Sunday, April 13, 2014

Day 7 - Sayonara Tokyo

Half day in Tokyo to unwind before flying home, and technically my 8th day there.
Overall awesome trip. I will definitely be back again.
Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park

Akihabara

Chicken Nabe

Souvenirs galore

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Day 6 - Tokyo

Ran from Tsukiji to Odaiba to Asakusa back to Odaiba. The onsen was a perfect way to cap off my trip
Tsukiji dried fish stand

Life-sized Gundam

Markets

Senso-ji gate

Tokyo sunset

Outdoor foot bath area

Oedo Onsen Monogatari

Friday, April 11, 2014

Day 5 - Ghibli Museum and Tokyo

Ghibli Museum put a smile on my face, and various Tokyo districts were fun to peruse. I am also spending way too much on useless souvenirs.
Robot 
Museum is open!

View of Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Omelet rice curry

Shibuya crossing

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Day 4 - Nara and Fushimi-Inari Shrine

Kyoto has some nice side trips - Nara is a good for Todaiji and the deer. Fushimi-Inari Shrine has impressive shrine gate paths. Both are south of Kyoto.
Friendly deer, usually

Giant Buddha statue at Todaiji

Tying away bad fortunes

Five storied pagoda

Shrine gates at Fushimi-Inari

Day 3 - Kyoto and cherry blossoms

Today's theme was cherry blossoms. That and an actual full day of exploring until my feet died
Japanese style breakfast

Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Kiyomizu-dera

Chioin gate

Okazaki canal

Philosopher's path

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Day 2 - Kyoto

Travel to Kyoto via Shinkansen, went to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), walked around Arashiyama area namely the path of bamboo, and enjoyed a Japanese style ryokan inn stay

My fortune is excellent!




Yukata

I could get used to a Japanese style room...

Monday, April 7, 2014

Day 1 - Tokyo

Tokyo Tower and surrounding Imperial Palace