Day 10: Lake Ashi Hakone and Gorakan
From Kawaguchiko, to Lake Ashi Hakone Rise and shine to an amazing view this morning. It’s a pity we won’t get to admire the scenic view for long. Today we are going to visit yet another lake in the region,…
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Day 9: Fujikawaguchiko and Rakuyu
Towards Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Rise and shine! Literally, because I was expecting the sky to still be dark, but in fact it was already shining brightly at 5AM. This morning, we left super damn early to catch our bus…
Day 8: Tsukiji, Ginza, Odaiba Rainbow Bridge
The Historical Tsukiji Fish Market We knew that the auctions of Tsukiji Fish Market ended in September 2018. I’ve read that although the inner areas were closed, and have shifted away to new and bigger Toyosu. However, there were also…
Day 7: Asakusa, Akihabara, Ameyokocho
Hello Shinjuku, We Meet Again Mixed feelings this morning, as we waved goodbye to Sheraton. And took the train from Maihama back to town. At least we had lots of time this morning to make our way back to Shinjuku.…
Day 6: Tokyo Disneyland
The Happiest Place on Earth, Again, at Tokyo Disneyland Today is part 2 of our Disney Resort adventure. They say Tokyo Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, pretty sure it encompasses DisneySea as well. Queuing up for more than…
Day 5: Tokyo DisneySea
The Happiest Place on Earth Today we are going to Tokyo DisneySea. We left our luggage back at Shinjuku and brought 2 days worth of stuff with us. Reached Maihama at 7 AM, bought our Disney train passes and checked-in…
Day 4: Karuizawa, Magma Stones and Waterfalls
The Freezing Cold Karuizawa Town This morning we are going to Karuizawa! Don’t know what to expect, except that it’s going to be cold there. Heroic Minmin still asked if we need to bring jackets. Again, breakfast is settled on…
Day 3: Ghibli Museum and Anata no Warehouse
Tribute to the Legendary Studio Ghibli Today is the day, Ghibli Museum! But first let me emphasize the need to be kiasu. I’ve read that the tickets are very controlled and very limited. Online sales start on the 10th of…
Day 2: Hitachi Seaside Park and Shimo-kitazawa
Journey to East Coast of Japan It’s going to be a 2.5 hour ride to Hitachi Seaside Park, therefore we’ve got to settle our breakfast on the go. There’s something exciting about buying breakfast from the Japanese convenient stores. Perhaps…
Day 1: Harajuku, Meiji Jingu and Shibuya
Red-eye Flight to Tokyo Ohayo Japan, once again, we are back at the land of the rising sun! Oh we miss you so. This trip we flew red-eye, directly from Singapore to Tokyo. Initially thought we could catch some sleep,…