Masaoka Shiki, Japan’s greatest modern haiku
Tanka consist of five units (often treated as separate lines when transliterated or translated), usually with the following mora pattern: 5-7-5-7-7.
Art
shunga art Erotic art in Edo period
Kintsugi
Monday, April 24, 2023
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
SelfDriving MT. Fuji
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Live video cams
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The Fuji Five Lakes (Lakes Yamanaka, Kawaguchi, Saiko, Shoji and Motosu) is the most popular tourist route in exploring the area around Mt. Fuji. Each lake gives a different perspective, some have panoramic viewing decks, others with ropeways, but my personal favorite was Lake Kawaguchi (more on that later). If you don’t have a car, there are bus passes that allow you to travel along the Fuji Five Lake route, though you lose flexibility.
https://www.ecksplorer.com/blog/why-a-mini-road-trip-around-mt-fuji-is-amazing
MyMap Mt. Fuji Hakone National Park
https://international-permit.com/en-us/price.html
Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, , Transfer from Hakone to Mt.Fuji,
http://bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/mtpass/ Mt. Fuji bus pass amd routemap
recommendation would be take a trip around Mt. Fuji from Otsuki, Kawaguchiko, lake Yamanaka, Gotemba (outlet mall), the Hakone skyline, mt. Fuji skyline (rt 23 to152 to 180), the Shiraito falls, Asagiri plateau, Aokigahara forest, and other 3 lakes.
Shiraito falls
(1) Self Drive Itinerary Mt. Fuji and surrounding areas : JapanTravel (reddit.com)
There is also some pass available for it http://bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/mtpass/ and https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/fujihakone/
- if you don't have a JR Pass, drop the car off at Kawaguchiko and take the bus to Tokyo.
- If you plan to head south to visit the Izu Peninsula, pick up in either Mishima or Atami - no drop-off charge if you return car in either
- The most efficient route is to pick up at Atami, go to Hakone in between and return at Kawaguchiko (if you don't have a JR Pass) or Otsuki (if you have a JR Pass). There is a drop-off fee of roughly 6,500 Yen. It's not a bad deal though since you won't need to backtrack to Atami, thus saving you lots of time, fuel and toll fees.
- besides the International Driving Permit and passport you are also required to bring along your own country home driving license although most car rental agencies just ask for the IDP to simplify procedure upon registration.
- toll road that leads to Kawaguchiko 5th Station (2000 yen round trip). Plus gasoline and eventual parking fees.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Tokyo
Tokyo Orientation :
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2017.html Gettig around in subway
Tokyo 4-Day Itinerary (trulytokyo.com)
official Tokyo Travel Guide
official Tokyo Travel Guide
https://voicemap.me/tour/tokyo
https://www.tokyometro.jp/en/
7 day Friendly Planet itinerary
What to do in Tokyo - 5day Itinerary
Here are the highlights of Tokyo:
Buy JR Pass, Pasmo Subway/train card and Nikko Pass
you can use the JR Pass on the Yamanote line (Tokyo loop line that goes around Tokyo and serves most of the big stations), the Chuo/Sobu line (Runs across the Yamanote loop line from East to West) and the Tokyo Monorail. You can also use the JR Pass on other JR Lines that go to the outskirts of Tokyo
you can use the JR Pass on the Yamanote line (Tokyo loop line that goes around Tokyo and serves most of the big stations), the Chuo/Sobu line (Runs across the Yamanote loop line from East to West) and the Tokyo Monorail. You can also use the JR Pass on other JR Lines that go to the outskirts of Tokyo
Restaurants near Tokyu Stay Ginza
Tokyu stay Ginza to Asakusa trian
2 min walk to Higashi-ginza Sta.,11 min (7 stops) · Platform 2 · Stop ID: A11
2 min walk to Higashi-ginza Sta.,11 min (7 stops) · Platform 2 · Stop ID: A11
7 day Friendly Planet itinerary
What to do in Tokyo - 5day Itinerary
Here are the highlights of Tokyo:
The Ultimate 5 Day Tokyo Itinerary
Kanda Matsuri
One of Tokyo's most famous festivals
Ginzo
Neighbourhood Top Five
1 Feasting your eyes and stomach on denizens of the deep at Tsukiji Market.
2 Browsing some of Japan’s poshest shops and top department stores in Ginza.
3 Being entertained by the technicolor spectacle of kabuki drama at Kabukiza.
4 Sipping green tea in the beautiful bayside garden Hama-rikyū Onshi-teien.
5 Snacking on yakitori (chicken skewers) with salarymen and women under
the tracks at Yūrakuchō.
Tsukiji Market
The world's biggest seafood market moves an astounding 2000
tonnes of seafood a day. You can see all manner of fascinating
creatures here, but it is the maguro (bluefin tuna) that has emerged as
the star. Get up at dawn and you can see these prized fish auctioned off
to the highest bidder. Tsukiji Market is one of Tokyo's unique sights, and
a rare peek into the working life of the city. Follow up your visit with sushi
breakfast in the market.
Tuna Auctions
Tsukiji's star attraction is maguro (bluefin tuna) as big as submarine torpedos
and weighing up to 300kg: the sight (and sound) of these flash frozen whoppers
being auctioned is a classic Tokyo experience, worth getting up early (or staying
up late) for.
Visitors start showing up for one of the 120 places to view the tuna auction
from around 3.30am at the Fish Information Center ( おさかな普及センター;Osakana
Fukyū Senta MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Kachidoki Gate, 6-20-5 Tsukiji, Chūō-ku) at the northwest
corner of the market. It's on a first-come, first-served basis so it pays to get here
well before the first batch of 60 visitors go into to see the auctions between
5.25am and 5.50am; the second batch is from 5.50am to 6.15am. Public
transport doesn't start until around 5am, so you'll either need to walk or take a
taxi to the market.
In the past, the authorities have suspended viewing of the tuna auctions
because of inappropriate behaviour by tourists, so please follow the rules. Over
the busy new-year period viewings are usually cancelled.
Outer Market
If you allow me to point you for some other worthy places, here hey go:
- Zojo-ji
- Atago Shrine
- Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Garden
- Nihonbashi (bridge)
- Kitanomaru koen
- Meiji Jingu
- Tokyu Food Show
- Hachiko Statue
- Center Gai
- Sunshine City
- Akasaka Sacas
- Akasaka Palace
- Koishikawa Botanical Garden
- Rikugien
- Kyu-Furukawa Garden
- Asukayama Park
- Kuritsu Simida Park
- Sumida Aquarium (in Solamachi/Sky Tree Tower)
- Toyosu
- Oedo Onsen Monogatari
- Institute for Nature
- Meguro River Park
- Nakano Broadway
- Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum
- Railway Museum (Saitama)
- Daiba Park (awesome view of Rainbow Bridge)
- Yodobashi Shinjuku and Yodobashi Akiba
- Bic Camera Shinjuku
- Seibu and Tobu Ikebukuro
- Shimokitazawa
- Ebisu's Japanese Ice Oica
- AKB48 Cafe (Akihabara)
- Gundam Cafe (Akihabara)
- Tokyo National Museum
- Koenjiminami (some 10 different temples clustered together in one neighborhood)
- Ikegamihonmonji
Also if you don't want to shy away from some minor day-trips still inside Tokyo Metropolitan area, you could add Hinode Mount, Takao Mount and Mitake Mount
Temp 11 duy
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Temp 11 duy
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Sanja Matsuri :
It is held in celebration of the three founders of Sensoji Temple, who are enshrined in Asakusa Shrine next door to the temple. Nearly two million people visit Asakusa over the three days of the festival, making it one of Tokyo's most popular festivals.
