Sunday, December 8, 2019

Japan: Tokyo: Toyo Bunko Museum



Japan: Alcohol Shots in Nagano and Tokyo


Stay healthy, refrain from drinking alcohol!


Japan: Tokyo: Starbucks Reserve Roastery


There are reserve Starbucks cafes over the world, but this one raises the bar into a different level as it is one of the few Starbucks Roastery out there.

Japan: Tokyo: Kagurazaka Saryo


Satisfy your matcha cravings

Japan: Tokyo: Aoyama Flower Market Tea House


I like travelling during autumn, but I won't miss the opportunity to enjoy the floral surroundings during the fall.  I saw this online when I was hunting for a themed restaurant in Tokyo.

Japan: Food Crawl and Coffee Shots in Tokyo



Eat well!

2019: Japan: Tokyo & Yokohama: Winter Illumination



2019: Japan: Tokyo & Yokohama: Winter Illumination


Day
Places to See
Food and Restaurants
Accommodation / Other Options
1

Plaza Hotel Sakae Nakatsugawa
2
(On Train)
Kinosuke
Posada Suimei
3
Hotoriya
Bakery & Table
First Cabin Tsukiji

Narukawa Museum of Art
Salon de the Rosage
4
Soup StockFind a tour from Klook or other day tours
5
Rikuen Garden
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Yokohama Depot
Tayori
Onibus Coffee

6
Toyo Bunko Museum
Shibuya Crossing
Hachiko Memorial Statue
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Aoyama Flower Market Tea House

7
Showa Memorial Park
Uniqlo Flagship Store
Don Quijote
Soup Stock
Kagurazaka Saryo


2019: Japan: Catching Autumn in Tokyo



2019: Japan: Catching Autumn in Tokyo



Day
Places to See
Food and Restaurants
Accommodation / Other Options
1

Plaza Hotel Sakae Nakatsugawa
2
(On Train)
Kinosuke
Posada Suimei
3
Hotoriya
Bakery & Table
First Cabin Tsukiji

Narukawa Museum of Art
Salon de the Rosage
4
Soup StockFind a tour from Klook or other day tours
5
Rikuen Garden
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Yokohama Depot
Tayori
Onibus Coffee

6
Toyo Bunko Museum
Shibuya Crossing
Hachiko Memorial Statue
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Aoyama Flower Market Tea House

7
Showa Memorial Park
Uniqlo Flagship Store
Don Quijote
Soup Stock
Kagurazaka Saryo


2019: Japan: Tochigi: Illumination in Ashikaga Flower Park


2019: Japan: Tochigi: Illumination in Ashikaga Flower Park


I didn't think much of Ashikaga, but this is like well-lighted theme park which is good to enjoy during the holiday season.

But I prefer to see this place next time when wisteria is in full bloom.



Day
Places to See
Food and Restaurants
Accommodation / Other Options
1

Plaza Hotel Sakae Nakatsugawa
2
(On Train)
Kinosuke
Posada Suimei
3
Hotoriya
Bakery & Table
First Cabin Tsukiji

Narukawa Museum of Art
Salon de the Rosage
4
Soup StockFind a tour from Klook or other day tours
5
Rikuen Garden
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Yokohama Depot
Tayori
Onibus Coffee

6
Toyo Bunko Museum
Shibuya Crossing
Hachiko Memorial Statue
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Aoyama Flower Market Tea House

7
Showa Memorial Park
Uniqlo Flagship Store
Don Quijote
Soup Stock
Kagurazaka Saryo


2019: Japan: Tochigi & Saitama: Autumn Maple Leaves Sightseeing Day Tour


I would consider myself DIY traveler, but when traveling for longer days I prefer to have a day break, where I can join the tours.  I consider it as a free-day where I would not be pressured on which trains/buses to take to my next destination.

2019: Japan: Hakone: Along Lake Ashinoko



Since I'll be starting my day late, I prefer having one-stop from main station, then will just go around the area.  So what activities can we enjoy nearby Lake Ashi (Motohakone)? 

2019: Japan: Hakone Yuryo Onsen



Are you curious to experience onsen, but looking for an open-private one?  Visit Yuryo Onsen to know more.

2019: Japan: Nagano: Kiso Valley



Kiso Valley is located in Nagano Prefecture.  It is an option route between Tokyo and Kyoto known as Nakasendo ("path through the mountains").  I wanted to see this path to experience how it was hard for the old people and Himura then. 

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Japan: Nagano, Hakone to Tokyo: 8 days Itinerary and Expenses



Travel Date: 26-November to 04-December, 2019

Accommodations:
Nakatsugawa Plaza Hotel Sakae, Gifu Prefecture
Posada Suimei, Hakone
First Cabin Tsukiji, Ginza, Tokyo