tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51186528830844528492024-03-21T22:02:51.167+08:00Melody's BlogTravel, Food, PhotographyAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101855266321865280noreply@blogger.comBlogger1325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118652883084452849.post-13364930693278854162023-06-23T09:04:00.001+08:002023-06-23T09:04:38.067+08:00Cycling in Kamifurano and Biei with Asparagus-picking in Kamifurano<p><b>Rollercoaster Road in Kamifurano</b></p><p>As the name suggests, the Rollercoaster Road in Kamifurano is a 20km stretch of up and down cycling route winding through the Hokkaido town surrounded by verdant rice paddy fields and countryside charm.</p><p>We brought our own foldies but you can rent bikes from Yamaichi cafe which is an excellent starting point for the route. The boss is also an avid cyclist and certified cycling guide. He was so kind to offer to pump our tires and top up our water bottles ❤️</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpsr91o5TVree0-ocxDa_Q646E7okrUpbeUSPIy7__2eG_W6ZBecnIdCjmRbQyR9J5bCSd2OCa4cRoGQlqZ3QyeuKA-8PRjoC-ByPSr5Xb1EPY1RQ4puz4L665PTLp-XNesLacZqfKi-ym82JSWkFn4jnvwAPCEQUufDwMrIHFTXZLAP35_I3r9VyTHnP/s3597/IMG_3916.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3597" data-original-width="2614" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpsr91o5TVree0-ocxDa_Q646E7okrUpbeUSPIy7__2eG_W6ZBecnIdCjmRbQyR9J5bCSd2OCa4cRoGQlqZ3QyeuKA-8PRjoC-ByPSr5Xb1EPY1RQ4puz4L665PTLp-XNesLacZqfKi-ym82JSWkFn4jnvwAPCEQUufDwMrIHFTXZLAP35_I3r9VyTHnP/w291-h400/IMG_3916.jpeg" width="291" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyEKahK1MWa0I9uAk4eR5f_e-NTvuxHoOjw0Amrf1ttUOhFDy9mWwO_sPtICxCJ3HX1tdDofx1WfUiwk-EemmNNZgFrv89sgRqPMD3_w5ObaLhYff9bul31qw0tBqmgQXS_y1Cjr3_fhP74fdMWngaFFPv9xlt6CoQ85BE1eSyHp6brjZMx2ycj_FUtAZ/s3827/IMG_3865.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We did not make a reservation but you may want to call before going to double check. We picked both green and purple asparagus and they were the yummiest asparagus I’ve had!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jB_Ys8DaQtqwmkx22s8JSQJM-FQ7wo4vXNDtCnrjtxbeh_jtQ-I5oAdrrNJbxDB9Uj-TK2PWE8RriV77LF3gFzhO-Ud1PlgNBuv-xGTrhpVxK0pxZ9MyPYnpBEMRKfBPFZpg4CS5QrwJSnNCPWVHdsndBeHzhVE7L_PEnOnmChH_NEfGhQMDUsrmezWh/s4032/IMG_4162.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jB_Ys8DaQtqwmkx22s8JSQJM-FQ7wo4vXNDtCnrjtxbeh_jtQ-I5oAdrrNJbxDB9Uj-TK2PWE8RriV77LF3gFzhO-Ud1PlgNBuv-xGTrhpVxK0pxZ9MyPYnpBEMRKfBPFZpg4CS5QrwJSnNCPWVHdsndBeHzhVE7L_PEnOnmChH_NEfGhQMDUsrmezWh/w300-h400/IMG_4162.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwe6YjfPxwf-ptHk-ZXKWY_o9cLv4QtKWvp_Dys8p4Rqpyf5j90YnqwEVnZp1gvhDBr2JZdvt3b0CuTqAJTIMF_UQK9IWHp1SvQdf_93B66qcITQ6KKEELa-OdwwkAEMo8nNermWGS6dM_zT_ssKXITwUUH1JwsmEfsUKmglVao603c-h1LviFQXOriGzc/s4032/IMG_4164.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We did only the stretch between Blue Pond and Shirogane falls which had the steepest incline of about 7% but the view was worth it!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvaR_O77nmKEe5l46QwuhYXxXu1zd-GuyafFn0X6odSFiMeoHNYwkCU2b0cxk8qxYzp3pSQxiZ0Sa74hANHCbsNPOvrv2cnEFbbs_4JObLDaFG-tu8xzOf7up-iMgKfP2euNoKLKnga2ljioA_Bj0hRM0X1uOM9ppe7P56qlvvWFWPOErNau9-NG26Ei_r/s4032/IMG_3746.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvaR_O77nmKEe5l46QwuhYXxXu1zd-GuyafFn0X6odSFiMeoHNYwkCU2b0cxk8qxYzp3pSQxiZ0Sa74hANHCbsNPOvrv2cnEFbbs_4JObLDaFG-tu8xzOf7up-iMgKfP2euNoKLKnga2ljioA_Bj0hRM0X1uOM9ppe7P56qlvvWFWPOErNau9-NG26Ei_r/w300-h400/IMG_3746.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Pond</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It is a 45-min ferry ride from Rishiri and it is possible to do a one-day driving tour to visit all the scenic spots and places of interest. If you would like to hike as well, it is recommended to stay one night. There are ryokan near the ferry terminal with sea view rooms.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2vHpuKbnEoBbAcsP0MYhplg6roi0KqpUuv96t9XGsvxlAOV6vE8ZgIuKlWqLB4GuUprQbjya--vf5wYy57XDBCnqg9oimwIH9KPIykInPX4uRot5WDjHoWrA_P3jBZhiDe5_laOwY5GtjhyeYjJrzrt4_cpuOMTCGVw0XYBl61xL9iEKEgFij6Wl2FcH/s3760/IMG_5085.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3760" data-original-width="2115" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2vHpuKbnEoBbAcsP0MYhplg6roi0KqpUuv96t9XGsvxlAOV6vE8ZgIuKlWqLB4GuUprQbjya--vf5wYy57XDBCnqg9oimwIH9KPIykInPX4uRot5WDjHoWrA_P3jBZhiDe5_laOwY5GtjhyeYjJrzrt4_cpuOMTCGVw0XYBl61xL9iEKEgFij6Wl2FcH/w225-h400/IMG_5085.jpeg" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mount Rishiri from ferry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicq1xSpRLrlYp_RZ4MrJ3ITD8dyvLqtV8yI2DfqAM8mZHXg_nTAlBt6VXrX7-_U1mWKs_Yw5DzyloMwRX59KTZ_Mg7gu7dsesC1CmUigk49jBtMY577ZDgEpL6L9I9Uq9-T_ogJ3MReB059Pg2z_1fJgkDYEbCF7RKzXL4-7oOLDp99-u_hRZzsqo-otwe/s4029/IMG_5086.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4029" data-original-width="2266" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicq1xSpRLrlYp_RZ4MrJ3ITD8dyvLqtV8yI2DfqAM8mZHXg_nTAlBt6VXrX7-_U1mWKs_Yw5DzyloMwRX59KTZ_Mg7gu7dsesC1CmUigk49jBtMY577ZDgEpL6L9I9Uq9-T_ogJ3MReB059Pg2z_1fJgkDYEbCF7RKzXL4-7oOLDp99-u_hRZzsqo-otwe/w225-h400/IMG_5086.jpeg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxSrjuzWzwvCiPhMf-2AXVzNqKzmQ1Xv6qGUAEFtV1NhqFvMckftIPnMX5NR5FZMBlXhUiK57dOPw_MVDHjKPZh_DC0F5xDMYc43w07oGkJb6QuNIEBuaGOuy-I-2_3r53fds57NiEcoDKVp5Wv_dxgfK1KjRghCnhhnoQPV1fIZ1ASCAaP19gvDY8-iK/s2192/IMG_5346.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2192" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxSrjuzWzwvCiPhMf-2AXVzNqKzmQ1Xv6qGUAEFtV1NhqFvMckftIPnMX5NR5FZMBlXhUiK57dOPw_MVDHjKPZh_DC0F5xDMYc43w07oGkJb6QuNIEBuaGOuy-I-2_3r53fds57NiEcoDKVp5Wv_dxgfK1KjRghCnhhnoQPV1fIZ1ASCAaP19gvDY8-iK/w276-h400/IMG_5346.jpeg" width="276" /></a></div><p>We rented a car from Toyota Rental for 6 hours for about ¥13,000. Car rental here is more expensive because it is really the best way to get around. The car does not have navigation so the lady at the car rental shop gave us a map and explained which roads can be used. We also relied on google maps along the way. You can probably cycle as we saw some people cycling but you may not be able to cover all the spots in one day on a bike.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnPQ1dn4nSGuyz8W9dRrr5qbb8pIZx_ZYHOKPnwxDGPKNBMPjG0u-DgrPeGv7G6Ua0iGaZPTclFr5_tQwjMKA86EL0tGihjAyf15M_V1C1deUMIKivjJ9MOjk9NFV62xWQw_jU-ihxvM3eefGysyEYxn8s-HE4dHZ8bCNuN_U6jrVQyjznzkwneAtgijX/s3888/IMG_5210.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2916" data-original-width="3888" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnPQ1dn4nSGuyz8W9dRrr5qbb8pIZx_ZYHOKPnwxDGPKNBMPjG0u-DgrPeGv7G6Ua0iGaZPTclFr5_tQwjMKA86EL0tGihjAyf15M_V1C1deUMIKivjJ9MOjk9NFV62xWQw_jU-ihxvM3eefGysyEYxn8s-HE4dHZ8bCNuN_U6jrVQyjznzkwneAtgijX/s320/IMG_5210.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Here are the places of interest:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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These rock formations resemble a peach and a cat respectively. Honestly, the peach one looks like any other peak except it is not pointed but round. The Neko rock formation really does look like a cat looking out at sea! 😍 🐈⬛</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>Before heading to Momodai Nekodai, we had the most amazing lunch on this trip at 炉ばたちどり Robatajidori near the ferry terminal. It is a small restaurant with an unassuming facade, run by a local family. The Robatayaki Hokke is only ¥1800 but is out of this world!!!! The ¥6500 unidon is worth every yen!!! Best and freshest Uni I have had in my life! 👍</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzgfgvlOUGjk8-tBFMPx8eMjQtWkK-ikJ0akP6SH_TR-_joGYqjOwRwiX5vYNsduTepn-WhePILSbbFbHh1sl45HvMS36liu3tbFY2J68dgfYPT502MW4GmrXSOQSLv7FRDqnuNtyUrIpUWkLyts_-P-x3CDUkJGdpp2020ni6CtVWlD5xGVI573pnsCX/s4032/IMG_5265.