The Sanja Matsuri features about one hundred portable shrines (mikoshi) in which Shinto deities (kami) are symbolically placed into and paraded about the streets to bring good fortune to the local businesses and residents. Smaller neighborhood mikoshi can be seen about the streets of Asakusa throughout the festival, while the focus of the festival, the three large mikoshi belonging to Asakusa Shrine, make their appearance on Sunday. For the entirety of the festival, Asakusa is packed with food stalls, festival games and revelers amid a lively atmosphere of Japanese drums and flutes.
Getting there and around
The Sanja Matsuri takes place on and around the grounds of Sensoji Temple a few steps from Asakusa Station, which is served by the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Tobu Railways.
From Tokyo Station
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Kanda Station (2 minutes, 150 yen) and transfer to the Ginza Subway Line for Asakusa (10 minutes, 180 yen).
From Shinjuku Station
Take the orange JR Chuo Line to Kanda Station (10 minutes, 180 yen) and transfer to the Ginza Subway Line for Asakusa (10 minutes, 180 yen).
Travel Notes
Damayany
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Tokyo Tour. Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Street, Tokyo Sky Tree, Yasukuni Jinja, Vinod Pal Memorial, Rainbow Bridge - Drive by. Visit Odaiba - Mega Web Toyota City, Statue of Liberty. Take a seat at Sumeda River Cruise from Odaiba to Hinode Pier.
Hamarikyu Gardens,fter the tour, spend your afternoon at leisure exploring the bustling districts of Shibuya. Harajuku, and Shinjuku.
Monday, April 10, 2023
Nikko
Nikko
Nikko Pass reservation
I believe I need to redeem the pass on May 8th at the Asakusa station
tobudiscountpass@tobutoptours.co.jp,
09611@tobutoptours.co.jp
09611@tobutoptours.co.jp
| Reservation No. | 9364-1636-6178 |
|---|---|
| First Name | Tushar J |
| Last Name | Shah |
| Tel. No. | 17326730210 |
limited Express
With Nikko pass all area, you can take buses both in the World heritage area and Mountain are in Nikko.
From Tobu Nikko station to World heritage area, It takes about 20 min.by bus.
From Tobu Nikko station to Mountain area, It takes about 50 min.by bus.
For bus time table, please click on the link below:
If you would like to visit Lake Chuzenji and Kegon water fall,please get off bus stop No.26.
Lake and water fall is located close to the bus stop.
Shrines and temples close at 17:00.(last entry 16:30)
If you will take 7:50 train to go and 18:41 train to return, you will have time to visit both areas in one day although it may be little busier.
Afternoon Snack: Pop up Nikko Sakeya near Tobu Nikko Station for ageyuba manju , a local fried delicacy
Topics Covered:
History
Shinkyo Bridge
Rinnoji Temple
Toshogu Shrine
Futarasan Shrine
Taiyuin (Mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu)
Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Okunikko Region: Lake Chuzenji — Kegon Falls — Senjogahara Hiking Course
Imaichi: Watanabe Sahei Shoten — Cedar Avenue
Kinugawa Onsen
Theme Parks: Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura — Tobu World Square
Food
How to get to/around Nikko
Four options:
1)The fast and expensive limited express trains from Asakusa Station in Tokyo (we took this!)
These trains are run by Tobu Railway and leaves from Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu-Nikko Station in Nikko. There are one or two limited express trains per hour between Asakusa and Tobu-Nikko Station. The train ride takes about two hours and costs around 2700-2800 Yen (=25US$) one way. Some connections require a transfer at Shimo-Imaichi Station.
These trains are run by Tobu Railway and leaves from Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu-Nikko Station in Nikko. There are one or two limited express trains per hour between Asakusa and Tobu-Nikko Station. The train ride takes about two hours and costs around 2700-2800 Yen (=25US$) one way. Some connections require a transfer at Shimo-Imaichi Station.
You can find the timetable for the Nikko limited express train HERE.
