Arrival and first day in Nikko

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 atOkumaya devam et
Nikko Day 2

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.
EarlyOkumaya devam et
Nagano Day 1

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 templeOkumaya devam et
Day in Obuse

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 sakeOkumaya devam et
Matsumoto

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 wonderfulOkumaya devam et
Fuji Day 1

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 aboutOkumaya devam et
Fuji Day 2

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 factOkumaya devam et
Fuji Day 3

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,Okumaya devam et
Fuji Day 4 - Ride for ramen!

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 toOkumaya devam et
Overnight stay in Hakone

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 outOkumaya devam et
Arriving in Tokyo

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 surprisinglyOkumaya devam et
Tokyo Day 1

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 inOkumaya devam et
Tokyo Day 2

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 PizzaOkumaya devam et
Tokyo Day 3

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 theOkumaya devam et
Kyoto Day 1

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,Okumaya devam et
Kyoto Day 2

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 gildedOkumaya devam et
Day in Nara

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. TheOkumaya devam et
Osaka

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 theOkumaya devam et
Hiroshima

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: deliciousOkumaya devam et
Nagoya

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 TVOkumaya devam et
Last day in Tokyo

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.Okumaya devam et