back dated, super long post.
Before 2012 comes to an end,
I've decided to blog about my the trips I went few mths back
(Just so that I can look back in the future.. when i have nth better to do.lols)
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My trip to Tokyo : 8 Aug - 14 Aug 2012
Well I actually bought my air-tickets back then in 2011 because its soooo cheap!
fly to Tokyo with Air Asia only cost S$700 for 2 (Bf & I)
okay. and so the day arrived.
we flew by Air Asia- which totally sucks.
Freaking 8hrs flight! Sit until my butt and back pain
plus an hour transit at KL airport!!! -.-"
but what can you expect from a budget flight right?
got chance to fly considered lucky alrdy.
anw.
was complaining to my bf throughout the entire flight to Tokyo.
poor him.
brought S$6K there and i am still so worried that i don't have enough to spend
and at the same time unwilling to take out more of my already "dried up" savings
Extensive railways of Tokyo
i get headache just by analyzing this. So MESSY right?
so i leave this tough job to my bf. since guys are better are directions? haha
anw, this map is very important in helping us to get around the city.
because taking a cab in Tokyo is just so expensive.
an average cab fare can easily cost more than S$100+.
(Unless you are some rich Tai-Tai)
was taken aback during my first train ride.
Spot the drunkard man lying there.
So glad to finally reached my hotel at 1AM.
(apparently the hotels there are that cramp and narrow)
my stay at Sun-Route Plaza Shinjuku Hotel is the BEST
Good location, Cheap, and clean.
Day 2
i fell sick that day but nevertheless,
we headed out early in the morning as planned.
heres a picture of Zac's morning face. lols.
we spend the day tour around Harajuku
saw a super chio Starbucks.
why s'pore Starbucks so ugly one :(
even their 6 storey Daiso is in Pink!
They have a machine solely for ramen.
ended our night after visiting Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
a night view of Tokyo
And its FREE1! haha.
Day 3:
Shopped around Shinjuku- Takashimaya Time Square
which is walking distance from our hotel.
The mall covering many levels of Tokyu Hands
their kind of departmental store which have:
handicrafts, beauty products, local brands like head potter, anything.
I went to their channel boutique and bought my very first channel classic necklace.
With Tax Refund. YAY!
Took the Railway to a small island of its own: Odaiba
Pallette Town
there's a Toyota Megaweb showcasing Toyota's latest car models
sadly we don't have an International driving license
or we would be able to test drive those cars.
thats how much their latest Toyota GT 86 cost
and they even have those cute cartoons vehicles too!
Hahahaha
the man in the picture looks so funny.
anw the point is, we took the ferris wheel and look at their capsule! (behind the staff)
we can choose between the transparent ones or the rainbow ones.
and of course we chose the transparent one.
As if we were flying on air!
Oedo Onsen Monogatari (Hot Spring) also located nearby
and its 24Hours!
it was my virgin experience!
changed into our Yukatas
and we parted to experience our baths (Separated by genders)
there are different baths to choose from indoor, outdoor, level of temperatures..etc
everyone (females bath) were undressed and walking around so confidently.
and its a normal thing which took me awhile to blend in.
i tried ALL their kind of bath and i really loved it!
couldn't stay any longer for we had to catch the last train home.
Day 4:
pre-planned a day's Tour to Mt Fuji with Yokoso
the 5th station of Mt Fuji
many would continue to climb the steep mountain to to see the peak of mt fuji,
most were geared in their hiking attire
well, but not for us.
its too scary! especially the coming down part since we do not have the stick to support.
just by using that string of useless ropes, i was practically screaming my lungs out when i need to climb down and eventually got fingers knocked onto the rocks at the sides.
Apparently due to the poor weather,
we didn't get to see the peak of mt fuji. :((
back to our tour bus and we were each provided with a lunch box.
japanese traditional lunch- which we didn't really enjoy
next we went to see fountains, waterfalls
everything were so misty because its raining. sighhh
next stop: we had puck-and-eat all we can
grapes and peach buffet!
look at that super pretty flowers at the roadside!
chio max
Vineyard with super sweet grapes.
we were given a pair of scissors and just snap it off
just press lightly at the side and the skin will be removed
the fruit is super sweet!
best grape i ever tasted!
the peaches were just as delicious and HUGE!
Goodies i brought back to give away!
all in nice packaging.
put down our loots and head out for dinner/supper
the chef at work preparing the dishes
super good custard egg.
sit-on-the-fire scallop
and platter of sashimi.
indeed very fresh!
no matter which stall you patronize
(even road side stalls),
all their sashimi would taste just as fresh.