The Japan Rail Pass and other JR passes are unfortunately NOT valid on these Tobu trains.
The Japan Rail Pass and other JR passes are unfortunately NOT valid on these Tobu trains.
Tobu Railway is, however, offering various passes for tourists, which include the round trip from Tokyo to Nikko and unlimited use of buses in the Nikko area. Note that the passes do not cover the supplement fee required on limited express trains (1340-1440 Yen one way). We bought the Nikko City Area Pass, a 2-day ticket to Nikko by Tobu Railway. Although we only used one day (we only did a day-trip from Tokyo).
You can either buy this online from this link, or at TOBU Tourist Information Center ASAKUSA at Tobu Asakusa Station
2) . The fast but expensive limited express train from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo
Direct limited express trains, cooperated by Japan Railways (JR) and Tobu Railway, connect JR Shinjuku Station with Tobu Nikko Station. The one-way journey takes two hours and costs 4000 Yen (=36us$). The JR Pass is valid on these trains.
Direct limited express trains, cooperated by Japan Railways (JR) and Tobu Railway, connect JR Shinjuku Station with Tobu Nikko Station. The one-way journey takes two hours and costs 4000 Yen (=36us$). The JR Pass is valid on these trains.
From Nikko train station there are buses (190 JPY = 2 us$) up to the temple and shrine area, or you can walk (uphill for about 20 min). Bus stops are announced in English.
You have to buy tickets at each temple and shrine:
- Tosho-gu Shrine: about 1300 JPY = 12 us$
- Rinno-ji Temple: about 400 JPY = 4 us$ (Sanbutsudo only), 300 JPY = 3 us$ (Treasure House and Shoyoen Garden)
- Taiyuin-byo Shrine: about 550 JPY = 5 us$
- Futarasan-jinja Shrine: about 200 JPY = 2 us$
Shin-kyo Bridge
Kegan Falls
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Kanazawa
map of kanazawa by Wanderdog
Hotel Tokyu from station
Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride from Kyoto to Maibara, Kanazawa (Kenrokuen Garden), Shirakawa-go (Shiroyama Viewpoint - Gassho-zukuri Minkaen)
here is a suggested itinerary for visiting Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go in Japan for two days:
Day 1:
Take an early morning train from Tokyo to Kanazawa (approximately 2.5-3 hours)
Visit the Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the landscape
Explore the Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the Nomura Samurai House to learn about the life of a samurai in Japan
Enjoy lunch at one of Kanazawa's local restaurants, serving seafood and other regional specialties
Visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art to view a wide range of modern artworks
Take an evening stroll in Higashi Chaya District, a beautifully preserved geisha district with traditional teahouses and souvenir shops
Spend the night in Kanazawa
Day 2:
Take an early morning bus from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go (approximately 1.5-2 hours)
Visit the Wada House, a well-preserved traditional gassho-zukuri style house and museum
Explore the Ogimachi village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with several traditional thatched roof houses and shops
Take a walk across the Shiroyama viewpoint to see panoramic views of the village and surrounding mountains
Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants, serving regional dishes such as soba noodles and grilled river fish
Take an afternoon bus back to Kanazawa and spend the evening exploring the city before departing for your next destination
This itinerary allows you to experience the best of Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go in two days, but keep in mind that there is much more to explore in these beautiful destinations if you have more time.
unique architecture. This type of architecture is called Gassho-zukuri and is extremely rare in Japan. No nails or any other metal materials were used during the construction of the houses
Takayama
Sanmachi, heart of Takayama
The heart of Takayama city, the Sanmachi area of preserved buildings, attracts tourists from all over the country. You could spend a whole day wandering these old streets, buying souvenirs from the many craft shops, sampling local tea and digging into local treats like wagyu sushi.
A number of sake breweries are also located in and around the Sanmachi district, and tasting is possible.