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzgfgvlOUGjk8-tBFMPx8eMjQtWkK-ikJ0akP6SH_TR-_joGYqjOwRwiX5vYNsduTepn-WhePILSbbFbHh1sl45HvMS36liu3tbFY2J68dgfYPT502MW4GmrXSOQSLv7FRDqnuNtyUrIpUWkLyts_-P-x3CDUkJGdpp2020ni6CtVWlD5xGVI573pnsCX/w300-h400/IMG_5265.jpeg" width="300" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimk5y05vSoDyAz2HwEsXgBQ-4_E8F2cqkmUPTAyJueRAJE0L9B1t3yyGIKOoxQEC1LgeY_taEixAoQ8rJTocXHjScj9p6JdsBypIjN6rSKjehS33O1OHRbS455YtU73NjmrAHt09BDk5phTTI7ygpkI9MiDo5nTWUvblF5GuOE5Vt4N_4y4eabwmSJl7jo/s4032/IMG_5251.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimk5y05vSoDyAz2HwEsXgBQ-4_E8F2cqkmUPTAyJueRAJE0L9B1t3yyGIKOoxQEC1LgeY_taEixAoQ8rJTocXHjScj9p6JdsBypIjN6rSKjehS33O1OHRbS455YtU73NjmrAHt09BDk5phTTI7ygpkI9MiDo5nTWUvblF5GuOE5Vt4N_4y4eabwmSJl7jo/w300-h400/IMG_5251.jpeg" width="300" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8b_HyEckwGT8NxWDl44q-t_7Wlit1Ci2qMHuIPjZOrrJdvWxOen6Z3TBWYCDbN-Dg0mbd1pI9P2XxTn7eNZfOoXq-GJEw4nT6Q2ItQxZW4u8J7S0u1CmB9Xl_7IB24EKyXabw71vHlUFWFPItWa_ozMyiuTPybU772gZ6qMYlpNi64TLPmN16S8GFvPn/s4032/IMG_5269.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8b_HyEckwGT8NxWDl44q-t_7Wlit1Ci2qMHuIPjZOrrJdvWxOen6Z3TBWYCDbN-Dg0mbd1pI9P2XxTn7eNZfOoXq-GJEw4nT6Q2ItQxZW4u8J7S0u1CmB9Xl_7IB24EKyXabw71vHlUFWFPItWa_ozMyiuTPybU772gZ6qMYlpNi64TLPmN16S8GFvPn/w300-h400/IMG_5269.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101855266321865280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118652883084452849.post-88124494680687652702023-06-22T13:58:00.000+08:002023-06-22T13:58:02.534+08:00Rishiri Island, Hokkaido, Japan<p>利尻 Rishiri and 礼文 Rebun are two islands off 稚内 Wakkanai, the northernmost part of Japan. In Wakkanai, the road signs are in Japanese, English and Russian!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9IlniphifyC684-zjI7eV9gDhcPyU0Sb3YtfCEhllFiLtftBUrwM1PKLjoyOcaD1oaIkbq8ymNzuXU4cihwLF3uu37Iut9Ky-5WUSK0B78duc4w7SfiT-BvVQp8iqdP1NzdmdUdE5Qktg2nuxKWaDcjLoJIpUYPwV410C5dh7N1Gg3ecoj86c3Y6wnrj/s4032/IMG_4738.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9IlniphifyC684-zjI7eV9gDhcPyU0Sb3YtfCEhllFiLtftBUrwM1PKLjoyOcaD1oaIkbq8ymNzuXU4cihwLF3uu37Iut9Ky-5WUSK0B78duc4w7SfiT-BvVQp8iqdP1NzdmdUdE5Qktg2nuxKWaDcjLoJIpUYPwV410C5dh7N1Gg3ecoj86c3Y6wnrj/s320/IMG_4738.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Propeller plane from Shin-Chitose to Wakkanai</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbnYkCvrCClA2_Qwp23Xim-fYefR32NXXsttb0h6TiGWhHahTurAlGTMaPEAY5E2o13q3e_pspM14_SFI6k5zIGXHfWdCjiyJ6l8YtiGQ-rE9QDdtzsSBQ_1bgtFkPUqKy0cue5OV2Qb6WkBiP0WSohELtKB9zL2ZmJ6SC2UXU5OKn7bQ3UFfK2oUiw/s2862/IMG_4809.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2862" data-original-width="2151" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbnYkCvrCClA2_Qwp23Xim-fYefR32NXXsttb0h6TiGWhHahTurAlGTMaPEAY5E2o13q3e_pspM14_SFI6k5zIGXHfWdCjiyJ6l8YtiGQ-rE9QDdtzsSBQ_1bgtFkPUqKy0cue5OV2Qb6WkBiP0WSohELtKB9zL2ZmJ6SC2UXU5OKn7bQ3UFfK2oUiw/w301-h400/IMG_4809.jpeg" width="301" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The road signs in Wakkanai are in Japanese, English and Russian</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A visit to 宗谷岬 Cape Soya, the northernmost point in Hokkaido (and hence, Japan), is a must! Unfortunately, when we arrived at Wakkanai and collected our rental car, it was raining heavily.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNh_cZ9f9s72q2ZVIWTv6t_PXWcE7_RRGpJq6q3huUl-PO9wBIYQkirPzcq-CId9ouqriAo9v_MhdaoUt2F39r4wqARIRzAJuvvHJBk7eZy4mSrzP2CvnlgEEL9zSOYIEOBCXCiHFoLvvuzMqUYckU849PugldlCcBqrVcjnPd7Rt7Cq4abuq_tCgqqIy1/s3086/IMG_4746.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3086" data-original-width="2191" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNh_cZ9f9s72q2ZVIWTv6t_PXWcE7_RRGpJq6q3huUl-PO9wBIYQkirPzcq-CId9ouqriAo9v_MhdaoUt2F39r4wqARIRzAJuvvHJBk7eZy4mSrzP2CvnlgEEL9zSOYIEOBCXCiHFoLvvuzMqUYckU849PugldlCcBqrVcjnPd7Rt7Cq4abuq_tCgqqIy1/w284-h400/IMG_4746.jpeg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8rjpTUy5uwEeBNWzW_KATElk9oblUVmIB7bW5MaAd5m1O7ymwb6gMQVmQ5DA3MeIm7xW0ZiYBfUu-kyZf62tKm1W5_F-wZFy-qMS4pF1mIHmRaxlmny1ZKSi5qNiQPyV32hUTguBI_cK9u5CtClwT7K6UJHIo8KpaxIykdbvkcfhN7WvOccKh-Psn-oc/s4080/IMG_4763.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8rjpTUy5uwEeBNWzW_KATElk9oblUVmIB7bW5MaAd5m1O7ymwb6gMQVmQ5DA3MeIm7xW0ZiYBfUu-kyZf62tKm1W5_F-wZFy-qMS4pF1mIHmRaxlmny1ZKSi5qNiQPyV32hUTguBI_cK9u5CtClwT7K6UJHIo8KpaxIykdbvkcfhN7WvOccKh-Psn-oc/w301-h400/IMG_4763.jpeg" width="301" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;">At Cape Soya, the northernmost point of Japan</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Since it was raining, we couldn’t do much and so visited a public bath. We were pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t crowded at all. It costs ¥680 for entry and ¥200 for a bath towel which makes a great souvenir because it says northernmost onsen in Japan. There is shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the bath.</p><p>In the same building is a museum displaying nostalgic artifacts that transport you back in time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDYzEmS8t-XWnc9KYxwB3hQz-qSKEZ56kqeK9lBZsvXNyP9m2RnqwYR4nhVUc1X6xKzCctE3ewYdTSNtB1frmPjGGEQManK9bbJ4HYfi9mpoZgkHkui8lwQy-Rs9D4gQeH6hbLUf9l4ySbI_jNgoQ6IIJZh_k5Xb0fw2grDb2jMg52L_WhT56coh0Rxhu/s4032/IMG_4776.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDYzEmS8t-XWnc9KYxwB3hQz-qSKEZ56kqeK9lBZsvXNyP9m2RnqwYR4nhVUc1X6xKzCctE3ewYdTSNtB1frmPjGGEQManK9bbJ4HYfi9mpoZgkHkui8lwQy-Rs9D4gQeH6hbLUf9l4ySbI_jNgoQ6IIJZh_k5Xb0fw2grDb2jMg52L_WhT56coh0Rxhu/w300-h400/IMG_4776.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLF5doE2U_g5CAj35dR3aqTIS5vLfAqVXfZwqmAmrHj0EUoaxNrUZcMwW1yFRZHE1VT_znTavJLN_p7l4QH1s7kflu5iKVNUPRVyMecwYF6bNn72GHUz1Z2bok9CGHlnYQ6ZPWggZ02Joxh8fstbmlUZLsLFeGEhTAjiHL_b4Z6yURDWT530SlYcn2fVQ7/s4032/IMG_4777.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We went there 3 times and each time, the latte art is different 😍 I really appreciate the heart and soul the lady put into making the drinks. She explained that her Japanese parents migrated to Brazil but she is back in Japan, managing this little coffee joint and all her coffee beans are sourced from Brazil.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qkoLpF2mVT3IgAXgAXhK7JyqucXSZRYFWOn3Kuj8-6SL92zvgV_adv6inwa0IkBWB4HdtKnDhkmH5MjpHXHk-WUPU_JPWOBK-fpm63p-vps3hM_6Hy2l9U1Mt9SSq32neUW_dzSO4OMxHW0TUrf96JzArWCqClnymKh2Iv0uYFYs8aQLNWJX5aMDqoxD/s4032/IMG_5076.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qkoLpF2mVT3IgAXgAXhK7JyqucXSZRYFWOn3Kuj8-6SL92zvgV_adv6inwa0IkBWB4HdtKnDhkmH5MjpHXHk-WUPU_JPWOBK-fpm63p-vps3hM_6Hy2l9U1Mt9SSq32neUW_dzSO4OMxHW0TUrf96JzArWCqClnymKh2Iv0uYFYs8aQLNWJX5aMDqoxD/s320/IMG_5076.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAA89_-RZqQ4G5QXEeSAUesDsElu-ijRQGlGwZcwyLH17b3_FGXxj1BGa-bQN_oJspQmrIL6KvBXm4QF7FMIgxcWuRYiqle2hSorgPYCAEVs2pLFSWe3P8sN7SYGWaWHkrkyQ8_ldd_j1sl1LfZWyHTPdJs6uAcRmQ3ikTL7ild5b-fZj3h9VxPvKVBGg/s4032/IMG_5078.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAA89_-RZqQ4G5QXEeSAUesDsElu-ijRQGlGwZcwyLH17b3_FGXxj1BGa-bQN_oJspQmrIL6KvBXm4QF7FMIgxcWuRYiqle2hSorgPYCAEVs2pLFSWe3P8sN7SYGWaWHkrkyQ8_ldd_j1sl1LfZWyHTPdJs6uAcRmQ3ikTL7ild5b-fZj3h9VxPvKVBGg/w300-h400/IMG_5078.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IWKk7CF27IwboJ3sJAnfCpcPpEV3Eq9NxaBIrMk_wijnT_XCnH3daXCBeEmIH1ejaiRjEXIZH88SJfYk0nXgHlemAKhOSu2XcnctwsHGimQDKBKQVRGJTSJrH6mMsYCwlLO4Q_DOxo5JUxYzfGUYC0ybdv5oHDo0JFUAvl-o83AXrfbWcqjQYgR6blKt/s4032/IMG_5006.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IWKk7CF27IwboJ3sJAnfCpcPpEV3Eq9NxaBIrMk_wijnT_XCnH3daXCBeEmIH1ejaiRjEXIZH88SJfYk0nXgHlemAKhOSu2XcnctwsHGimQDKBKQVRGJTSJrH6mMsYCwlLO4Q_DOxo5JUxYzfGUYC0ybdv5oHDo0JFUAvl-o83AXrfbWcqjQYgR6blKt/w300-h400/IMG_5006.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizF1ztPNYp5S03YxThK4qndLX-8Thwdc_YP5gfj1BkT9HZJ0_z3AnVsVJ79V2NX9ieSeXxOyLPqNbn1veEMjxcbxWMRqhFxMmh-ZeofOtiOL0JLRR75iBqCR2i7nTJ04QYjQA9bZGWwCJCsELLsxhq_1MSqq1dUf6lkdqZ9KGvx529ySN9HRIGGj72mXbz/s4032/IMG_5345.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizF1ztPNYp5S03YxThK4qndLX-8Thwdc_YP5gfj1BkT9HZJ0_z3AnVsVJ79V2NX9ieSeXxOyLPqNbn1veEMjxcbxWMRqhFxMmh-ZeofOtiOL0JLRR75iBqCR2i7nTJ04QYjQA9bZGWwCJCsELLsxhq_1MSqq1dUf6lkdqZ9KGvx529ySN9HRIGGj72mXbz/w300-h400/IMG_5345.