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...
Tokyo Skytree, Giant Sky Wheel, Odaiba, Asakusa, Tokyo Cruise
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...
Tokyu Food Show, Ginza Station, Ueno Station, Asakusa, Akihabara
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...
Meiji Jingu and Shibuya
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...
Tokyo Disneyland
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...
Last Day in Sydney (Day 7)
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.
Featherdale Wildlife Park
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...
Manly Beach
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...
Katoomba – Blue Mountains
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...
Sydney (Day 3 – First full day in Sydney)
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....