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Japan Ski Trip 2017
  • Sam Evans
Feb – Mar 2017

Japan Ski Trip 2017

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  • Sam EvansJapan Ski Trip 2017Sam Evans

    Nozawa Onsen - Tokyo

    March 1, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

    Today we made the trip back to Tokyo. Conscious of my leg, our hosts were generous enough to provide a lift to the bus stop where we caught the Nozawa Onsen Liner bus back to Iiyama Station. Here we took the Shinkansen back to Tokyo, this trip took approximately 2 hours.

    We were staying at the Park Hotel Tokyo within the relatively new business district, Shiodome. Although located relatively close to the train station, we experienced a gruelling walk to the hotel. Sally with a large and heavy pack on her back, and me with a solid limp by this stage.

    Our hotel however was lovely, we have an excellent view over Tokyo city including Tokyo Tower. On a clear day you are able to see Mt Fuji as well, today unfortunately is a bit hazy. Due to my lack of ability to walk far distances, we just took a short walk around the local area to explore. Despite the abundance of options for food, we landed on Maccas for lunch. We just had to see if it was the same as at home. It is close but with a Japanese twist.

    Not up to much tonight, just enjoying the view from our room I think, could do a lot worse.    Read more

  • Sam EvansJapan Ski Trip 2017Sam Evans

    Tokyo

    March 2, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

    Today is our last full day in Japan before heading back home tomorrow. It is an overcast and rainy day, so no view of Mt Fuji for us yet. Shiodome is located close to Ginza, which is the high end fashion part of town. It is also home to a number of street food vendors and also the odd $1 shop. Being located only 1 stop away, we decided to go and have a look. It was raining all day so we weren't able to see all of it, however it does seem like a very nice part of town. Sally was very excited to find a store that sold Macaroon's and a chocolate hedgehog. Despite encountering some difficulties in getting service, we made a few purchases.

    Tonight was our last night, so decided to go out for dinner. On the top level of one of the nearby buildings is a lovely restaurant where we had Sukiyaki. This is a hot pot style of meal which was delicious.    Read more

  • Sam EvansJapan Ski Trip 2017Sam Evans

    Last Day

    March 3, 2017 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    Last day today, and we have been greeted with a beautiful clear day, finally we are able to see Mt Fuji (just to the right of Tokyo Tower). With a few hours to spare we decided to have a walk around the local area and head to the nearby Hamarikyu Gardens. Once we eventually got there we realised there was a (small) admission fee and more walking around once we got inside, so decided not to go in. We headed back and enjoyed our final lunch in Japan (we had Maccas) before heading to Tokyo Station to get on the Narita Express.

    At Tokyo Station I took the opportunity to limp outside and take a look at the building which I think is one of the nicest in Tokyo. We then caught the Narita Express back to the airport where we picked up our bag (couriered from Nozawa Onsen) and checked in. The travel insurance has granted me upgrade to business class (but not Sally) so we are in the business lounge waiting for our flight.

    Despite the knee, this has been an fantastic holiday, I can't wait to come back to this gorgeous country and explore more of it's nature, cities, food and culture.    Read more

  • Trip end
    March 3, 2017
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