I must blog about this!
How fortunate I am when Hb decided to bring me along on his business trip to Tokyo. We went a couple of days earlier on the weekend so that he accompanied me. I got the luxury of staying another 2 days before he proceed to another province. Over the 2 days, he worked; I shopped!
The girls in Tokyo are simply gorgeous & beautiful. A stone threw would hit someone pretty. I felt that the Japanese girls are really expert at makeup!
Things in Tokyo are expensive compared with Singapore & there are easily available in Taobao.com at a relatively cheaper price though material may sometimes be compromised.
Our 1st meal in Ikebukuro, MOS burger at Metropolitan Hotel's doorstep. Waiting for our burgers..
Next stop - Meiji Shrine @ Harajuku
The complicated train lines, approx. 5 different railway system provider and the busiest transit station is Shinjuku - with up to 2 million people daily
When we alight at Harajuku, the exit is crowded with lots of youngster. On the contrary, entrance of Meiji Shrine seemed to be less crowded. Hb told me that I'll be expecting something different from the bustling station.
Cool breeze brushing my face as I walked along the long pebble walkway. Stridulation from crickets, bird chrips on tall trees with overlaying branches that stretched out like a tunnel just made me felt as though I am moving into another zone, tranquil and peaceful. The refreshing air breathed in somehow has the power to immediately calm down any anxiety and relieve any stress.
It was awesome.
It was an amazing sight to spot 2 Shinto wedding parties. Their bride wore traditional Japanese wedding kimono together with shrine maidens, Shinto priest and women wearing gorgeous kimono parading through the inner ground of the shrine.
Requested to take pictures with the beautiful ladies, granted!:)
Ritual cleansing of hands and mouth
Please rinse your hands and mouth before praying. Please set your mind at ease. Shifting the dipper from one hand to the other, rinse first your left then right hand. Rinse your mouth with water poured into your palm of your left hand. Hold the dipper upright in both hands to rinse the handle with the remaining water. Return the dipper to its original position.
Shopping at Harajuku after praying, cute marketing gimicks from Topshop.
My train ticket
Shopping heaven - Shibuya 109
Ramen...
Following day, we visited Mount Fuji. We booked a day trip with Viator.com. which cost USD 191.52 per pax (exclude Lunch). This day trip is inclusive of the following:-
- Picturesque drive to Mt Fuji fifth station (climbing to the top of Mt Fuji is allowed in Jul/Aug only)
- Fuji visitor centre to see art dedicated to Fujisan
- Cruise on Lake Ashi
- Mt Komagatake serial cableway with views over Hakone National Park
- Return trip to Tokyo by famous Shinkansen bullet train
At Mt Fuji fifth station, the temperature is appox. 6 degrees. It was freezing when the wind blew; fog came and disappear at interval. Not knowing it was so cool up there, i wore only a jacket with sleeves up to elbow only. Standing next to the warmer in the shop was the only solution to prevent me turning into ICE. Haha, exaggerating!
Mount Fuji Visitor Centre
On the way up to Mt Fuji Fifth Station,
Reached! Super cold..
This heater is a life saver, look at him.. Haha!
Black egg, rumored to be able to extend your life by 7 yrs after consuming one.
On cruise saililng across Lake Ashi to Hakone
My bullet train ticket
Dinner!
Unknowingly as I walked, i got lost...
Their parking system
Cute!
Luckily i found map along the way...
Tadah, i'm back to Harajuku!
How much does it cost for a hair cut? Refer below..
Cool right? It's a cafe!
Does their logo looks like Singtel?
Sunshine City - last place to visit before leaving, should have gone there earlier. Shops are already closing.. Well, save it for next trip.