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LVNuVkDXus9YeJrv2hpG6zMx7DvHiHEHbP7mnyHo2B63wtYI4cFsgu-1DtBOPBBM0AUi9mOreh1EzcfQiDgEymzOlFlir3vWufh63yB3RETrREx3q2x-tcEHxSziVKN_1dZ6QlHSVEZHrg_J-Smd5d66ceAihdtZQmH4i3J4qm94ZqYLTBeU4IDaJo_A/s3926/IMG_5079.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3926" data-original-width="2945" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LVNuVkDXus9YeJrv2hpG6zMx7DvHiHEHbP7mnyHo2B63wtYI4cFsgu-1DtBOPBBM0AUi9mOreh1EzcfQiDgEymzOlFlir3vWufh63yB3RETrREx3q2x-tcEHxSziVKN_1dZ6QlHSVEZHrg_J-Smd5d66ceAihdtZQmH4i3J4qm94ZqYLTBeU4IDaJo_A/w300-h400/IMG_5079.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>We stayed in Rishiri Island Inn (Full Board). It has 3 public hot spring pools. We were wondering why the entire ferry is full of old folks. After soaking in the onsen, I understand why. All my aches and pains are gone 🤣🤣 There is this muscle on my left upper back that is constantly aching and my tennis elbows but I don’t feel the aching after soaking 🤣🤣</p><p>The onsen doesn’t have nice view and looks very ordinary but I read with my limited Japanese and confirmed with google translate that:</p><p>The first pool is deep seawater 35m underground kept at 7 deg C. It is heated and kelp dashi is added to it. Rishiri is famous for their kelp. You know the kelp used in some Japanese shampoos? It’s from Rishiri. It has cleansing, moisturizing and ANTI-AGING effects! 😍</p><p>The second pool is natural hot spring. The rain and melted snow from Mount Rishiri flows down to become underground water which is then heated by a volcanic source and is good for rhematitis, arthritis, aching joints and pains 😍</p><p>The outdoor pool is also melted snow and rain from Mount Rishiri that is naturally filtered as it flows through the mountain and is packed with minerals.</p><p>Photography is not allowed in the onsen so do check out their website instead <a href="http://www.rishirihotel.com/hotspring/">http://www.rishirihotel.com/hotspring/</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_5A1ci1_HonBofvd3wOhkmyJ8BsKjscwX4Zjj5l-DyOpLJDE86LEmGDp9jcc1rvtGLwDGXqGp_-n-WvQQPFCvlk50f7lGxJyfZEtIH8wm7_vLsXpAFVQrnDALgZmFkbut7I5ltw01YiS9bRO7VthP2spzFl827vWlKUgLnCvhCFLZEAT2v5mB0KFmaZG/s4032/IMG_4834.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_5A1ci1_HonBofvd3wOhkmyJ8BsKjscwX4Zjj5l-DyOpLJDE86LEmGDp9jcc1rvtGLwDGXqGp_-n-WvQQPFCvlk50f7lGxJyfZEtIH8wm7_vLsXpAFVQrnDALgZmFkbut7I5ltw01YiS9bRO7VthP2spzFl827vWlKUgLnCvhCFLZEAT2v5mB0KFmaZG/w300-h400/IMG_4834.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV1pxE0zecdokmWSg-IyxRbcKdSmkab93HaKatA2LUl7cTKZ-s72cChwK9CylLomxFWMa56AF1G1oVlm012meLWBLCYcvWZuhKQRbi3IQOOfK7qKbm0g4NPGg6iJUIBcfRPG-Uwyp_OF_2aaANqJnREB4h7u3vlYju5jHQBSPK2xs-ISOUmBBi9b6rC7u/s4032/IMG_4835.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV1pxE0zecdokmWSg-IyxRbcKdSmkab93HaKatA2LUl7cTKZ-s72cChwK9CylLomxFWMa56AF1G1oVlm012meLWBLCYcvWZuhKQRbi3IQOOfK7qKbm0g4NPGg6iJUIBcfRPG-Uwyp_OF_2aaANqJnREB4h7u3vlYju5jHQBSPK2xs-ISOUmBBi9b6rC7u/s320/IMG_4835.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzf0UPEUfCZaM70IXRskqPvKN4fAfXTW0uhe4u93qWSGiUMF-xroiooeUybea14Lve_wbKWL5yR4x31-nZ8eJUSz58DnOSPag-uKMW4Pd6AvUj5Ry-HL_WH-k70-SmQ5dX7Y_1BPIs4yuhpSvkb_2cH43O_0lXmDOD0r9bhxDOq_aAD8DboSCuYvRxCNwf/s4032/IMG_4836.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzf0UPEUfCZaM70IXRskqPvKN4fAfXTW0uhe4u93qWSGiUMF-xroiooeUybea14Lve_wbKWL5yR4x31-nZ8eJUSz58DnOSPag-uKMW4Pd6AvUj5Ry-HL_WH-k70-SmQ5dX7Y_1BPIs4yuhpSvkb_2cH43O_0lXmDOD0r9bhxDOq_aAD8DboSCuYvRxCNwf/w300-h400/IMG_4836.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuMRU7wL8V-CkB_H7bfVY4v7hm1C0g0uL7MzFWHJL22rhHbsLEG10btF1cjm_ypjerYbcWxsDi1Ik_6ZAuLOiyOABGoaxw6etZoTMRJ78eKEf72oEW_2OUvLGkOIMme32p5GOnHCWJ9G9rmnodAPSHCvqIv-X46KTmi8zpdlk2or6qfZ0WulZDWcQO_-BX/s4032/IMG_5325.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuMRU7wL8V-CkB_H7bfVY4v7hm1C0g0uL7MzFWHJL22rhHbsLEG10btF1cjm_ypjerYbcWxsDi1Ik_6ZAuLOiyOABGoaxw6etZoTMRJ78eKEf72oEW_2OUvLGkOIMme32p5GOnHCWJ9G9rmnodAPSHCvqIv-X46KTmi8zpdlk2or6qfZ0WulZDWcQO_-BX/s320/IMG_5325.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The walking path near the hotel with a view of Mount Rishiri</td></tr></tbody></table><p>We did the Rishiri cycling course which is a rather easy 23km course where the start point is near our hotel. Along the way, there are signs that direct you to the dedicated bike path as it connects to the road at some parts. Part of the route is coastal with panoramic views of the sea. The last 2-3 km is a gradual climb but very manageable and you are rewarded with an amazing elevated view near the end point 😍</p><p>It is possible to do a round-island 60km ride but note that the remaining route will be by the road, not on dedicated bike path.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4gj5ZiC287tOOFJQiY9qdds_nuVhJixziKQLM4IWwgBt5J-G9_v8lKpCW-ey3m60Xccibi8xwTzKqse0y6yK5xc-0-bmY6OLamCIoni_qkBrq_gCsohK6gP5cDdqKWmGd1BOKCedI7IVpDubKPgpC0BSDA822PEO_UJ1AwBkCsle-aYEeFI8AH91Huzh/s4032/IMG_4874.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4gj5ZiC287tOOFJQiY9qdds_nuVhJixziKQLM4IWwgBt5J-G9_v8lKpCW-ey3m60Xccibi8xwTzKqse0y6yK5xc-0-bmY6OLamCIoni_qkBrq_gCsohK6gP5cDdqKWmGd1BOKCedI7IVpDubKPgpC0BSDA822PEO_UJ1AwBkCsle-aYEeFI8AH91Huzh/w300-h400/IMG_4874.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sea urchin shells left on the path by birds</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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You can make a booking from here.</p><p><a href="https://rishiri-kamui.com/%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93">https://rishiri-kamui.com/%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93</a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNf-OyB4xEF1pg2WB8hmg9cL2oy3z-yK1Yu7O_LVtB6NaGUGFoZpuiBJRT3dHTE_qKHJl6qqZ_9VTPhOOXIAePfv8TYBiSp_4Ioct879jMUcQU3EcBJy3KQPbbTWOl49BTSiYgh0ealFItthFj5WL2-rpSvSZ5Cb_ywKqpKzSqALb3Vf86mQkA-AnYsagB/s4032/IMG_4946.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNf-OyB4xEF1pg2WB8hmg9cL2oy3z-yK1Yu7O_LVtB6NaGUGFoZpuiBJRT3dHTE_qKHJl6qqZ_9VTPhOOXIAePfv8TYBiSp_4Ioct879jMUcQU3EcBJy3KQPbbTWOl49BTSiYgh0ealFItthFj5WL2-rpSvSZ5Cb_ywKqpKzSqALb3Vf86mQkA-AnYsagB/w300-h400/IMG_4946.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking through the glasses to spot sea urchins</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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A mere half an hour train ride from Sapporo is Otaru, a lovely old town where you can spend an entire day. We started off with a visit to the Otaru Aquarium hoping to catch the penguin walk in the snow but there wasn't any snow when we arrive. I have mixed feelings about this place because I find the animal tanks a little too small and the place rather rundown. The sea lion and dolphin shows were spectacular but I also remember reading about controversial practices by some aquariums which keep sea animals in captivity and make them perform. Although the penguins are really cute, it is not likely that I will revisit this place.</div>
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We spent most of the time just eating and shopping! We have previously visited the music box museum so skipped it this time. It is very touristy and crowded but it is still enjoyable.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I ordered an uni-ikura don but I could taste that the uni is from a box, not from the husk so I had to order another uni in a husk haha</td></tr>
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Toyako is only about an hour of local bus ride from Rusutsu but it was way colder (the chill and wind factor was definitely higher). Our ryokan hotel, <a href="https://en.nonokaze-resort.com/" target="_blank">The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort 乃の風リゾート</a>, had a spectacular view of the lake (we were separated only by a walkway) from the lobby and equally breath-taking public bath. The room itself was OK, could have been more better if the windows were larger.</div>
