Japan part two

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Trip start
June 15, 2017
Japan part two Peter Arbouin
Home to Tokyo
June 16, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
What a long day. Up at six to get to the Gold Coast airport. Didn't take long to get through customs then a two hour wait to get on the plane.
Had a look in duty free and before we knew it they were calling last passengers before the gate closes to Narita.
Muffin was good on the plane and watched a few movies, Hidden Figures and Emo the musical. Listened to some music and then watched Percy Jackson again.
We were running early then they said due to bad weather we would have to wait in a holding pattern.
Finally landed then had another 30 minute wait before getting off the plane.
Arrived at terminal three and queued for customs 🛃 45 minutes.
Walked to terminal two and Blair remembered the vending machines. Bought a simple card and went downstairs to get our Suika cards 🎴. Asked about Narita express but that was a different ticket.
Tried to activate sim card 💳 but needed wifi and it was dodgy on platform.
Got on Rapid train at 9:17 and sim finally started working on the way. Sue skyped us directions. Changed to Maranuchi line at Tokyo and finally booked in to hotel around 11:00 pm
Room is fine. Dropped luggage and headed out for something to eat.
Lots of options but the first few we try are closing or closed. So got some sushi at familymart. Blair had caviar in his and did not enjoy it, so ended up at Maccas across the road.
Back to the room after and off to sleep around 12.Read more
Sue ArbouinMm mm Toblerone
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Day two
June 17, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Woke up and it's bright but 5:20am. Phone is charged and wifi works well, so might as well research what to do today. Government tower is very close but closed today so we may check out some local attractions when Blair gets up.
Had the in-house Japanese buffet breakfast 🍳 no so tastie then headed off for the day.
Visited Taheshita St and had crepes, yum. Blair bought a fidget spinner and we headed to Meiji Jintu Shrine.Read more
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Shrine time
June 17, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
😴, sore feet.
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ropponhi Hills Tower
June 17, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
What's up here? There was a Marvel history exhibition on level 54 the observation deck. Great views of Tokyo. For an extra 500 💴 we went to the roof. Amazing views and so peaceful. Best part of the holiday so far.Read more
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Chilling in the room
June 18, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
pooped after a big morning, so caught the train home and had a bit of a rest. Bought some Asahi from the 711 and Blair had a rest. Caught up with the fam on Skype and Blair bought 🍝 bog from the 711. His favourite meal here so far.
Watching the footy,then heading out for a local meal.Read more
Sue ArbouinOmg asahi before lunch on a Sunday!
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Peter ArbouinNah, that was yesterday arvo.
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Ueno
June 18, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Looking for breakfast on the way to the markets.
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Shrine near Ueno Zoo
June 18, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
back for a fortune cookie 🍪
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The dog of Ueno
June 18, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Is that sensei Steve?
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Prelunch break at Akihabara
June 18, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Need more energy and can't be bothered findings the Starbucks.
Sue Arbouin Looks good what is it?
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Peter Arbouin Iced chocolate 🍫 floater and ❄ iced coffee ☕ floater
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Resting at the room again.
June 18, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
All the excitement is too much. So much to buy, so little that fits. We went to the electronics area, but ran out of energy. Feet are sore from all the walking. We did over two hours yesterday, before we went out for tea.
Lots of people everywhere, lights and noise. Our first 🍜 and it was pretty good.
Around Ueno we saw some interesting sites. Found the tiny temple we visited last time beside the zoo. Blair bought his fortune and mine too. Will need them translated to see how it turns out.
Then saw what appeared to be a golden statue which was a busker.
When we got out of the Subway near our room, Blair spotted a Familymart so we bought some goodies. He bought pancakes and I got an egg 🍳 roll 🍥 and what turned out to be a rockmellon flavoured bun. Quite tastie.
Blair caved again and got a Maccas meal 🍴 deal.Read more
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Disappointment at the Skytree
June 18, 2017 in Japan ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Made our way here in the rain, 17 stops on the train. Did a load of washing before we left. Shuts at 10:00pm should be good.
OH NO, last tickets at 9:00 and we got there at 9:12.
