Toyoko Inn Utsunomiya Ekimae
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Day 5: Lake Chuzen and Kegon Falls
... room got pretty cold. That issue was quickly squashed when i ditched my futon bed and slipped under the covers of bon's beside me. Big spoon little spoon i think that should be a sufficient visual...will leave out who was which. After a delicious breakfast of fresh fruits, toast and coffee served by our hotel we thanked the folks at Turtle Inn for their hospitality and continued on our exploration of the natural wonders of Nikko. As we boarded the bus to Lake Chuzen ...
Day 4: Nikko - Temples and Shrines
... on the side of the platform while sitting on our suitcases. Even the sandwiches were killer. One side was grilled chicken and tomatoes and the other tuna and eggs. I had a nice hot coffee in a bottle to go with it. Other than imprinting my buttocks into the face of my suitcase it was a perfect meal. Alright time to get off the train....will continue this later. Hey guys we're back with more to share. Just relaxing now on the tatami floor of our traditional ...
The real Shogun
... Leyasu . The rein lasted 250 years from the early 1600s to 1868. The shrine was constructed under the direction of his grandson after Grandpa's death. It's the most opulent shrine in Japan, taking 15,000 folks 2 years to construct. 13,000 Japanese cedar still remain of the original planting in the 1600s surrounding the shrine. What magnificent old growth trees!
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Japan On Ice
... pilgrimage because the team GM made a point of welcoming us as honoured guests and gave us a pretty good rundown on the team (didn't recognize the name but the goaltender, Yutaka Fukufuji, was with the LA Kings for a cup of coffee). Each team is allowed two imports who are invariably Canadians still living the NHL dream. We had promised to support the local side despite the fact they were wearing Philadelphia Flyer orange and it was actually a ...
Day trip to Nikko
... popular destination). I spent the rest of the afternoon exploring the many spectacular shrines and temples in the area.
After returning to Tokyo in the late afternoon I spent the evening exploring Akihabara, Tokyo's "electric town". It's an area of Tokyo that is popular for buying anime, computer games, digital cameras and all manner of inexpensive computer and electrical equipment. The whole area is full of bright lights and noise. I can only describe it ...