Japan Trip Days 2, 3 and 4

Japan Trip Day 2

After breakfast, we head for Nara. Sightseeing includes visits to Todaiji Temple of Daibutsu - the largest bronze Buddha structure in Japan within the serenity of Nara Deer Park where thousands of deers roam freely. Upon arrival in Kyoto, a Geisha will board the coach and accompany us on our tour of Kyoto. We will visit the famous Heian Shrine and witness the Nishijin Kimono Show. Nested in the quiet foothills of Mount Otawa is Kiymizu Temple, which has a large verandan supported on hundreds pillars and was built in 1633.


/ wei / jan / me / deers! / kimono fashion show / my katsu meal / group photo! / us with a geisha! / me with jan and maple leaf / me an the geisha / artistic eh? / strong guy / my bullet train ticket! / in the bullet train! / zilian in a bullet train for the 1st time / our station /

In the temple, we managed to squirm and squeeze through this tiny hole, which is said to be as big as the size of the huge Buddha's nostril. It is said that if you're able to do that (students only), then you'll do well for exams. Oh well, I just did it for fun! Haha and I did it!

The geisha is as old as me, yet she's working already. According to the tour guide, the younger geishas have to attend a private school within the geisha organisation itself. cool eh?

The bullet train is sooo fast we tried to take a photo of another bullet train passing by and failed to do so. HAHAHA. We attempted like 4 times, all failed!

Japan Trip Day 3

In the morning, hitch a bullet train (shinkansen) ride from Toyohashi to Hamamatsu. Next, proceed to beautiful Hakone National Park, and marvel the exquisite Lake Ashi in the picturesque and unforgettable surroundings. Next, proceed to Owakudani Valley, also known as Boiling Valley, where sulphurous fumes rise from cervices in rocks. In the late afternoon, you will ascend Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest and most scared mountain. In the evening, enjoy the traditional Onsen (hotspring) bath. You will get to put on the Japanese Yukata and experience a Japanese dinner in a traditional Japanese Inn.


/ us and mt fuji! / jan and i with mt fuji / lake ashi! / kiasu ppl wearing MASKS / us with black eggs! / wasabi ice cream / me on mt fuji 1st step / wei and i with snow / hot food on mt fuji! / vain yulius / i was sleeping / me and hello kitty! / our room for the night!! / my dinner / us in yukata! / crazy wei /


Japan Trip Day 4

This morning proceed to Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in Japan. Awaits are numerous Chinese grocery markets and shops selling handicrafts. Next, proceed for your Tokyo City Tour with a visit to Asakusa Kannon Buddhist Temple having a history of more than 1,300 years. Be charmed by the traditional souvenir shops along Nakamise Shopping Street. Visit Ueno, Tokyo’s most famous fleamarket to shop for souvenirs and local products. Next, we will head towardsOdaiba Park. You will also be given time to shop at Palette Town. On the other side of the central mall where Venus Fort is located. Next stop will be Aqua City Odaiba where you can take photos of Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower and The Statue of Liberty. Or you can shop at Daiba Little Hong Kong. In the late afternoon, visit Metropolitan Government Building and Observatory Tower for a spectacular view of Tokyo skyline.


/ jon just woke up / asakusa kannon buddhist temple / us at yokohama chinatown / hot steaming buns / as large as jon's face / felix and cutie mickey! / shopping at palette town! / my car / oh yeah /