After the World Scout Jamboree at Kirara-Hama (next to Ajisu, Yamaguchi) I knew I just want to relax and cool down at the ocean. So I looked for a good swimming possibility close to Yamaguchi and found the island Iki on the map. I tried very hard to book an accomodation on that island by myself and didn't manage. Most homepages were in Japanese only and calling the hotels where they only speak Japanese didn't work out at all. Finally Japan Travel helped me and organized everything! From that moment on everything was just easy. The ferry was booked and I got the accomodation that was my first choice, not expensive and right next to the nicest two beaches. All transports was taken care of and Wakako-san from Travel Japan even met me at the port when I boarded the ferry to help me there. It was a service beyond imagination! On Iki island I had a great time. I rented an electrical bike to see a lot on the island and enjoyed time at the beautiful beaches. On my way back to Osaka Kansai airport I stopped for one night and one day in Kyoto to visit friends. There I stayed in the nine hours Kyoto capsule hotel, that was a fun experience.