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We tried both the kaiseki meal and buffet meal during our two nights' stay and I must say that the dinner and breakfast buffets here have a good variety of dishes with at least 3 live stations (there was ramen, roast beef and sashimi for dinner and ramen, onigiri and hot cakes for breakfast) and the restaurant has a panoramic view of the lake which makes it even more enjoyable. They even have a section for kids! How cute is that? The adults were all eyeing the mouth-watering treats at the kids' corner but no one dared to take them haha</div>
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Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101855266321865280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118652883084452849.post-27601839304165843122020-01-01T14:30:00.001+08:002020-01-01T14:30:57.410+08:00Uji, Kyoto 宇治、京都<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are in Kyoto and have time, why not spend half a day in Uji, the maccha capital of Kyoto, and a short 20 min train ride from JR Kyoto station? Not as crowded and touristy as the usual places like Kiyomizudera and Arashiyama, Uji is a lovely little town to get away from the hustle and bustle. Take a stroll along the streets to Byodoin, the UNESCO world heritage temple featured on the ¥10 coin, and enjoy a wonderful variety of maccha, maccha products and maccha desserts.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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<br />To get a good shot of Byodoin, do arrive early. It opens at 0830, we arrived at 0835 and there were already 4 other people on the compound. When we left at 0930, a large group of people have arrived. We were blessed with some remnant autumn foliage and a still pond that reflecting this magnificent temple. Prior to this trip, I have selected my newest ¥10 coin and soaked it in a solution of vinegar and salt so it’s shinier for the photos.</div>
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My husband was thrilled to find a lovely Starbucks right outside Byodoin but I had to remind him that Uji is famous for maccha, not coffee hahaha! This Starbucks is way more tranquil and enjoyable than the crowded one near kiyomizudera. I sat outdoors sipping my houjicha latte, my favorite in Japan’s Starbucks (I’m not really a coffee person).</div>
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<br />Famous shops to look out for are Itokyuemon, where we had the maccha parfait popsicle and Nakamura Tokichi, where we had a light lunch of maccha soba by the river. Itokyuemon also offers a wide range of maccha products perfect for souvenirs. Tax-free purchases and takkyubin are available.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had the maccha one with maccha chocolate, kuri (chestnut), mikan (tangerine) and anko (red bean paste)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to Nakamura Tokichi. There are two outlets in Uji alone. One of them is near the station and this is by the river.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished off with a dessert of maccha jelly, maccha ice cream, dango and azuki beans</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Our first experience skiing was in Shiga Kogen, Nagano and since we didn't get an instructor, it was absolutely horrible as we were skiing mostly on our butts. This time, we engaged a private instructor. Rusutsu has two sets of instructors: Japanese and international. We opted for international and our instructor, Megan, from England was the most patient and encouraging instructor you can ask for. We stayed in Westin Rusutsu and couldn't have asked for a better view! Personally, I find that the 3 most important points about skiing are: (1) How to put on and take off skis, (2) How to slow down and stop and (3) How to get up when you fall. All those side-stepping in beginner classes is plain excruciating and you rarely need to side-step in practice.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Westin Rusutsu: Japan's Best Ski Hotels for 3 consecutive years</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">1. Cost</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">It is super expensive. Rental of full package plus lessons can set you back by almost SGD$600-1000 per pax for 2 days. We rented everything except goggles and hoodie and opted for a private lesson. We paid ¥45,200 for the rental for 2 pax for 2 days. The private ski lesson $60,500 for 6 hours private lesson for 2 pax. Ski pass is ¥4900 per pax for 4 hours or ¥6200 per pax for a day pass. We bought the goggles for ¥16,000 each. So we paid about SGD$1800 for two pax.</span></div>
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Obara is a short 40-50 min drive from Korankei and is popular for its autumn foliage and shikizakura. Although there was hardly any left when we arrived, I managed to snap some decent close-up shots. I can imagine how beautiful this place will be in Nov.</div>
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A direct 40-min bus from Nagoya brings you to this park with beautiful illumination. There is also a flower market with a very good variety of seeds and plants.</div>
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We were very mesmerized by the momiji when we arrived during the last few minutes of daylight and illumination made the momiji even more spectacular. The clear and still ponds form a perfect mirror that had the effect of doubling the fall colours.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">It depends on whether you’re staying overnight at Kawaguchiko and the number of people travelling. Remember to add toll fees of about ¥4200 one way. We decided to rent a car but forgot about the toll fees so it ended up being more expensive. I’d say if you’re staying for one night and there are at least 3 of you, renting a car is a good option. If there are two of you and you want more freedom to move around (such as going to neighbouring places like Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Yamanakako etc) it is also better to rent a car. You should also be warned that traffic is congested upon leaving and arriving at Tokyo.</span></div>
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<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">We parked our car at our ryokan <a href="https://www.489pro.com/asp/489/menu.asp?id=19000027&ty=ser&lan=ENG" target="_blank">Kozantei Ubuya</a> and took out our bikes to cycle one round around Kawaguchiko. The weather was glorious with the majestic Fujisan visible on most parts of the ride. The entire loop was about 20km and we really took our time, stopping to take photos and sitting down to snack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">The Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road is a cycling route from JR Iwase station to JR Tsuchiura station and continuing to Lake Kasumigaura loop. The stretch between JR Iwase station and JR Tsuchiura station is 40km and the loop around the lake is about 100km so the total return trip is 180km.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: red;">We based in Tsukuba because we needed to meet a dear friend. Tsukuba is not the best starting point for this cycling route because we had to cycle 10km to intersect at a part of the Ring Ring Road since public transport connection between Tsukuba and Iwase or Tsuchiura is poor. We took a taxi from JR Tsuchiura station back to Tsukuba (¥3400). When we told the taxi-driver our destination, he smiled happily and said Arigatou!!</span> 🤣🤣</span></div>
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<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">Use Mito in Ibaraki as a base. Mito can be accessed from Tokyo directly via JR limited express train. If you are coming from Haneda airport, take the Keikyu line to Shinagawa then change to JR limited express to Mito. The whole journey from Haneda to Mito is about 2 hours. From JR Mito, take JR train to JR Iwase to start the cycling route to JR Tsuchiura (about 40km) then continue on to Lake Kasumigaura. The whole lake is about 100km so you can just do a section and turn back to JR Tsuchiura which was what we did. We cycled a section to a seaside restaurant for lunch and up to the windmill before turning back to JR Tsuchiura.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Old Tsukuba Station. The green cycling path used to be the railroad.</td></tr>