Oh well should be plenty to eat here. Restaurants on level 7 didn't take our fancy. Couldn't get down to the food court, so ended up at SizzlerRead more
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Today's plan
June 19, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Our goals today are to visit the government building then head off to get big boy 👦 👟
Then to Tokyo Dome, the Origami museum and Donkey-ote
Had a snack from 711 and heading off
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Tokyo Government Building
June 19, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Just 500m from our room and it's free entry 🍁
Sue ArbouinCool, great photos
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Sue ArbouinWhat an impressive building. Will you go to Asakusa again this evening? It's not far from Suidobashi or Korakuen station.
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Peter ArbouinWe are worn out at the minute. May go to Skytree tonight.
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Back in our old stomping ground
June 19, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Here we are visiting Tokyo Dome after a spot of shopping at Don Qujote
I thought I bought chicken on a stick, turns out it was don't type stuff. Blair has been on the water ride.
Sue ArbouinLooks warm there, what's the temperature.
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Peter ArbouinHi, it's hot in the sun, 27c feels like 28
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The Cafe in the lobby.
June 19, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After a busy day, we are having a treat in the lobby Cafe.
Sue ArbouinThat's a nice pair of ankles, but I can't tell whose is the blues?
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Sue Arbouin Yum, Blair that's the same shirt you had on when you left.....
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Skytree part 2
June 19, 2017 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
We're back and it's still open. Oh a queue for tickets. Shouldn't take too long.
Woohoo we're up and it was really worth it.
Sue Arbouin That looks awesome, well done! Are you gonna go to Mt Fuji tomorrow? You can buy tickets at the Keio Plaza Hotel, but you'll need to be there by 7:45a.m.
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Sue Arbouin Looks like you're both having a great time!
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Sue ArbouinWoohoo Skytree at night so spectacular esp on Skype !
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Peter ArbouinBlair absolutely loved it
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Did we really get lost again?!?
June 19, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Google maps sucks for walking directions in Japan.
After a nice FamilyMart meal, we are heading home.
Pity the three minute walk to the station took 15 minutes. Oh well we are on our way now.
Sue ArbouinShould have gone to itchi ran for ramen
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Sue ArbouinBlaney & I were lost for quite a while around that area, we spent quite a while walking in the wrong direction.
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Ichiran Ramen for breakfast
June 20, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
How good is this ramen?!! THE BEST!
Blair is having extra noodles. I had a full clove of garlic and it tastes like naan bread.
Yum.
I chose medium hot ♨ but my nose is running 🏃 like a tap!
Sue Arbouin Did you get a takeaway pack?
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Peter Arbouin Yes and ate it on the train 🚂.
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Pelette Town
June 20, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Going on the big Ferris wheel 🎡 we also visited a Toyota showcase, which unfortunately was closed. It would have been so cool 😎 as they had a road with mini segways.
There is also a warehouse full of noisy games. We had crepes for lunch here. I had hot ham,egg and cheese. Tastie but not as generous portions as Taheshita Street.Read more
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Afternoon break
June 20, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We are back in our room again giving the feet a rest. Blair is having a cheeky 😝 🍝 spaghetti from the 711 and I am having a beer while the phone 📱 recharges.
We are going to check out the night views from Rapoongi Hills tonight.
Saw an interesting guitar 🎸 shop, but it was closed.Read more
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Roppongi Hills Tower
June 20, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
The observation deck was closed tonight so we didn't get to see the night 🌃 views, but had 🍔 at Wendy's instead.
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Relaxing ☔ rainy day.
June 21, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We had a later start today as it is wet and windy. So we got a load of washing done. We also organised tickets for Mt. Fuji and had lunch like normal people
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Waiting for the Mt Fuji bus .
June 22, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
In the lobby, bus leaves in 12 minutes.
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First view of Mt Fuji
June 22, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
There it is.
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Fifth Station
June 22, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Great day for it. Oh look, I really did go to Japan 🗾. That's me in a photo 📷.
Sue Arbouin Was it cold?
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Peter Arbouin About 21
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