Ended the day with sweet tasting mille crepe I bought
from some random fast food tasted so damn good!
Day 5:
Trip to Asakusa
Most famous for the SensÅ-ji (Buddhist Temple)
not sure what to do...
the locals prayed as they put the joss-sticks and infused themselves with some smoke.
and so we did as well, which make me looks retarded by bringing the smoke to me.
monkey see, monkey do.
proceed on to the buddha statue where everyone
make their prayers and throw in their donations.
we did the same! haha
and this was their fortune telling card.
-Take the metal container, rattle it until a chopstick falls out of the little hole.
-Match the character written on the chopstick on it with the little brown drawers.
my fortune card was a pretty bad one. :(((
so regretted trying it out. i rather not know.
anw, I have to tie my bad fortune on the fence to nullify it.
hopefully its not true and i pray for the better.
walking down the street lined with traditional japanese items
head down to Shingawa station as I heard there was a flee market.
the flee was disappointing.
since we were there, we decided to experience their bullet train.
so expensive to travel on bullet trains!
1 person need to purchase 2 tickets. confusing much!
a short 5mins distance from Shingawa Station to Tokyo Station cost 1,000Yen.
equivalent to S$16.
we were in that bullet train for barely 5 mins.
cant really feel the speed as the next station to Tokyo were not very far away.
but yay! i can now say i took a bullet train. *twist* :D
their train station damn cool.
got vending machines for drinks
and provisional shops which sells food and magazine.
not sure eating is allowed but still i ate in the train. :/
bought this tokyo banana while boarding for my train.
not that fantastic. like dry sponge cake.
I bought and tasted better Tokyo banana their.
from Tokyo station, we took another train to Shibuya Station
You will see a statue of the faithful dog Hachiko
stand in front of Shibuya station
it's SHOPPING TIME!
(over at Shibuya, Harajuku/Omotesando)
we walked malls after malls.
shibuya 109:
small,narrow,tall building.
the clothes are too kawaii for spore
and clothes there are simply too expensive to buy.
the sales girls all dressed up really kawaii with thick heavy make up.
and they all have that super high pitch wa-wa sound.
Other malls like Parco, Seibu,Loft,Tokyu Hands
walk until our legs were breaking,
we settled for some ramen for dinner.
using ramen machine
ending off with a breathtaking site of Shibuya's scramble crossing,
where hundreds of people cross at the same time.
Day 6:
Tokyo DISNEY SEA!
The best and highlight of my entire trip!
Tokyo alone have too many theme parks
even for disney, it have Disney Land & SEA.
Only went to Disney Sea since it
cannot be found anywhere else but only at Tokyo.
Pictures below shall do the talking
Train windows and their handle bars are shaped in Mickey
Muacks to Mr & Mrs Potato Head
look at the beautiful architecture and many more below
HAHAHAHA.
Because its soooo winnnndy
my hair were in the mess most of the time.
everyone there had this.
the mascot Duffy
so regret not getting it. :(((
Fast pass machine
we only managed to get 1 fast pass ticket
most of it were all taken up early in the morning
my Stitch boyfriend.
so qt
Mermaid Lagoon
Photo-taking with Donald
in the end we bought
Mickey and Mini headband
with my big "ears" i have so much difficulty
walking through the strong winds.
my stupid face insisting bf to take more pictures. lol
mysterious island
very soon, it was night fall already
left the place with my last photo taken.
the lightings makes everything look so pretty.
Rides we took:
American waterfront: Our first and scariest ride
1) House of Terror
Port Discovery: Some 3D show
2) Storm Rider
3) Mermaid Lagoon: Mermaid show
Mysterious Island:
4) 20,000 leagues under the sea
5) Journey to the centre of the earth
our disney coin as souvenior
Day 7: last day in Tokyo
during our trip, we always too lazy
to wake up early for our morning park walk.
so we decided to clear all the parks in a day.
Kirspy Kreme donuts!
(i know i am slow) but its my first time trying
mad love!
Meiji Jingu Shrine
there is an entrance fee
the park so quiet, peaceful and clean
here at Yoyogi park at Harujuku station.
i personally prefer this park.
and, its free! yayyy
again, monkey see, monkey do
the spring water where its drinkable
and also used to cleanse your body to bring luck.
There is a huge "Ema" tree
where personal prayers were hang around the tree
we made our wishes as well and hoping it will come true.
bf so sick of japanese food and resort to eating macs.
anw, thats was the end of our last day.
took a flight home
and came back with those loots :)
food
lots of amulets and charms
and more clothes, shoes, bags
most importantly,
memories!
our last trip for 2012.
and looking forwards to more trips in 2013
if only money can fall from the sky!