Japanese Style Accommodation
Takayama (Morning Market / Takayama Jinya / Old Town), Matsumoto (Matsumoto Castle) Day 11
After enjoying a Japanese breakfast at the ryokan, we
will continue sightseeing in Takayama. Browse through
the market stalls at the Morning market for local crafts
and fresh produce. Next, visit Takayama Jinya, a former
local government office that now serves as a public
museum. It features an interesting interrogation room
and
official documents of past feudal lords. Proceed to
Takayama's beautifully preserved Old Town, which
highlights many buildings and whole streets of houses
dating from the Edo Period (1600- 1868). In the
afternoon, our group will visit the Matsumoto Castle,
also
known as "Crow Castle" because of its black exterior.
Inside, we can see the best examples of a wooden
constructed, traditional Japanese-style castle. It is
classified as a "hirajiro", meaning it is a castle built on
plains rather than on a hill or mountain.
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa, and explore the city.
Day 3 Takayama:
Take a Takayama-based Nobi bus from Kanazawa to Shirakawago, leave your luggage at the bus center there, while you explore the World Heritage Village for a few hours, then take another Nobi bus to Takayama.
https:/…shirakawago.pdf
Day 4 Shin-hotaka Onsen or Hirayu Onsen, sometimes it's called Oku-hida Onsen:
Take a Nobi bus from Takayama to Shin-hotaka Onsen and enjoy the views of Japan Alps by taking Shin-hotaka Ropeway as follows and enjoy the Onsen.
https:/…hirayu_shinhotaka_line.pdf
shinhotaka-ropeway.jp.e.uk.hp.transer.com/
(Day 5 Kamikochi)
Kamikochi closes on November 15. If it's open, go there, if it's closed skip.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6040.html
Day 6 Matsumoto
(Day 7 Kiso Valley)
If you have time, consider staying at Kiso Valley.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6075.html
A smorgasbord for history buffs
Takayama is a haven for history buffs. Hida Folk Village (Hida-no-Sato) 
preserves more than 30 historic buildings from the Hida area, including traditional homes with thatched roofs, some steep-angled in the local Gassho-zukuri style.
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa, and explore the city.
Day 3 Takayama:
Take a Takayama-based Nobi bus from Kanazawa to Shirakawago, leave your luggage at the bus center there, while you explore the World Heritage Village for a few hours, then take another Nobi bus to Takayama.
https:/…shirakawago.pdf
Day 4 Shin-hotaka Onsen or Hirayu Onsen, sometimes it's called Oku-hida Onsen:
Take a Nobi bus from Takayama to Shin-hotaka Onsen and enjoy the views of Japan Alps by taking Shin-hotaka Ropeway as follows and enjoy the Onsen.
https:/…hirayu_shinhotaka_line.pdf
shinhotaka-ropeway.jp.e.uk.hp.transer.com/
(Day 5 Kamikochi)
Kamikochi closes on November 15. If it's open, go there, if it's closed skip.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6040.html
Day 6 Matsumoto
(Day 7 Kiso Valley)
If you have time, consider staying at Kiso Valley.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6075.html
Mt Fuji, Hakone (Hakone Ropeway / Owakudani), Tokyo (Shibuya - Shibuya Crossing - Hachiko Statue)
Today, we will travel to Mt. Fuji on our private luxury coach. If the weather is in our favor, we will stop by the Mt. Fuji 5th Station for a grand view of Japan's famous mountain. Enjoy an extensive tour of Hakone by taking a 20 minute ropeway ride from Togendai to Owakudani. Owakudani is known for its active volcanic zone that was created from the eruption of Mount Hakone some 3,000 years ago. Here, you can experience its hot springs and bubbling pools, where volcanic gases still linger. From there, we will travel to Tokyo and spend time in Shibuya. There, you will get to see the famed Shibuya Crossing in action and cross the street with the crowd. You will also be able to take photos with the Hachiko Statue, a monumen
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