Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-ekimae Honcho
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Castle Town
Despite the beautiful weather our stay in Matsumoto took a turn south when we went to check in and the pink b**** at the hotel was being as rigid as possible! Mum got the brunt of it but left a complaint note about her on the comments sheet, so we got even (ha ha!!). After our run in with pink we wandered off to the castle, being a castle town, we …
Japan stop over
On our way to America we had an 11 hour stop over in Japan. The boys and I thought we'd get a visa for the day and go for a look around Japan. The speed train took us directly to the city from Narito airport which was roughly an hour away. The train ride was a bit expensive setting us back about $100 AUS each but very much worth the experience, not many people can say they have experienced sushi in ...
The oldest castle in Japan
We've spent one night in Matsumoto, at a nice little hostel that gave us bikes for free! So we explored Matsumoto, which is not very big and very "bike-friendly", and visited Matsumoto Castle. It is the oldest castle in Japan and one of the four National Treasures of Japan. It is definitely impressive! We went up to the sixth floor on very steep staircases, with a nice Japanese tour ...
Suwa lake and geyser
... guess and parked up near an old steam locamotive.
We walked along the front where their were boats for tourists in the shapes of a swan and a turtle with another turtle on its back. Along the prom we came across a strange area with many textured areas. We gather from a sign that it was all to do with the feet. Next door was a footbath, filled with warm steamy water that Kevin had a paddle in.
Just ...
Trek to Suwa, Nagano for Auntie's Ceremony
... free to do as I want to....and enjoy what's left of my future life."
Aunt Chiekie's memories, "My Life as an American Nissei in Tokyo, Japan
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