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The Trip of a Lifetime

Year: 2015

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Happo-en Garden, Tochomae, Shibuya, Yokocho (Day 12)

July 1, 2015 Bonsai, Happo-en Garden, Kochuan, pan, shibuya, tea house, Teahouse, Tochomae, tokyo Leave a Comment 1465 Views

Today went to Happo-en garden which is small but very beautiful. Inside there are several restaurants and a tea house. Kochuan is the traditional restaurant with on the floor seating but guard said very expensive. Kochuan requires a reservation, while the other restaurant does not. There is also a very nice hotel which I...

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Tokyo Skytree, Giant Sky Wheel, Odaiba, Asakusa, Tokyo Cruise

July 1, 2015 asakusa, giant sky wheel, gundam, japan, odaiba, palette town, sky tree, skytree, tokyo, tokyo cruise, tokyo river cruise Leave a Comment 1428 Views

Went back to the Skytree and this time got in no problem. Go in west entrance and pay 2800 yen. Only foreigners are allowed to jump the line this way, and yes you have to show your passport. The extra 800 yen gets you in immediately with no line and well worth it. You...

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Tokyu Food Show, Ginza Station, Ueno Station, Asakusa, Akihabara

July 1, 2015 akihabara, asakusa, ginza, japan, mochi, tokyo, ueno Leave a Comment 1321 Views

Today was a busy day. Had breakfast at the Tokyu Food Show which I have to say: GO THERE! It is fantastic. It is really easy to get lost in there so I recommend that if you see something you should just buy it. There really isn’t a good place to sit and eat...

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Meiji Jingu and Shibuya

May 28, 2015 bic camera, japan, meiji jingu, osiage, shibuya, stand up sushi, tokyo, tokyo food show Leave a Comment 1756 Views

Started the day off at Meiji Jingu which is shrine surrounded by a large park. Walked around a bunch and there was some celebration happening at the main temple. There is a tourist center where you can buy souvenirs and have a cafeteria style lunch. I had tempura soba and sat next to a...

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Tokyo Disneyland

May 26, 2015 disney, disneyland, japan, metro, mickey, ramen, shared house, subway, tokyo, tsukemen, vending machines, walt disney Leave a Comment 1529 Views
Space Mountain Tokyo

Arrived into Narita airport pretty early, and would not be able to check into the hotel (hostel) until later in the day. I had always wanted to go to Tokyo Disneyland and today was the perfect chance. I found out there are giant lockers at the Disneyland entrance for 7 Yen. I had converted...

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Last Day in Sydney (Day 7)

May 25, 2015 australia, lowenbrau, nsw, plane flight, pub, red eye, sydney, the rocks, travel Leave a Comment 1532 Views

Nothing much exciting today. Had to do laundry and it was raining as well. Packed everything up and headed downtown. Had a beer at Lowenbrau and then hung out at the Three Wise Monkeys Pub for a while since the plane didn’t leave until late. Red eye to Tokyo.  

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Featherdale Wildlife Park

May 25, 2015 australia, crocodiles, dingos, featherdale, harrys curry meat pies, kangaroos, koalas, sydney, tasmanian devil, tooheys, wildlife Leave a Comment 1386 Views

Woke up early and got on the train heading for Featherdale. Ofthe 3 different zoos this one seems like the bets value for the money based on the reviews out there. The Sydney Zoo is about twice as much and I heard you can’t pet the animals. At Featherdale we were able to pet...

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Manly Beach

May 25, 2015 australia, ferry, manly beach, nsw, sydney, transportation, travel Leave a Comment 1534 Views

Not much to report on today. Went to Manly beach by ferry and the beach there is beautiful. I would like to mention that if you are in Sydney you probably need to get an Opal card. Opal card will get you on just about any bus and train. The maximum per day is...

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Katoomba – Blue Mountains

May 7, 2015 australia, blue mountains, cable car, cableway, funicular, katoomba, railway, skyway, sydney, tram, travel Leave a Comment 1843 Views

This was the best day so far. Went to Katoomba which is the main village people go to when they want to see the Blue Mountains. It is a good ways outside of Sydney and most people take guided tours. Like – as I’m discovering – most things in Sydney, these tours are pretty...

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Sydney (Day 3 – First full day in Sydney)

May 7, 2015 sydney Leave a Comment 1388 Views

Had breakfast at a local spot can’t remember the name. Went to Circular Quay and it was raining off and on. Took metro train to town hall station and went on walking tour. Walking tour is free in Sydney but of course they ask for a tip at the end. Guide talked too much....

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