How does one get motivated to write the final chapter of such a fantastic holiday? By writing this entry I have to admit to the world, and to myself that it's over. There is however, a few factoids providing me some comfort at this time. Firstly, all holidays must come to an end. Without a defined beginning and a defined end, it simply…
How does one get motivated to write the final chapter of such a fantastic holiday? By writing this entry I have to admit to the world, and to myself that it's over. There is however, a few …
All too soon, our time in the bubble of the Tokyo Disney world has come to an end, and we find ourselves faced with the prospect of returning to normal Japanese life, on our last full day in J…
Once again Tokyo Disney Sea has proven beyond any doubt that it is the far superior Tokyo Disney theme park. If you have only one day to experience Disney in Tokyo, do not even think about…
Each time we visit Tokyo Disney, we split our time evenly between Disneyland and Disney Sea. Each of the previous times we've said that Disneyland was good, but left something to be desired. …
I've now been to the city of Matsumoto twice, and I'm a very big fan of the city. On the last trip, I left the city after a day trip from Nagano really impressed, asserting that it would be a …
David
Looks like you are all having lots of fun, Hope you were just sleepy and not " huddled together freezing in a mountain hut somewhere at 2500m."
HUW THOMAS
the golden temple was a winner with us. However I got lost on the way back. the philosophers walk is aptly named. so many people you are forced to walk with the bunched up groups. A flood of humanity!
Just Passing By
Imperial Palace = former Edo Castle of the Tokugawa Shogun in ruins. There is nothing Palace-ish comparable to absolute monarchies in Europe; The Japanese "Emperor" has never been an absolute monarch; he is a "symbol" in present-day Japan, and the Edo Castle of the Shogun had been destroyed several times, even before Tokyo became ashes in WW2.
But anyway, enjoy your trip (most important)!
Just passing by
”Places for people who cannot go home" = at a time of disasters when transportation stops, especially in occurrence of big earthquakes.
Enjoy your trip.
Andrew Paterson
Thank you for your comment. We definitely will be back, as we've still got 1000 things left to explore, and we love the country so much. I'm not sure I could live there permanently, but Japan is still a fascinating place to visit. (Plus I'm missing Coco Curry and Bikkuri Donkey already).
David Looks like you are all having lots of fun, Hope you were just sleepy and not " huddled together freezing in a mountain hut somewhere at 2500m."
re: Day 19 - Retracing our steps to ToyamaHUW THOMAS the golden temple was a winner with us. However I got lost on the way back. the philosophers walk is aptly named. so many people you are forced to walk with the bunched up groups. A flood of humanity!
re: Day 16 - The return to Kyotodtc I dont understand why Kyoto buses insist on people leaving from the front door. Its so inefficient, slow and painful. And there is a back door!
re: Day 7 - Arashiyama, boats and boarsHaydn Mmmmm... Appetizing ��
re: Day 6 - Kyoto wandering and Seiryu the Blue DragonPaul Fun fact: According to anecdotal evidence posted on Yahoo Answers 40-45 hours without sleep will cause hallucinations. You almost made it!
re: Day 2 - Some Aussies ruin ANA's punctuality recordMarian Sakara Apartments look great which room did you stay in?
re: Day 21 - Farewell Kyoto, and hello to AmericatownDave Smith I have always found the idea of monkeys in the snow fascinating.. funny critters
re: Day 14 - Snow and monkeys at JigokudaniRenee Shame about the ryokan but god that burger looks good!!!!!
re: Day 16 - Falling ice, and the best burger on EarthAndrew Paterson I love the look of the face on this dear. "Oh god no! Not another child! Halp!"
re: Day 5 - Deers, snow and stairs at MiyajimaHelen Continuing brilliance Andrew!! Loving this & feeling like I'm there with you guys ��
re: Day 4 - Hiroshima BoundJust Passing By Imperial Palace = former Edo Castle of the Tokugawa Shogun in ruins. There is nothing Palace-ish comparable to absolute monarchies in Europe; The Japanese "Emperor" has never been an absolute monarch; he is a "symbol" in present-day Japan, and the Edo Castle of the Shogun had been destroyed several times, even before Tokyo became ashes in WW2. But anyway, enjoy your trip (most important)!
re: Day 7 - Tsukiji, Imperial Palace and SkytreeJust passing by ”Places for people who cannot go home" = at a time of disasters when transportation stops, especially in occurrence of big earthquakes. Enjoy your trip.
re: Day 7 - Tsukiji, Imperial Palace and SkytreeStewart There's a train to arashiyama you know
re: Day 6: Monkey! Monkey! Monkey!Mr Squiggles Woah! Um... So what day/place did you hate the least?
re: Day 17: Snow in ShirakawagoAndrew Paterson Thank you for your comment. We definitely will be back, as we've still got 1000 things left to explore, and we love the country so much. I'm not sure I could live there permanently, but Japan is still a fascinating place to visit. (Plus I'm missing Coco Curry and Bikkuri Donkey already).
re: Day 22: Goin' home!