Wednesday, December 31, 2014
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Japan Day 6
It the last day!!! We are so going back home! Feeling so sick at this time, making me don't even have the mood to walk and look. This morning, visit the venerable Asakusa Kannon Temple, which has more than 1.300 years of history. In the mean while you can pick up souvenirs at nearby Nakamise shopping street, a walkway leading to the temple.
After having our lunch there, went to somewhere, which I also don't know where is it. As I am not feeling well, so did not really listen to what the guide is saying. Anyway the somewhere is a place for shopping. It a long stretch street fill with high end brand like Burberry etc. But there still some shop for us youngster like H&M.
Us with the tour guide
Next up, which is the last destination of the day, we was brought to the Toyota car exhibition. Although is quite boring, but I still can walk around as there a shopping area there. Went off to Airport at 1700plus to check in, as the tour guide afraid that we might be separated for the seating. After all the check in is done, went in to the boarding gate to shop. Bought 4 big bag of biscuit within 15min time. Fast right?!?! Took our dinner, have something very basic as it "Airport".
There goes my favourite scramble egg
Bro curry beef rice.
Reach back Singapore around 0700 plus, went back home pack our stuff and take a rest before going off to Grandma house for Xmas party!
Me the crazy shopper!
Japan Day 5
Last 2 day! Time past so fast! After breakfast, spend the rest of the day to do shopping. First we went to Akihabara! It is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops and anime/manga.
Buying Xmas present!
After all the walking, finally settle the present for the guys and friend, while Bro also bought something for himself. It time for lunch! It a must go to the maid cafe when you are at Akihabara(if you dare to try). Try out something new won't kill you. Bought mum and dad to the maid cafe and they was so shock! I was a bit shock too, as it was my first time(although use to see it in anime).
My lunch! So cute and nice!
Next up is Harajuku Takeshita Street. You will see the street once you step out of the train. It packed with people and there really lots of stuff to shop for. Like for me, I bought 3 shoes, 2 shirt, 2 skirt and quite some accessories.
The last place of the day is Shinjuku, it is fill with large entertainment, business and shopping area. It is more to department store and some high end stuff. If you don't want to shop there is ok, but do try to at least take a walk there. Once you get of the train you sure will get a shock out of it, it is much more pack than Orchard.
After mum bought a pant at Uniqlo, we decide to went back to our hotel area to have out dinner. As it already 7plus and we still have not eat. Settle at a store once we step out of the train as it look like some Chinese food.
OMG! Feel so sick! Running tap started to open!
Went back to hotel to put our stuff after dinner than went out again to do a short last min shopping and to look for cake. We planning to have a small advance Bday celebration for mum just like 5 year ago. But this time is lucky, get to find a shop that do sell a slice of cake.
It just so nice!
Tomorrow is the last day and I'm sick. Always bring sickness back home. And of cos before going back, it time to pack our luggage.
The thing we gain from today shopping!
Japan Day 4
Morning breakfast does not really suite my taste today! But still mange to eat all up.
First thing in the morning is to visit the iconic Mt Fuji, arguably one of the Japan's most potent symbols. But we are unable to go up to the stop due to the something, so we are only able to view it at the observatory area. Worst still thing is that the cloud have cover the Mt Fuji, which make us unable to view it.
The only picture I'm able to take.
Thereafter, make a stop at Gotemba Premium Outlets. It time for shopping. It like finally there something for me to do! Had our lunch at the food court first to boost up my enegry before processing to shop.
Finally! I get to take a shot of the Mt Fuji.
After 45min in the Gap store, came out with a big bag and sweater off. Who can resist the sales there?(Look so fat in the picture)
Quickly went to the other store that I'm aiming at as I only left with 30 min!!! After all the shopping today, we had another 4hr bus trip to Tokyo! Felt that this time tour package is like so not wroth the money. Most of the time was spend on the bus and what more still can't get up to Mt Fuji. Reached Tokyo around 7pm plus going to 8pm, Settle our luggage and have a rest before meeting the tour guide at the lobby, as he going to guide us to the train station for tomorrow free & easy day. Most of them is going to Disneyland, while my family is going for shopping! After the briefing, we are been dismiss for our dinner. Hop into one of the ramen store as I am craving for ramen ever since I reach Japan! Was stuck at the machine for some time as we don't understand the Japan word, the only thing we can do is to look at the similar word.
Super nice! Although it will get quite salty as you eat, but it perfect!
Walk around the areas to get familiar with it, while my dad wanted to take some photo of the lighting there too.
Japan Day 3
This morning we are so ready to browse and shop at the buzzing Omicho Market. Actually it also not so buzzing, maybe cos it still quite early?
This remind me of a pokemon monster.
Does frozen egg taste better?
You will never go off empty handed when you visit the market. Bro bought a Winter melon for his friend, while mum bought a carton of Fuji apple back.
Switch the mood down with a stop at Kenrokuen Garden, hailed by many as one of the Japan's 3 great gardens. It time to take stroll and contemplate, basking in the serenity of it. Photo taking time!
Mum learning to take selfie.
Next up is, Shirakawago, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site that features Quaint farmhouse with its distinctive steep roofs resembling clasped hand in prayer. But the bad thing is that, it is raining!!! And make the weather super cold!!! Almost freeze to death at that point of time.
The only day where I wrap myself like a dumpling.
Wanted to cross over, but bro can't accompany me due to his shoes, so can't go.
Finally it time for lunch. Feel so hungry today.
After lunch head down to Takayama Town for a stroll to explore the charming Japanese mountain towns.
No kidding. It really super COLD!!!
Look!!! It Olaf!
After all this coldness, it time to enjoy a relazing beauty bath at an Onsen Resort in Nagano. Too bad I can't enjoy the and what more I also don't want, cos have to be naked! Had the 13 course meal(if i not wrong should be 13 course, cos too many plate already) right after we reach the resort. As we have spend around like 3hr plus bus trip to the resort!!!
It is so nice!
Take a rest in the room after dinner, before going down to lobby for the internet, while Bro goes for the hot spring.
Japan Day2
Counting down 4 more day till the holiday end! Suddenly wish that I can stay in Japan and not go home. Breakfast in the hotel before we move off to the first destination of the day. Had the same breakfast as 5 year ago, scramble egg, sausages and toast. Never get sick of it at all. Visit to the majestic Osaka Castle after our breakfast. It is surrounded be a vast verdant park and affords a vast panoramic view of the city.
Took a 10min walk before we reach.
Mum is always Dad best model!
Proceed to the ancient capital of Kyoto and make a stop at one of the city's culture legacies, Kiyomizudera Temple. Features a wooden veranda that hangs over the valley, providing a panoramic city.
Is my Dad handsome?
Otowa Waterfall.
Each stream's water is said to have a different benefit, namely to cause longevity, success at school and a fortunate love life. However, drinking from all three streams is considered greedy. So you only able to choose 2 out of 3. Mum Dad and Bro went for it, while I stay below and take photo for them.
Love stone.
The two stones are placed 18 meters apart. Successfully finding your way from one to the other with your eyes closed is said to bring luck in finding love. Bro tried it but he fail. I wanted to tried it too, but suddenly there too many people, so can't get a chance to do it.
Took the bus and down we go. Head to hotel hotel after all this. Had our dinner and went to roam around since it still a bit early. And look what we found?!?!
Played for a while and than went back to hotel. As most of the shop is closing.
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