Here are a few short random notes about a trip to Japan I just returned from.
Please note I'm a terrible photographer! I did way more than the photos would suggest but I'm lazy when it comes to taking photos.
Flight
Went KLM via Schiphol, on the 747 Combi. (Half cargo/half passengers)
Whole row of seats for me:
Landed at Narita Airport which is 57km from Tokyo Station. Took the Narita Express train which was ¥4,000 for a return trip. Takes 53 minutes.
Hotel
Yes it had a magical toilet. However I did use a better one somewhere else that had a remote control
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The squirting water fountain is great, nice and clean. I want a Japanese toilet.
Food
I ate cheaply. Not really due to budget but being a solo trip I preferred noodle bar style eating, rather than a table sit down kinda meal.
Burger king has melon Fanta and cheese fondue.
Selection of random pics:
Onsen Theme Park
Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari is a Japanese bath theme park. But very foreigner friendly. Don't bother if you have tattoos, they won't let you in as they think you're a member of the Yakuza.
You arrive, put your shoes in a shoe locker. Pick the style of Yukata (like a dressing gown). Get dressed into the Yukata. Then explore the Edo style town. Which has food, carnival games and drinking.
This place has an outside foot bath (you can still wear the Yukata). Then the main indoor and outdoor hot springs (which are gender separated)
You need to get naked and shower, making sure you are clean with no soap suds. They give you a modesty towel.
Hot springs are relaxing and different styles of pools etc. When your done dry up and go back to the Edo town for more drinking etc.
They give you an English leaflet at reception so it was a great way to learn how to use hot springs. Quite a few foreign visitors. I'd highly recommend this place, surprisingly good experience and mega relaxing after tiring days of walking. Not as authentic as say a small Onsen in a small town with views of mountains but a great way to start.
Tokyo Tower
Like the Eiffel tower except much more efficient and partly taken over by a One Piece attraction (Pirate Manga). I want the Once Piece Fiat 500.
The tower has some odd mascots.
Robot Restaurant
Crazy!!! Less of a restaurant more of a show, you don't have to eat and they only serve bento boxes. Complete with Japanese dancers, fighting robots, lights, mega loud music and smoke.
Utterly bananas. This place is everything you'd hope Japan would be.
Grab a couple of drinks in the robot lounge first to help the experience.
Cost was ¥5,500 inc one drink via JAPANiCAN.com
Please note I'm a terrible photographer! I did way more than the photos would suggest but I'm lazy when it comes to taking photos.
Flight
Went KLM via Schiphol, on the 747 Combi. (Half cargo/half passengers)
Whole row of seats for me:
Landed at Narita Airport which is 57km from Tokyo Station. Took the Narita Express train which was ¥4,000 for a return trip. Takes 53 minutes.
Hotel
Yes it had a magical toilet. However I did use a better one somewhere else that had a remote control
.The squirting water fountain is great, nice and clean. I want a Japanese toilet.
Food
I ate cheaply. Not really due to budget but being a solo trip I preferred noodle bar style eating, rather than a table sit down kinda meal.
Burger king has melon Fanta and cheese fondue.
Selection of random pics:
Onsen Theme Park
Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari is a Japanese bath theme park. But very foreigner friendly. Don't bother if you have tattoos, they won't let you in as they think you're a member of the Yakuza.
You arrive, put your shoes in a shoe locker. Pick the style of Yukata (like a dressing gown). Get dressed into the Yukata. Then explore the Edo style town. Which has food, carnival games and drinking.
This place has an outside foot bath (you can still wear the Yukata). Then the main indoor and outdoor hot springs (which are gender separated)
You need to get naked and shower, making sure you are clean with no soap suds. They give you a modesty towel.
Hot springs are relaxing and different styles of pools etc. When your done dry up and go back to the Edo town for more drinking etc.
They give you an English leaflet at reception so it was a great way to learn how to use hot springs. Quite a few foreign visitors. I'd highly recommend this place, surprisingly good experience and mega relaxing after tiring days of walking. Not as authentic as say a small Onsen in a small town with views of mountains but a great way to start.
Tokyo Tower
Like the Eiffel tower except much more efficient and partly taken over by a One Piece attraction (Pirate Manga). I want the Once Piece Fiat 500.
The tower has some odd mascots.
Robot Restaurant
Crazy!!! Less of a restaurant more of a show, you don't have to eat and they only serve bento boxes. Complete with Japanese dancers, fighting robots, lights, mega loud music and smoke.
Utterly bananas. This place is everything you'd hope Japan would be.
Grab a couple of drinks in the robot lounge first to help the experience.
Cost was ¥5,500 inc one drink via JAPANiCAN.com
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Depending on how hard the pressure is set on the water jets ........
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