Our day started off with Kim in the bath and I was answering emails. Once he was back we packed up our bags then checked out. Once the bags were safely stored in the lobby, we headed out to reserve seats for our train to Narita. They were expensive! But only a 44 min ride … Continue reading The final day
Japan 2017
Ramen and more ramen
We started the day with moving out of our rooms. Due to heavy bookings, we could not get our rooms for the entire time so had to switch for the last day. At least that gave us packing practice! We left our things in the lobby and went out for a day of adventure! We … Continue reading Ramen and more ramen
Sightseeing in Tokyo
We hopped on the subway and went over to Asakusa to see Sensoji. The streets were packed with people! Undaunted we headed in the general direction of the temple, looking at many things for sale and in search of breakfast. One place had pancakes so we climbed the stairs into a place reminiscent of a … Continue reading Sightseeing in Tokyo
A day at the spa
Off to the station at around 11 after a morning bath. Breakfast at the Anderson bakery and then off to Odowara. On the first train we arrived early and just jumped a 5 minute train to Tokyo station. It was a train with all reserved seats but would not matter as we would have been … Continue reading A day at the spa
Trains, trains, trains
A long day of travelling from Fukuoka to Tokyo. Meh. Rainy weather so we didn't get to see Mt. Fuji. Finally we arrived at Ueno and checked into the Kinuya. We are in the rooms three nights then have to switch rooms for the last night as they are booked solid. After getting settled we … Continue reading Trains, trains, trains
It lives!
So many live things today... We were up early for a traditional Japanese breakfast which included many small salads, a miso soup, a piece of cooked whitefish and a green tea. Dressed in our finest resort clothing, we ate our fill! Once finished Kim went for a bath in the downstairs hot spring, which included … Continue reading It lives!
Hell and monkeys…hellish monkeys?
Up slightly later and mosied on over to start our hell tour. It was a beautiful, sunny day so shorts were a must. Drove up to the Umijigoku and luckily it had a restaurant. The nice lady spoke some English and welcomed us in. I had the local speciality soup (delicious) and a set meal. … Continue reading Hell and monkeys…hellish monkeys?
Driving to Beppu
Out of the hotel shortly after 10. Stopped at a convenience store for breakfast and then off to Mount Aso. The scenery was magnificent between the car stop places. Once we got within 25 km of the mountain we found out access was restricted due to deadly gases. We tried to get close but only … Continue reading Driving to Beppu
Penguins everywhere
Off leisurely to the penguin aquarium at around 10:30. Once we parked we found a small restaurant near the park which treated us to amazing ramen, yakisoba and Kylen's first omerice which is rice mixture all covered in egg to look like a half folded over omelet. All was a hit. The walk to the … Continue reading Penguins everywhere
Off to Fukuoka to find some wheels
Up very early to get to the subway to get to the Shinkansen. With eyes mostly closed we quick stepped to the subway and got on a train that went one stop and then was out of service! We jumped on the next one and then it was smooth sailing. Luckily we had done the … Continue reading Off to Fukuoka to find some wheels
A day with Keiko and Hirose
Had a fairly relaxed morning then jumped on a train to Niimi. We weren't able to book seats for the 44 min train so hoping for the best we boarded and then had to stand the whole way 😕 But Keiko and Hirose were waiting at the gate so it was worth it! First up … Continue reading A day with Keiko and Hirose
Off to Nara
Another relaxing morning complete with pancakes. The pancakes were interesting in that we used up all the batter and it only partially fed three of us. The maple syrup from Quebec was great. Off to Nara to see temple and deer. Jennifer discovered a quicker train on the way to Nara so we jumped trains … Continue reading Off to Nara