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Make sure you search for the Mitochan manhole cover while near the station because it's really cute. Mito was quite badly affected by the earthquake in 2011 and after rebuilding the city, Mitochan was introduced as the mascot in 2013 to revive the city. Her distinctive hair is in the shape of natto packaging.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">We didn’t have to walk very far from the station to the location. Just walk in that direction and you’ll see a row of Mitochan manhole covers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">If you are in Mito during Ume Matsuri 梅祭り plum blossom festival (in late Feb/Mar), it is worth making a trip to 偕楽園 Kairakuen to enjoy a picnic under the plum blossoms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">About an hour drive from Mito is 筑波山Tsukuba san which can be climbed all year round. If you do not want to climb, there is a ropeway near one peak and a cable car near another peak. Tsukuba san also has Ume Matsuri in Feb/Mar nearer to the cable car side. There are also hotels on the mountain where you can spend the night and enjoy 露天風呂 rotenburo outdoor onsen overlooking the mountain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Take keikyu line to Shinagawa (Tokyo) and transfer to limited express to Mito (total about 2 hours 4200¥)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Put luggage at hotel, take out bikes, shop for food, cycle to Kairakuen and have picnic under plum blossoms</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Cycle back to JR Mito, look for Mitochan manhole cover, check in to hotel, rest, dinner</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Wake up early</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Bring bikes and snacks and take train to JR Iwase (about an hour)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Start bike course and cycle 40 km to JR Tsuchiura station</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Continue cycling to Kasumigaura lake</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Late lunch at lakeside restaurant</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Cycle the entire lake (100km) or just a section to the windmill (5km) then back to JR Tsuchiura</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Take train from JR Tsuchiura back to JR Mito (about an hour)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Day 3 (Ryokan at Mount Tsukuba)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Rent car and drive to Tsukuba san (about 1 hour)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Leave luggage at ryokan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Hike up mountain or do a combination of cable car and hike</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Mountain top open air hot spring overlooking the town</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Dinner at ryokan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Return car at Mito</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;">Continue to stay in Mito or head to Tokyo</span>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101855266321865280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118652883084452849.post-88292496103661409142019-03-03T14:54:00.002+08:002019-03-03T14:54:47.076+08:00Tokyo Hanami<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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花見 <i>hanami </i>literally means flower-viewing and it's a really big deal in Japan. When I saw it for the first time, I can totally understand why 桜の美しさが日本人の心を捕らえる (the beauty of sakura has captured the hearts of Japanese). No words can describe the beauty of an entire park in full bloom or 桜吹雪 <i>sakura fubuki</i> sakura petals raining on you.<br />
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Here are some of my favourite Sakura-viewing spots in Tokyo =)<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">1. Chidorigafuchi Park 千鳥ケ淵</span></b><br />
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Chidorigafuchi Park near the Imperial Palace has got to be my number one hanami spot. The palace moat, lined with sakura trees, transforms into a dreamy pink stream when the petals fall onto the water surface. You can also rent and row your own boat along the moat to enjoy a different view of sakura. Definitely highly recommended!</div>
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You can couple the trip there with a visit to the Imperial Shrine of Yasukuni Shrine that commemorates those who perished in service of Japan in wars (including WWII hence the controversies surrounding this shrine).</div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">2. Aoyama Cemetery 青山霊園</span></b></div>
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At Aoyama Cemetery, you can enjoy rows of sakura without the crowd since most people find it rather morbid. Initially I felt the same way but to my surprise, it was not morbid or eerie at all but really peaceful and surreal. An added bonus is finding the resting place of Hachiko, where he is finally reunited with Professor Ueno.</div>
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10 min walk from Gaienmae station</div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">3. Meguro River 目黒川</span></b><br />
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Between Naka-meguro station and Meguro station is a breath-taking 2km stretch of sakura trees lining Megurogawa. It is best to arrive just before it turns dark to enjoy the magnificent sight before the meguro river sakura festival 目黒川桜まつりillunimation at night. We started from Naka-meguro station at about 4:30PM and strolled all the way to Meguro station where there are restaurants (the famous Afuri ramen is there) you can dine in.</div>
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Naka-meguro station and JR Meguro station<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">4. Sumida River 隅田川</span></b><br />
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The sakura view from Sumida River is quite spectacular because you can capture Tokyo Sky Tree in the same frame. You may even opt to rent a kimono at Asakusa and stroll along the river in style. There are cafes along the river where you can take a break and enjoy a cuppa while admiring the sakura.</div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">6. Ueno Park</span></b><br />
With more than 1000 sakura trees, it's no wonder that Ueno Park is one of the top spots for hanami and picnic. It is super crowded but everyone respects one another's space so it's OK.<br />
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5 min from JR Ueno station<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">7. Hama Rikyu Imperial Garden 浜離宮恩賜庭園</span></b><br />
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We stayed at Tokyo Conrad and this garden was just across the road from the hotel. It's not as luscious as Ueno Park or Shinjuku Gardens but if you want some peace and quiet away from the crowds, this park is a nice place to chill and enjoy sakura-viewing. </div>
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If you have already experienced walking through Kaminarimon with the crowd to Sensoji and do not wish to do that again, you can head to the top of the tourist information center for an aerial view of the crowd and a great view of Tokyo Sky Tree nearby. There is a free open area and a cafe.<br />
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<span class="s1">Despite arriving after dark, the majestic Tsuzumimon didn’t fail to impress. Gloriously illuminated, it was the perfect backdrop for a photograph. </span><br />
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<span class="s1">We checked into Dormy Inn hotel which is a short 3 min walk from JR Kanazawa station and has a public bath with hot spring water from Kaga Onsen on level 14. The hotel is 3 star and rooms are not fantastic but for its proximity to the station and public bath, it was decent. </span>Can consider Via Inn Kanazawa hotel which is connected to the station or ANA hotel.</div>
