Thursday, January 17, 2013

My Japan Itinerary (December 2012 and June 2016)

Kyoto, Japan: Fushimi Inari Taisha

Nothing beats a warm, toasty Matcha Latte from the vending machine while waiting for the train in winter. Nothing, except for some Cup Noodles. Or a soak in an Onsen!

I'm not so much into sharing itineraries as I believe that we have differing interests and expectations. Also, it is a rather tedious affair documenting everything! However I had several requests for my 2012 Japan trip so here goes something. (Yes, I am still blogging about my epic trip.) I've linked the places to my related blog posts, where available, simply click on the photo.

Update, Dec 2017: I've updated this post with links to my second trip to Japan in June 2016. Some places are repeated because they are worth visiting! I would have gone to the Studio Ghibli Museum again but it was closed that period. 

12 December 2012 _ cold

Tokyo

Arrive at Narita Airport, raid the Tourist Information Centre, grab Tokyo maps (a good subway map will go a long way), buy tickets to Ghibli Studio at Lawson's

Take Airport shuttle to Tokyo Disneysea (deposit luggage in locker at train station)

Have a whale of time braving the crowd and trying not to fall asleep during the Japanese commentary at Tokyo Disneysea


13 December 2012 _ cold

Studio Ghibli (magical but restricted photography)
Inokashira Park Zoo 1 (Pet all the Guinea pigs!)

Chanced upon a Muji Megastore (7 storeys of goodness. That's when I found out the Muji made eyewear. And cheaper than in Singapore for my presciption!)

14 December 2012 _ cold


http://artofbudgettravel.blogspot.sg/2013/03/tokyo-japan-shinjuku-gyoen-2.html




Tokyo After Dark
Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo After Dark

Japan Day 3 – Tokyo, Day 3:
Shinjukugyeon National Garden 1 (where some cherry blossom trees bloomed)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (for a free panoramic view of the city)
Meiji Jingu Shrine (disguised as a guide to visiting shrines)
Shibuya (seeing Tokyo in a different light)
Roppongi

15 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 4 – Tokyo, Day 4:
Ginza
Oedo Onsen Monogatari (Onsen, a godsend in winter)
Night Temple
Akihabara

16 December 2012 _ cold






Japan Day 5 – Tokyo, Day 5: 
Check out and deposit luggage at Tokyo Station

17 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 6 – Kyoto, Day 1:
Kyoto via overnight bus
Arrive at Kyoto Station, raid Tourist Centre again
Rokuonji Temple(Golden Pavilion Temple)

18 December 2012 _ cold






Japan Day 7 – Kyoto, Day 2:
Check out and deposit luggage at reception
Using the Kyoto City Pass One-Day Pass
Train to Osaka

19 December 2012 _ cold




Japan Day 8 – Nara, Day Trip:
Using the Kansai 3-day Pass
Minoo Onsen (Osaka)

20 December 2012 _ cold





Japan Day 9 – Osaka, Day 1:
Using Osaka 2-day Unlimited Pass
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 1 2 3
Natural Hot Spring Naniwa no Yu

21 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 10 – Osaka, Day 2:
Using Osaka 2-day Unlimited Pass
Tennoji Zoo
Natural Open-air Hot Spring Spa Suminoe

22 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 11 – Around Osaka, Day Trip:
Using the Kansai 3-day Pass

23 December 2012 _ cold

Using the Kansai 3-day Pass
Spa World (Osaka)

Depart from Kansai Airport

*Shopping and eating not included

11 June 2016
SIN >> SGN >> NRT
Eats in Japan
Japan: Some Shots of Food *burp* 

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Small Things First

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Shibuya-Harajuku

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Streets Interrupted

Day 1: Toyko
Food in Japan
Small Things First
Streets Interrupted (videos)
Shibuya-Harajuku District

12 June 2016

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Ueno-Ameyoko

Day 2: Tokyo
Ueno-Ameyoko District

13 June 2016

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Ryogoku (Sumo Town) 

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Asakusa

Day 3: Tokyo >>> Osaka (overnight bus)
Ryogoku (Sumo Town) 
Asakusa

14 June 2016

MOV_0284
Nara, Japan: Streets Interrupted 

Nara Japan
Nara, Japan: Try on Kimono for Free

Nara Japan
Nara, Japan: A Walk Around Town 

Day 4: Osaka >>> Nara (day trip)
Streets Interrupted (videos)
Try on Kimono for Free
A Walk Around Town 

15 June 2016

Kyoto Japan
Kyoto, Japan: Fushimi Inari Shrine

Kyoto Japan
Kyoto, Japan: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 

Kyoto Japan
Kyoto, Japan: Arashiyama Iwatayama Monkey Park

Kyoto Japan
Mino-o, Japan: A Walk Around Town

Day 5: Osaka >>> Kyoto/Mino-o (day trip)
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 
Arashiyama Iwatayama Monkey Park
Mino-o: A Walk Around Town

16 June 2016

Osaka Japan
Osaka, Japan: A Walk Around Town 

Day 6: Osaka
Osaka: A Walk Around Town 

17 June 2016

Universal Studios Osaka Japan
Osaka, Japan: Universal Studios 

Day 7: Osaka
Universal Studios Japan

18 June 2016

Kobe
Kobe, Japan: Arima Onsen 

Kobe
Kobe, Japan: Kobe Animal Kingdom 

Day 8: Osaka >>> Kobe (day trip)
Arima Onsen 
Kobe Animal Kingdom 

19 June 2016

Disneyland Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo Disneyland

Day 9: Tokyo >> NRT
Tokyo Disneyland 

20 June 2016
NRT >> SGN >> SIN

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