Category: Japan 2014
Kyoto Night walk from Ishibei-Koji to Yasaka Shrine
After sending off blister-suffering Pierre to the hotel by taxi, Yasuko and I strolled in a quiet lantern-lit stone-paved quarter to the Yasaka Shrine. The crowd of daytime tourists was gone by the time and the area very atmospheric. The shrine was illuminated by lots… Continue Reading “Kyoto Night walk from Ishibei-Koji to Yasaka Shrine”
Hidden Food Heaven in Kyoto
It’s very unlikely we would have known this restaurant if it wasn’t recommend by Yasuko’s friend Mayumi, a food fanatic who travels hundreds of miles for a good meal and who, unfortunately, couldn’t join us. It would have been close to impossible to find… Continue Reading “Hidden Food Heaven in Kyoto”
Giant in Hobbit Land
The check-in procedure is typically accompanied by a couple of nervous “oh-oh-ohs” when the host sees the size of my shoes and my length. A couple of seconds later, “beam me up Scotty” style, she’s back with slippers I can get at least half… Continue Reading “Giant in Hobbit Land”
Japan Mountain Top Sound
One thing hard to find in Japan (and that may be hard to believe) is a quiet place. Listen to the sound of a viewing platform at the top of a cable car at 2100m. Japan Mountain Top Sound
Magome (Village) & Minshuku Tajimaya (Inn)
We have moved slightly south of the Japan Alps to a very pretty town called Magome. It is the starting point of a historical trail which used to be part of the route Kyoto-Tokyo which was of great importance during Edo period. We are… Continue Reading “Magome (Village) & Minshuku Tajimaya (Inn)”
Hiking in the Japan alps
We spent a couple of days in the Japan Alps. We took a train to Matsumoto, continued to Kamikōchi and spent a first night at the entrance of the national park. On the second day the hiking started against an impressive backdrop of steep… Continue Reading “Hiking in the Japan alps”
Ropeway English
If you want to take the one gondola into the Japanese alps at Shinhodskaonsen, you first need to buy a wicket. If you also buy a meal coupon, you may consider bending it. There is a friendly machine assisting…
Bento Box Lunch
We’re on a train during lunch time. As we had quite early breakfast before Pierre’s departure we knew we would be hungry. So we bought a japanese lunchbox. There are thousands of those, one for every taste and hunger.
Dave. Day fifteen. Sayonara.
Arigatou Gozaimasu Guido-Sensei & Guido-San & Ojiisan. Dave and I enjoying our last Japanese meal at Osaka Airport. Udon, tempura, fried eggs and pickles!!! Had an amazing time on all levels. Thanks again for all! Sayonara
Bon Voyage – Pierre heading back
It’s been a fun two weeks with a lot of action and quality time to get to know my friend Pierre a bit better… Now Pierre is heading back to his family and Yasuko and I visit the Japanese Alps for a few days…
Fly, Hike & Travel. 