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<span class="s1">The next day, we took a JR bus (covered by JR Pass) to <a href="https://kyotokimono-rental.com/en/access/kanazawa-area/kanazawa" target="_blank">WARGO kimono rental shop</a> at Korinbo which is walking distance to Korakuen and the 21st Century Contemporary Art Museum. The lady at the shop taught me how to use the toilet while wearing a kimono. A very important skill indeed!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">As I wanted to take photos at Higashi-Chaya district in kimono and it’s tough to take buses in a kimono (at least for me... how do you even raise your leg to get on the bus??), we took a short taxi ride there. Kanazawa is not too crowded with tourists so it’s nice to stroll around without feeling claustrophobic like in Tokyo or Kyoto.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">These Kin Pakku Bashi 金パック箸 are really interesting. When you separate the chopsticks, gold flakes will rain down. We grabbed a bunch for Chinese New Year reunion dinner and since our purchase was more than ¥3000, we were able to redeem a complimentary Kin Pakku Takoyaki at a nearby shop.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Since we had the car after returning from Wajima, we drove to Omicho market for lunch before heading to Ninjadera for our guided tour. Entrance is by reservation by phone (in Japanese) only and the tour is conducted in Japanese only. </span>There was about 10 mins of rambling in Japanese (while we were seated in front of the altar) followed by a swift 30 min tour. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Translation is not allowed but they gave us English pamphlets so it was easy to follow. They wasted no time in asking us to return the pamphlet promptly after the tour. It is really mind-blowing how the people in the past designed such traps, secret stairways and secret rooms. You can read more at this website </span><a href="https://soranews24.com/2014/06/23/the-twists-turns-and-trapdoors-of-kanazawas-incredible-ninja-temple/" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">https://soranews24.com/2014/06/23/the-twists-turns-and-trapdoors-of-kanazawas-incredible-ninja-temple/</a></div>
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<span class="s1">We chose <a href="https://www.notonosho.co.jp/" target="_blank">ねぶた温泉 海遊 能登の庄 Nebuta Onsen Kaiyu Notonosho ryokan</a> because of it's proximity to Shiroyone Senmaida 白米千枚田. The view from the room is not spectacular because there is a road between the ryokan and the sea so from the room, you can see the road and the electrical lines which kind of spoils the view. However, the service was really good and personal. We enjoyed our meals in the privacy of our room and the thoughtful staff stood at the door to welcome us, take our luggage and offer to valet park our car like 10 meters away haha. The outdoor onsen is surrounded by a koi pond which is a first for me. When you're soaking in the bath, you can see koi swimming around you.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">We started our journey from Nakatsugawa, a 48-min train ride from Nagoya (covered by JR Pass), followed by a 25-min bus ride (¥560 not covered by JR Pass). </span><br />
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We stayed at Magome for one night and started our walk from Magome to Tsumago the next day. Here’s a video of our walk:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had hand-made soba in a family-run restaurant. It was nice to have a hot bowl of noodles in the cold weather.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the way back to our minshuku, we stopped by for a cup of tea at one of the tea houses.</td></tr>
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Our accommodation was Magome Chaya, a minshuku owned by a Japanese man and his Filipino wife. The lady who served us is the wife’s sister. There is option to include dinner and breakfast. We suggest you take it as there isn’t much nearby. Not even convenience stores. They have a common kitchen that you can use if you have your own ingredients though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They served basashi (Horsemeat sashimi) for dinner. It tastes very gamey and despite chewing it for a long time, I just couldn't swallow it so I spat it out and hid it under the shiso leaf haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for my 8-km walk the next morning. For top, I wore 2 merino wool base layers, 1 north face light soft jacket, another north face gortex water-proof outer layer and a wool scarf. For bottom, I wore uniqlo stretchable jeans, wool socks, leather boots with fur interior and gortex soles. The walk from Magome is steep but easy so just take your time to enjoy the walk.</td></tr>
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From Tsumago, there are buses to Nagiso where you can catch a train back to Nagoya. The bus ride is about 5 min. The train ride from Nagiso to Nagoya is also covered by JR. There are direct limited express trains from Nagiso to Nagoya but you should reserve the seat at Nagoya as Nagiso station is not able to issue seat tickets.</div>
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<span class="s1">About 45 min from JR Hakata station to JR Shimonoseki station followed by short taxi ride (about 1000 yen) to Karato Market (which is near Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Okunoshima is convenient to access from Hiroshima and Onomichi. Take JR train to JR Tadanoumi station (via Mihara station) and catch the ferry to Okunoshima. There is information at Tadanoumi station on how to walk to the port. Basically, you turn right once you exit the station and walk until you see the sign for the port then turn right again. You need to buy a ticket for yourself and your bike from the shop at the port.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a rather small island so it's possible to cycle round island in a short amount of time</td></tr>
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<span class="s1">You can buy packets of rabbit pellets and cute souvenirs from the shop. The pellets cost 100 yen per pack and you can save the empty packets to exchange for some cute bunny postcards. Don't forget to get the commemorative stamp too!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rabbit feed at 100 yen per packet (photo from 2015)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exchange the empty paper bags for postcards (one card per bag)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2015 Stamp</td></tr>
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<span class="s1">We felt that it was a lot more crowded (with humans) and fewer rabbits this time and hoped it was due to the hot weather and the bunnies are chilling in their barrows and not because they were culled or upset by the hoards of tourists visiting the island.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">A possible side trip along Kure train line is Takehara, an old town, reminiscent of towns in the Edo period. We didn't have time but will definitely want to make a stop at Takehara the next time we visit.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">You can go up the ropeway for a bird’s eye view of the area. The ropeway departs every 15 mins at 00, 15, 30, 45. This will be a great Sakura viewing spot during the Sakura season. There is a restaurant with great view selling simple curry rice lunch sets and parfaits.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Right beside the ropeway station at the bottom is the Neko No Hosomichi 猫の細道 a narrow cat alley where you can spot free roaming cats and if you have time, visit the Manekineko (招财猫) museum.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Take a nostalgic leisurely stroll or ride along the Shotengai 商店街 and you will find The Red Bicycles Onomichi. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Chris had deflated our tires a bit for the flight but when we arrived, he could only inflate mine but not his using the small pump he brought (cos he changed to Kojak tires). We were very troubled by this so we just walked into a bike shop and asked for help. We were thinking worse case scenario Chris has to rent a bike. The shop owner Imanashi San helped Chris to pump the tires and even checked that mine were ok. He advised us to ride around for a while to ensure that the tires have no leakage. When we asked how much it costs, he replied, “Air is free!”. We were really touched by his gesture so when we completed the course and returned to Onomichi, we prepared a thank you speech in Japanese and got him a small imabari towel with mikyan mascot as a souvenir. He was very touched too.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">The world is a much better place when people help one another and appreciate the help received. We could not have done this trip on our bikes (at least for Chris) if not for him.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">しまなみ海道サイクリングコースがやっとした!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">実は自転車を問題があって、心配していたけど、店長に手伝ってもらって、安心して、とても感謝していた。本当にありがとうございました。</span></div>
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<span class="s1">We finally did the shimanami kaido!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">We were actually very worried about our bike problem but because of your help, we felt relieved and are really thankful. Really thank you very much.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">We stayed at Hotel Cycle located in U2 building, about 600m from the station, which looks like a refurbished warehouse. They did an excellent job making the interior very modern and hip.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">We booked a small family-run ryokan Seto Ryokan in Hakatajima, about 2/3 along the way because we wanted to take it slow and steady in order to enjoy the sights along the way. This gave us more time to stop and take photos, sit down and enjoy the scenery or grab a snack from the many convenience stores along the way.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Website: <a href="https://www.gambo-ad.com/english/hotel/index.php?ar=12&id=59">https://www.gambo-ad.com/english/hotel/index.php?ar=12&id=59</a></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Chris booked Imabari Kokusai Hotel which has a nice hot spring public bath with full amenities such as make up cleanser, cleanser, toner, moisturizer and hair water (tonic). The effect of the hot spring bath is simply amazing! After soaking for about 5 mins, I felt my tiredness and soreness being drained away. The hotel is about 1 km from JR Imabari station but if you have your own bike, that's just a couple of minutes ride away.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Website: <a href="https://www.imabari-kokusai-hotel.co.jp/en/">https://www.imabari-kokusai-hotel.co.jp/en/</a></span></div>
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<span class="s1">We flew in to Fukuoka international airport, took the shuttle bus to domestic terminal and got on the train to Hakata (total about 15-20 min) where we deposited our hard case luggage and bike cases with the hotel and made our way to Onomichi station with only our bikes, brompton bags and backpacks. There is also a direct bus from the international airport to Hakata station and we took that when going back home.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">For the train ride to Onomichi, we used the JR setouchi pass which we purchased from JTB in Singapore at 17,000 yen per pax. The pass is good for unlimited rides on UNRESERVED SEATS on all JR trains (including Nozomi Shinkansen) in the marked region for 5 consecutive days.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Useful website:</span></b> <a href="http://www.hyperdia.com/en/">http://www.hyperdia.com/en/</a></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">If you are not bringing your own bikes, do rent the good Giant brand bikes available from U2 at Onomichi and Imabari station. The Red Bicycles Onomichi at the shotengai has a good range of pro bikes too. Do check them out. The boss can speak English and is extremely helpful.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">We rented bikes from Sunrise Itoyama at Imabari 7 years ago and the bikes were so lousy that we couldn’t even complete one bridge!</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b><span style="color: red;">Attire:</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">The weather was between 5-15 deg C with strong winds at some sections. A good windbreaker is essential. I strongly recommend North Face Windwall series as it’s very lightweight, packs compactly yet is very effective even against the head winds.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1 merino wool camisole</td></tr>
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<span class="s1">It started off a little chilly but I warmed up and had to remove one of my merino wool base layers halfway through. The next day I just wore one base layer and it was fine.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Sunblock is a must and I had a bottle of spray on sunblock which I sprayed generously when we stopped for a break or at traffic junctions.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b><span style="color: red;">Accommodations:</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">We stayed in Onomichi the day before the first half of the ride, Hakatajima on the second night and Imabari at the end of the ride.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Read more about it <a href="http://usagi-melody.blogspot.sg/2018/03/shimanami-kaido-accommodations.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">There are 6 recommended courses from beginner to advanced. We took the blue course (I think it’s intermediate) which is the easiest to follow because you can’t get lost if you follow the blue line on the road.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">There are 7 bridges connecting 6 islands between Onomichi and Imabari. The first bridge connecting Onomichi to Mukaishima (Onomichi Ohashi) is not made for cyclists or pedestrians so you need to take a ferry to the start point of the cycling route. The ferry terminal is opposite the JR Onomichi station and it’s a short 5 min ferry to the start point of the shimanami kaido. The cost is 100 yen per pax and 10 yen per bike.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">To get to each of the other bridges, there is an elevation of about 3-4 deg for about 1-1.2km (except kurushima kaikyo which has a longer and spiral ascent) which means there’s an equal distance of descent for you to enjoy after crossing each bridge.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">We read mixed reviews about starting from Onomichi or Imabari and after the experience, we felt that we have made the right choice to start from Onomichi. Although some reviews mentioned that there’s more down slope and less head wind if you start from Imabari, we felt that the scenery was nicer as we traversed and coming from Onomichi, the first bridge is not made for cyclists and pedestrians so you need to take a ferry to get to the route. The second bridge which is the first you cycle on was the most letdown as we were cycling under the bridge rather than on it while the last bridge Kurushima Kaikyo was the most spectacular with the most breathtaking views and spiraling down to complete your route was really exhilarating. If it had been the other way around, it would have been rather anti-climax in my opinion. Imagine ending your route with a ferry ride... haha so I’ll strongly recommend going from Onomichi to Imabari if your priority is to enjoy the ride rather than speed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Open every day 0930 - 1630 hrs (last appointment 1600 hrs)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Electric spinning wheel (1 hour): 3000 for 2 items</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hand-spun (2 hours): 2000 for 2 items</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Painting or pastel colurs (45 min): 1500</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Name Plate (1 hour): 2500</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Animal food dish (2 hours): 2500 for S size 135mm, 3000 for M size 160mm, 3500 for L size 195mm. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We chanced upon a lovely <a href="http://binya-coffee.com/shop/shop-25/" target="_blank">Binya Antique Cup Museum and Cafe</a> (along the same road as the pottery place, like 2 mins drive away) with a wide collection of exquisite tea sets. I also had one of the best Mont Blanc Cake ever. The chestnut cream was light and not too sweet which I absolutely loved.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">A short 5 min drive from the pottery place is <a href="http://izushaboten.com/lang/index.html" target="_blank">Izu Shaboten Zoo</a>. We wanted to visit this place mainly for the capybara rotenburo and we were not disappointed! </span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Weekdays: 1330 - 1430</span></span><br />
