Arrival and first day in Nikko
5 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
First day in Japan after a long journey from Paris starting the previous day. Going straight to Nikko with a (super fast) train from Tokyo.
First encounter with amazing Japanese food for lunch atBaca lagi
Nikko Day 2
6 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Run in the morning close to Tosho-gu and then proper visit of the temple complex and long walk in the beautiful park.
Soba lunch at a random place on the main street as Gyoshintei was closed.
EarlyBaca lagi
Nagano Day 1
7 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Very early train from Nikko to Nagano and then bus directly to Togakushi, a beautiful ski resort and supposed to have a few nice temples. Unfortunately with the snow, I couldn't reach the main templeBaca lagi
Day in Obuse
8 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
Short run in a Nagano covered by 10cm of snow over night, and train the morning to spend the day in Obuse. It is a charming small city known for its chestnut products, Hokusay museum and some sakeBaca lagi
Matsumoto
9 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Early morning train from Nagano to have time to spend in Matsumoto.
Visit of the magnificent castle in the morning. Really impressive building especially given that it is about 500 y/o! And wonderfulBaca lagi
Fuji Day 1
10 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Pick up my bike in the morning and then first cycling loop with a tour of the 5 Fuji lakes (we actually only saw 4...). Weather was not the best but the route was scenic and the ride good with aboutBaca lagi
Fuji Day 2
11 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Waking up to see lots of unexpected fresh snow on the roads! We wait a bit later to leave for our second cycling day. We tried to climb the beast under a beautiful blue sky but the road is in factBaca lagi
Fuji Day 3
12 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Rather early start compared to the previous day for our most ambitious ride. Went all the way South to a pass with views on the Hakone lake and ocean coast after a very decent climb. On the way back,Baca lagi
Fuji Day 4 - Ride for ramen!
13 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Early start again to go to Kofu (about 50k away) to have lunch at Chuukasobauezu, a tsukemen ramen with pork slices and fish broth. Incredibly good! Even worth the 1h30 wait in line (starting toBaca lagi
Overnight stay in Hakone
14 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Left Fuji in the morning and took the bus to Hakone for an overnight stay.
Great tofu-based lunch at Naokichi and then went for a walk around in Hakone's main town (place is actually quite spread outBaca lagi
Arriving in Tokyo
15 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Super fast morning train from Hakone to Tokyo where we meet with the rest of the gang: Steffi, Han Wei and his fiancée Soon-jin.
We are staying in Ginza, near Tokyo station: it is surprisinglyBaca lagi
Tokyo Day 1
16 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
CF session with Ben in the morning to make sure we would be hungry later (!).
We all (+ Ed who arrived only that day) meet for traditional soba in the Harajuku / Omotesando area.
Afternoon walk inBaca lagi
Tokyo Day 2
17 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Started the day with a super nice run around the Imperial Palace to try sweat out the previous night.. unfortunately that wouldn't be enough.
Unexpected lunch for Japan but very good pizza at PizzaBaca lagi
Tokyo Day 3
18 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Morning gym session to still try to recover from the previous days. Feeling much better after it!
Luckily light fish and rice lunch in the Marunouchi area. Then walk around Gynza again.
Dinner was theBaca lagi
Kyoto Day 1
19 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Another super fast train from Tokyo to Kyoto in the morning.
Spent the all day walking around the Eastern side of Kyoto until dusk - it felt so good and I am really found of the city! So quiet,Baca lagi
Kyoto Day 2
20 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Early morning walk first around the Imperial Palace, with a stop for an absolutely delicious matcha at the Ippodo shop. Then visit of the shogun residence Nijo-jo which has beautiful rooms and gildedBaca lagi
Day in Nara
21 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Morning train to Nara to visit the different temples in the Nara-koen on the East side of the city. This is overall a beautiful and enchanting area, with the deers wandering around and the forest. TheBaca lagi
Osaka
22 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Morning: early train from Kyoto and go to the hotel to leave my luggage. Visit of the area around the station with the impressive Sky Garden building and its stunning views at the top. Train to theBaca lagi
Hiroshima
23 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Morning: train from Osaka early to be in Hiroshima before 9am. Visit of the Prefectural museum of art and municipal museum of contemporary art which were both disappointing...
Lunch: deliciousBaca lagi
Nagoya
24 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Morning: early train from Hiroshima to arrive before noon. The station is crazy busy and hard to walk around! Visit of the area around the station with stunning buildings, the science museum and TVBaca lagi
Last day in Tokyo
25 Mac 2019, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Morning: early start to go to the former fish market that now only has a few stalls selling fish around. Very touristy and disappointing place, nothing much to see compared to Kyoto or Osaka markets.Baca lagi























































































































































































