Nishi Nippori Temples
2 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
There are many small Otera in the area
Nishi Nippori
2 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Bought data card at Shinagawa Station, then went to scout out Tok house at Nishi Nippori. Pics are from a coffee shop in Yuyake Dan Dan.
Shinagawa Station
3 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
After spending a day of walking yesterday we are spending a morning relaxing before going out this afternoon to Shinjuku. Will meet Paul after he finishes work, have dinner and go to a movie with him.Meer informatie
Shinjuku
3 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Waiting for Paul at east exit at Shinjuku station.
Dinner in Shinjuku
3 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Tomato ramen. Very popular place with excellent reviews.
Don Quijote Store
4 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A store where you can find anything you need from groceries to cosmetics and more at a discounted price. This store is in Shibuya.
Coffee shop
4 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After an exhausted shopping adventure at Don Quijote we found this coffee shop. Prices were good as well as the pastries and music.
Shinagawa Station
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
Meet close family friends at a Tsubane Grill above Shinagawa station. Mieko sees them every year when she visits Japan. It's been about 6 years since I have seen them. Megumi's father used to babysitMeer informatie
Breakfast Toyoko Inn
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Breakfast starts at 6 am for just coffee and bread (pastries). Full breakfast is from 7am to 9:30. We have been going down around 8 to avoid the crowds.
Toyoko Inn Room
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Our room was with a King bed. Room was spacious enough without feeling cramped. After resting here for 4 days to recover from jet lag we are "going on the road (train)" for 4 days before meeting AyakoMeer informatie
On the road to Ito
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Catching the Shinkansen at Shinagawa station to Ito where we will be staying at Aiola Ryokan, but first stopped by some shops inside the station to take some food with us.
Shinkansen towards Atami
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Very smooth ride with lots of space for your legs. Much better than airplane seats. Good views of Fujisan along the way.
Atami
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Got off at Atami to catch a local train to Ito.
Ito 17°C and sunny
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Arrived at Ito, but have to wait a little while for the shuttle to the ryokan as we came early. Ate our nigiri and went to Becks coffee shop in Ito station. Ito is one of 3 areas in this region,Meer informatie
Aiola Ryokan Onsen Ito
5 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Final destination. Went to the Onsen as soon as we arrived. Sooooo relaxing. Aiola ryokan is located about half way up the mountain from Ito. Has very good food reviews and this is the main reason weMeer informatie
Dinner at Aiola Ryokan Part 1
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Wow! What a pleasant surprise! Instead of eating dinner in a common area with the other guests, we were seated in a private dining area. Place settings and arrangement of the dishes was stunning!Meer informatie
Dinner at Aiola Ryokan Part 2
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Some closer pics of the kind of foods we ate. Everything was delicious, from the sashimi and Shabu Shabu to the live abalone which we cooked separately on the table. After the main dishes wereMeer informatie
Morning Onsen
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Woke up very early 4:30am (still have a bit of jet lag). Went for an early morning bath, had the whole onsen to myself. Yeah!
Sunrise at Aiola Ryokan
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Looking down and out to the ocean from our room. Looks like another beautiful day is in the making.
Aiola Ryokan Breakfast
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Been up for 4 hours, very hungry! After breakfast we are off to Nagoya via Atami to see our friends Bill and Nao in Nagoya. Will be taking the local train to Atami then the Shinkansen to Nagoya.
Off to Atami from Ito station
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Atami Part 1
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Stopped in Atami to look around before getting the Shinkansen to Nagoya.
Atami Part 2
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Many fish stores. Street performer with her trained monkey. All near the train station.
Atami Part 3
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Found a coffee shop just before leaving for Nagoya. Paul and Rita are heading back to Tokyo. We will meet them again later in the month.
Nagoya
6 december 2015, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Arrived Nagoya from Atami and stayed with Bill And Nao in their condo building guest room