Loved our time in Kyoto… Alas, it is time to move on. After breakfast today, we set out for the JR Rail to Tokyo Station. Then a transfer to the Narita Express to our hotel for a night near the airport. The travel day irks me slightly – so far,…
Year: 2013
Kawaii
Kawaii – the quality of cuteness in Japanese culture… From Hello Kitty to outfits and coin operated cute photo booths. While these booths were for girls – my mate and I went in together…I think the lipstick + makeup are quite cute on him! 😉 A fun time walking through…
Kyoto LOVE!
My mate’s birthday dinner last night was such a special meal. Walking around with Chinatsu, we were lucky to pass 3 or 4 modern day geishas, and 1 fake one… A wonderful evening with Chinatsu – thank you again for spending the evening with us. Today, we had a leisurely…
Kyoto
Today we left Tokyo for Kyoto via Shinkansen – a high speed train that travels at 522km. As we got closer to Kyoto, I had some worry about the hotel we were booked in. While I had done much research, you just can’t know until you arrive. Delighted to arrive…
Tokyo Rain
After breakfast, we set out on the JR rail for Mitaka. Tickets purchased in Toronto for a special museum visit. Such a magical time at the Ghibli Museum! Had to hold back the tears of delight and joy… After the museum and a delicious Italian lunch in Mitaka, we return…