Tokyo
March 12 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Arrived at Niriata airport, had to get a train to Ueno Station and then to the hotel. I can't check in till 3.00. I may have also gotten lost but a lovely little lady helped me and me walked back toRead more
Tokyo- Asakusa & Shibuya
March 13 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Started at 8.00am, train to Asakusa to visit Sensoji temple. The back on the train to Shibuya, from there we saw the busiest intersection and then walked to Meiji Jingu Shrine. We wandered theRead more
Kawane
March 14 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
This was our Farm stay day, we started the day at 7.00 to leave from Tokyo to go to Kawane.
We had to get 3 trains and a bus to get there and arrived at 12.10 for lunch at a Soba noodle restaurantRead more
Numazu to Kyoto
March 15 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Late start today, we didn't have to meetings till 8.50am 😊
More trains 🚆 from Numazu to Kyoto Statwhere we had lunch, I had Beef Ofal Hot pot and it was delish.
Then another train to the hotelRead more
Kawane, Mishima & Numazu
March 16 in Japan ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Early start again, had to be at the bus by 7.15am.
Breakfast made by our little host and then off to the bus.
Then 2 trains to Mishima and then a bus to tge Skywalk to see Mt Fuji
It was very cold andRead more
Umenohana Restaurant Kyoto
March 17 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Umenohana Restaurant was amazing so it deserved its own entry.
It is a Tofu restaurant that serves Yuba, which is the Tofu skin.
We had an 8 course meal in a Traditional Japanese Tea House and it wasRead more
Kyoto
March 17 in Japan ⋅ 🌬 7 °C
The started a 9.00 and we were off to Fushimi Inari-Taisha Temple, Sake Brewery Visit & Tasting and the to Gion to learn about Maikos & Geishas.
Tonight we are off to a traditional style meal at aRead more
Kyoto to Osaka
March 18 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C
Up early to get the train to Osaka.
The dat started with Pork Buns at Osaka train station and then it was off to drop our bags at the Hotel.
Then the food tour started , we walked through the marketsRead more
Osaka
March 19 in Japan ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Today is the Tour finishes and everyone is heading separate directions, some are heading to the airport to go home others are continuing their holiday in Japan.
I have woken up with vertigo so don'tRead more
Hakuba
March 20 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ -8 °C
Overnight Snow bus to Hakuba was great, slept most of the way and arrived at 6.20am.
Acacia is still at Mt Fiji with Tahlia so I need to find her house and my room.
I finally found the house and callRead more
Snow Monkey Tour
March 21 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
Today I off on a tour to see the Snow Monkeys in the mountains.
Then we went Obuse fir a traditional Japanese restaurant for a Hot pot and to Sensoji Temple
Then back to Hakuba and dinner made byRead more





























































































































































































