<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Weekends and public holidays: 1030 - 1130, 1330 - 1430.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">You may park at the carpark near Mount Omuro lift and take a short walk up or go further up to the carpark near Izu Shaboten Zoo.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Here's a photo of the schedule and type of baths from 18 Nov 2017 to 8 April 2018.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The next morning after checking out, we stopped by <a href="https://www.welovedogs.jp/station/" target="_blank">愛犬の駅 Aiken no eki </a>that seems to be an outlet of the one in Shinjuku. The love Japanese have for their furry companions is evident from the facilities and thoughtful amenities provided. There’s an outdoor dog playground where you can have a footbath while watching your dog, dog wash areas, wet wipes, towels, dog toilets, indoor playground, waiting area for dogs when you need to take a leak etc. It’s just so amazing! We also noticed that this town is very dog-friendly with places allowing your pet dog. In our brochure, there’s a note on places that allow pet dogs.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting cubicles for dogs outside human toilets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because you need to smell fresh for your doggie</td></tr>
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Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101855266321865280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118652883084452849.post-34294675679050328032018-01-01T16:09:00.000+08:002018-01-01T17:17:11.262+08:00Izu Hokkawa: Bousui Ryokan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Izu is in Shizuoka prefecture, a quiet and rather understated travel destination mainly frequented by locals. Shizuoka is reputed for its verdant tea fields, luxurious Shizuoka crown melon and fresh wasabi.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">We decided to rent a car for our 3D2N trip to Izu Atagawa after calculating the cost of train tickets and factoring in the number transfers. We were very glad we did that because we were able to explore so much more in a short amount of time due to the convenience of having our own transport. Otherwise, you will be restricted public bus schedules.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Ryokan: Bousui ryokan</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Website: <a href="http://www.bousui.com/english/">http://www.bousui.com/english/</a></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Car rental: <a href="https://www.nrgroup-global.com/en/">https://www.nrgroup-global.com/en/</a></span></div>
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<span class="s1"></span>Useful transportation site if you are not driving: <a href="http://www.hyperdia.com/en/">http://www.hyperdia.com/en/</a></div>
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<span class="s1">Bousui is a ryokan that boasts sea view and the view from the lobby at level 8 is really impressive. However, since the rooms are at lower levels, do manage your expectations before entering your room.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from Lobby</td></tr>
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<span class="s1">The service was impeccable with staff speaking fluent English and Mandarin so it’s very convenient for foreign visitors. The meals were amazing and throughout our stay, we were stuffed with good food and free services such as bottled deep sea water, Japanese desserts, fruits, sweets etc.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">時の音 Toki no ne relaxing area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner on first night: appetiser</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sashimi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">踊りアワビ Odori awabi, dancing abalone. I didn't know that they serve this. It's so cruel. Basically the abalone is alive and they put it on a hotplate with a cover to be grilled-steamed =(</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazing Izu lobster and oyster soup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">chopstick rests that double up as tiny vases</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast after first night</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toasted seaweed that tastes great with miso soup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner on second night: More abalone, this time they cooked it first, after seeing my reaction the night before</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lady brought in an entire wasabi and grated it in front of us. I know there is an abundance of wasabi in Izu but this just blew my mind.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grilled fish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very delicious rice flavoured with veggies and abalone</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast after second night. I cleared every dish except the udon (I prefer the rice).</td></tr>
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<span class="s1">Located along the Moon Road, you should be able to see the moon very clearly in some months. You can also see sunrise every day (if it’s not cloudy) and the ryokan offers a Hinode 日の出 sunrise call if you request.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunrise from our room at about 0645</td></tr>
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<span class="s1"><br />There are 4 private bath gazebos </span>波まくら <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Namimakura, 日のなごり Hi no nagori, 浮舟 Ukifune and Sazanami さざ波. </span>波まくら <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Namimakura and 日のなごり Hi no nagori have resting areas while </span>浮舟 Ukifune and Sazanami さざ波 have a sauna each. The tub at Sazanami さざ波 has jacuzzi. <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Our plan entitled us to 50 min of private gazebo bath per day. I had thought we will only be able to use it twice but they offered it to us on the last morning before check out too. Hence, during our 3D2N stay, we tried 3 our if the 4 private bath gazebos namely </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">波まくら </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Namimakura, 浮舟Ukifune and Sazanamiさざ波. Our favourite was 波まくらNamimakura because of it’s spacious interior with a resting area. The ones with sauna have no resting area.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let loose your kid here and you’ll regret it! It’s like Disney Store cum Sanrio Store cum Rilakumma Store etc all rolled into one. Be prepared to burn a hole in your pocket. My sister-in-law set a limit of 3 items per child so my nieces had to decide carefully what they wanted to buy.</span></div>
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