Finally in Tokyo
November 10, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We finally arrived in Tokyo, by night under a heavy rain! But we could not be happier, after so many issues with the flights. We are so tired that sleeping tonight won't be a problem...
Asakusa
November 11, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Beautiful temple in the city center, and very lively neighbourhood
Tokyo Tower
November 11, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Walking around the zone of the Tokyo Tower and sunset from Roppongi Hill Mori Tower. Classy neighbourhood, quite international!
TeamLab Borderless
November 11, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The famous digital museum was incredible
Odaiba
November 11, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Walk in the famous neighbourhood where you can see the Gundham statue. The dinner in the Monja street was... slimy!
Dormy Inn Akihabara
November 11, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The hotel in Tokyo was amazing, their restaurant is very good and the location is very convenient.
Tsukiji Market
November 12, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Famous fish market of Tokyo, tried many strange bites
Yanaka Ginza
November 12, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Walk through the Ueno park followed by a provota visit of the calmer Yanaka Ginza district. We walked through the Nezu temple, stopped for a cat-painting experience at Neko-e-mon, and finished withRead more
Akihabara
November 12, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The famous anime/manga/game district did not disappoint with its flashing lights and crazy atmosphere
Tokyo Skytree
November 12, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The 634-meters Tokyo Skytree offered us a breathtaking view on the city at night
Nikko
November 13, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After renting a bright new Toyota Yaris in Tokyo, we arrived in the mountain city of Nikko (Tochigi pref.) in the afternoon. Just in time to see the amazing Futarasan Jinja shrine for the very bestRead more
Nikko
November 13, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Our AirBnB in Nikko had very few rooms and offered an amazing Onsen (hot natural spring water) bath and delicious dinner/breakfast made by the owner himself
Toshogu Shrine
November 14, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
The Toshogi shrine is the biggest in Japan, and is already very crowded as soon as it opens. Many japanese pupils come here with their teachers to learn more about Japan's history
Kanman Abyss
November 14, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The abyss of Nikko is peaceful and somewhat spooky. Beware of the bears, there are many in the Japanese mountains!
Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
November 14, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The imperial villa was stunning for the day of the peak of red / yellow leaves in Nikko
Midori
November 14, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A quick lunch on an abandoned train in the mountains!
Kusatsu
November 14, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Kusatsu (Gunma pref.) is a charming little Onsen city, with the water flowing in the open-air. This water is the most acidic of Japan, and all the hotels in this area use it for their own resorts andRead more
Soba in the mountain
November 15, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Two old grandparents cooked for us in this incredible soba shop lost in time. The autumn leaves are still shining on the way!
Wasabi farm
November 15, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Learnt everything about wasabi!
Matsumoto
November 15, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Walked around the impressive castle of Matsumoto. We also visited a miso paste production facility and had our first ramen!
Nakasendo trail: Narai
November 16, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The Nakasendo trail dates back to the Edo period. The main street is still home to traditional wooden houses and shops. Our first stop was Narai-juku.
Nakasendo trail: Magome-Tsumago
November 16, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Going further along the path, we followed 8km of the trail on foot. This famous section between Tsumago and Magome is one of the most impressive and charming ones.
Ghibli Park
November 17, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
After a tough battle to obtain tickets 2 months ago, the day has come! The Ghibli Park was fun, Filippo got ready and watched all the movies before coming here.
Arrival in Kyoto
November 17, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
We met Tommaso and Kun in Kyoto for a couple of days together
Fushimi Inari Shrine
November 18, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The famous sacred location with its thousands of red doors is always magical (going out of the beaten path is really necessary though, otherwise, with the crowd, it feels like queuing at theRead more