Location: Japan-Tokyo
Japan has been a place which i frequently visit ever since i join my Japanese Company as a Semicon Service engineer going for machine training. Before planning for this "7 days" tour, i have already visited Japan more than 3 times in my 3 years of service. My wife, Shierly who have not been to Japan before, will definitely be delighted to visit this lovely place which i really enjoyed.
Recently, NWA had a promotion on their air-ticket to Japan at a very attractive price and since its so affordable, our trip to japan had 2 more company which is my mother-in-law and my wife's sister, Karen. On this trip, i'm the main in-charge in planning the Itinerary and Shierly will be fully in-charge of the planning of the Hostel and the booking of train and bus ticket. The planning was the most difficult and challenging task to be accomplished and it takes almost 1-2 weeks for me to really sorted it out after checking with my Japanese friend, Megumi-san who is living in Yokohama.
As this is a free and easy Back-packing tour, everything will be on budget and obviously a tiring trip whereby one will need to walk all day besides taking the train which is pretty accessible in Japan. With all the lodging and Air-ticket included, it comes out that per person need to pay only SGD$1K excluding the shopping expenses of course.
1st Day: Singapore to Narita Airport
My mother-in-law and Karen
Hoping for a successful trip in Japan
At the Narita Airport
Check in to the 4 bedded room
After checking in to our Private 4 bedded room at Khaosan Ninja, we proceed to Asakusa to collect our Nikko pass at the Tobu station. Booking of the Nikko pass is done through internet and subjected to availability.
Wow...so many things in the fridge
2nd Day: Asakusa -Nikko
The Japanese bullet train
Arrived at destination, Nikko
Outside the station is snowing and its really cold
Snow along the road
Its about 10 degree celsius at the bus station
A indoor heater to warm you up
Wow...white snow on the floor
Too cold to take a boat out at Lake Chuzenji
A popular fried red bean snack at the station
Which one is more cute?
3rd Day: Asakusa -Shinjuku
Too early to see cherry blossom at Sumida park
Ingredient for making Tako-yaki
Fresh Big and juicy apple at the Supermart
Cool building structure at Asakusa
Many oranges and other fresh fruits for sale
Sweet and juicy strawberry anyone?
It's a really good beer......"Santory the Premium"
Its lunch time on our Bento
Nice building lighted up at night at Shinjuku
What a big red crab!
4th Day: Mount Fuji
Expert in buying train ticketKeio Bus to Mount Fuji
A recommended place for a night stay
Take a Gondola to have a bird's eye view on Mt fuji
A good view at Lake Kawaguchiko
So lovely isn't it?
A group of really cool bikers at Kawaguchiko
The Hall area in K's house
Our room for the night
Keio bus ticket
5th Day: Tsukiji and Ueno
Visiting Tsukiji Fish market is highly recommended as tourist can really get to see and feel the operation of the busy fish market early in the morning. To be exact, most of the Tokyo's restaurant come here to purchase their fish. One can even get to taste the freshest Sashimi in Tsukiji at the nearby Sashimi restaurant.
Read the instruction before sleeping at Khaosan Original
Preparing breakfast in the small kitchen
A big fat Yellow Fin tuna
Live cuttlefish
Luckily for us, we are able to get a good view of the full cherry blossom in Ueno and it was extremely beautiful. The flowers had indeed occupied most of our Camera Memory space and it was never enough for the photo-taking. The Japanese spend their whole morning till afternoon chatting with friends and having picnic with friends and family members under the Sakura trees. They really know how to enjoy themselves.
Picnic area at Ueno Park
100Yen burger at McDonald
Fresh fruits for sale
Shierly enjoying the Takoyaki
6th Day: Shibuya and Harajuku
There are many branded Clothing shops in Shibuya and its a nice place for ladies to do shopping. Daiso, another shop that i highly recommended where one can find many cheap and useful stuff to purchase. For last minutes gift preparation, Daiso is a shop not to be missed.
Japanese fermented soy beans (Nattō)
Shibuya Bus interchange
Happy shopping moment for me
The crowded shopping street at Harajuku street
Shierly is tired and hungry after all the shopping
7th Day: Shibuya and back to Singapore Changi Airport
As Shierly and Karen has some clothing to buy at the Shibuya fashion outlet store, we decided to spend the remaining hours to return back to Shibuya for some last minute shopping. With this chance, i'm able to have more time shopping for my own stuff as well in Shibuya.
My breakfast on the last day in Japan
Enjoying our breakfast
Our 4 bedded room at Khaosan Original Hostel
After Asakusa, we went to Shibuya for last minute shopping
Overall, We have a very fruitful trip with lots of beautiful scenary and good Japanese food. Especially for the ladies, they have lots of time to visit many cosmetics shops that sells really cheap Japanese branded cosmetics stuff. As for me, i have ample of time to spend on visiting my favorite Fishing tackle shop. during the last 2 days of the trip. Will be looking forward to visit Japan soon.
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