Winter 2014 Central Japan & Tokyo by Trains & Buses, Day

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In the winter of 2014, I embarked on an epic journey through central Japan and Tokyo solely relying on the country’s renowned public transportation systems. As snow delicately fell and temperatures plunged below freezing, trains and buses remained my trusty conduits to majestic winter vistas juxtaposed with fascinating modern cityscapes. From famed heritage sites like … Read more

Winter 2014 Central Japan & Tokyo by Trains & Buses, Day …

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Our arctic journey through Japan began with our arrival at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya during the Winter 2014 Central Japan & Tokyo. We arrived at the core of Nagoya via the Meitetsu -SKY limited express train in less than thirty minutes, after boarding the train and completing the customs process. The Meitetsu Nagoya … Read more

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 2 (Miyajima & Tomonoura)

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 2 (Miyajima & Tomonoura)

Day 2 : Miyajima to Tomonoura We woke up early and went to for a walk before the first ferry brings the day trippers.  The morning was peaceful and the walk was pleasant.  This morning the tide was higher and the shrine and torii gate both look like they are floating on the water. Morning … Read more

15 Days Central Japan & Tokyo by Trains & Buses, Winter 2014

15 Days Central Japan & Tokyo by Trains & Buses, Winter 2014

Winter 2014 Central Japan & Tokyo by Trains & Buses, Day 14 (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree & Akihabara) (Last Day) Winter 2014 Central Japan & Tokyo by Trains & Buses, Day 13 (Meiji Shrine, Harajuku & Ginza) Winter 2014 Central Japan & Tokyo by Trains & Buses, Day 12 (Yokohama & Ikebukuro) Winter 2014 Central … Read more

Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 8 (Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway & Tokyo Character Street)

Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 8 (Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway & Tokyo Character Street)

Day 8 (20 Oct 2018) : Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway & Tokyo Character Street Today, I have planned a whole day of Anime, Manga and J-Pop for DS and DD. This was their day. Breakfast @ Tsukiji Sushisei, Tokyo Station We had booked our rooms at the Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi without breakfast as there are … Read more

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 5 (Kyoto)

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 5 (Kyoto)

 Day 5 : Eastern Kyoto (Higashiyama) This morning we checked out of Sanga before we went about our sightseeing.  We were changing to Matsui Honkan, another ryokan nearby that night.  We were late in our booking and many ryokans were already fully booked.  Sanga was only available for 2 night.  We had to book another ryokan … Read more

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 3 (Okayama, Himeji & Kyoto)

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 3 (Okayama, Himeji & Kyoto)

Day 3 : Tomonoura to Kyoto We woke up early again to go to the water front.  We had better luck that morning and had some blue sky.  Tomonoura was an old fishing port.   Up to today, it is an operating port town.  It is situated at a bay facing the Seto Inland Sea. … Read more

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 4 (Kyoto)

South West Japan Sakura Trip, Day 3 (Okayama, Himeji & Kyoto)

Day 4 : Northern Kyoto & Arashiyama Breakfast this morning was served in the same private room by the pretty Zen garden.  The usual items you find at breakfast, namely grilled fish, tofu, eggs and some pickles.  I like Japanese breakfast! Breakfast @ Sanga After breakfast we took a taxi to Kinkakuji.  We could have … Read more

Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 9 (Pokémon Cafe & Eating around Tokyo Station)

Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 8 (Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway & Tokyo Character Street)

Day 9 (21 Oct 2018) – Pokémon Cafe & Eating around Tokyo Station Breakfast @ Rokurinsha Rokurinsha is a well known ramen shop in Tokyo Station serving tsukemen. It is located outside the fare gate at the Tokyo Station Ramen Street. You can’t miss it as there will always be people queuing outside the restaurant. … Read more