in the heart of Dotonbori, the lively district of Osaka. This 80-meter-long backstreet reminds of Pontocho Alley, its famous counterpart in Kyoto. It is home to the small Hozen-ji temple and of miscellaneous restaurants thriving in a warm and colorful atmosphere.

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Cost: 0 RMB

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Curry rice in Hozenji Yokocho.

Cost : 40 RMB

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Cost: 0 RMB

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Instant noodles

Cost: 6 RMB

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It cost 71 RMB today.

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Over 1250 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Halfway up Mt. Otowa,one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range, stands the temple, to which large numbers of visitors come to pay their respects to Kannon, a deity of great mercy and compassion.

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Visit to Osaka Museum of Housing and Living 

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Visit to Osaka Museum of Housing and Living 

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I bought a ticket to visit.

Cost : 30 RMB.

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Restaurant ：Wagyu beef with pork（ 焼肉力めし）

It cost 90 RMB.

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Buy the Small set meal in Lawson.

It cost 15 RMB.

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Go to hotel in the Kyoto by subway

Cost : 50 RMB

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Osaka Station → Kyoto Station

[ By JR Kyoto Line ]

It cost 30 RMB.

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It cost 170 RMB.

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by subway

Cost 65 RMB

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South Zen Temple Shun Zheng（Tofu restaurant）

Cost 150 RMB.

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Cost : 20 RMB

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Fushimi Inari Taisha

Cost : 50 RMB

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Cost 70 RMB

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kawakami shopping street in chichibu city

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kawakami shopping street in chichibu city

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This street actually is not famous and it's normal. But this street is the shooting location of the anime 'Tamako Market' .

And also the street is a local market. Many citizens live around there and often shop on the street.

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Visit to the Kawakami Shopping Street in Chichibu City

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Visit to the Kawakami Shopping Street in Chichibu City

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Cost : 0 RMB

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Japanese tradition noodles【Omen (おめん)】

Cost： 100 RMB

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, sometimes called Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Grove, is located on the western edge of Kyoto along the beautiful Katsura River in the foothills of Mount Arashiyama (also called Mount Ogura).

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Cost : 30 RMB

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Katsukura Ginkakuji

Pork chop with rice

Cost： 105 RMB

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Arima Onsen (有馬温泉) is a famous hot spring town within the city limits of Kobe, but on the opposite side of Mount Rokko from the city center. The town lies in a natural mountain setting, yet is close enough for Kobe and Osaka residents as an easy day trip or weekend getaway.

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Cost：100 RMB

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【Minatoken Sannomiya Kokashita】

Japanese tradition noodles

Cost： 90 RMB

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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens are Japan’s largest herb gardens with around 75,000 herbs and flowers of about 200 kinds blooming throughout the year.

There are 12 extensive garden areas where visitors are welcomed by seasonal herbs and flowers arranged according to different themes.

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Include ticket and cable car

Cost ：130 RMB

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Instant noodles

Cost： 15 RMB

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By subway

Include from hotel to rail station

Cost 80 RMB

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Kitano ljinkan is a historic district in Kobe where foreign traders, diplomats and businessmen lived in the Meiji Era. Explore the well-maintained Western-style residences, museums, cafes and bakeries in this charming neighborhood.

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Cost ： 150 RMB

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Instant noodles

Cost： 15 RMB

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[ Tabeyoshi ]

Cost : 70 RMB

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The Umeda Sky Building, located in Osaka, Japan, is one of the most iconic structures of the city. Standing at 173 meters, it reaches heights that provide stunning panoramic views of Osaka’s sprawling urban landscape. The building features a unique design with two towers connected by a floating garden observatory. This remarkable feature allows visitors to walk between the two towers at the top, providing a breathtaking view of the city and beyond.

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Cost : 150 RMB

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[Tsurutontan Soemoncho]

Japanese tradition noodles

Cost : 70 RMB

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Instant noodles

Cost: 6 RMB

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It cost 335 RMB today.

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It cost 305 RMB today.

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It cost 387 RMB today.

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It cost 315 RMB today.

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It cost 322 RMB today.

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Kyoto Station → Sannomiya Station

[take the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Line (Special Rapid Service ]

It cost 58 RMB.

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Sannomiya Station → Osaka Station

[Take the JR Special Rapid Service ]

It cost 30 RMB.

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All of the train tickets are 118 RMB.

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“Garden Information | Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway | 神戸布引ハーブ園／ロープウェイ.” 神戸布引ハーブ園／ロープウェイ, 19 Nov. 2018, www.kobeherb.com/en/garden-information/.

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“KIYOMIZU-DERA TEMPLE.” KIYOMIZU-DERA TEMPLE, www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/.

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Staying at locally owned guesthouses (not international chains) ensures money supports residents directly.

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Yes, I think so. I strived to travel ethically by prioritizing local businesses and cultural respect. I stayed in family-run guesthouses and dined at small, neighborhood restaurants, ensuring my spending directly supported the local economy. And for example at temples, I adhered to dress codes and etiquette.

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I minimized my footprint by using public transit like trains and buses for almost of travel.

I avoided single-use plastics and sorted waste meticulously and tried to save the challenge of Japan’s complex recycling rules.

Terms of cultural exchange, I went to the local shopping street in Japan and tasted a lot of traditional food during the trip. I also went to Japan's historic shrines and experienced the local hot springs, deeply feeling the local cultural characteristics.

I think traveling is also a process of adapting to a new environment. Some discomfort is not uncommon. Nevertheless, this trip made me very happy.