Nothing outside of Japan can prepare you for what a culinary extravaganza you are about to walk into. The Japanese care a lot of what they eat and even how they eat it – so what you are going to deal with is a complete dining experience, even if you are going to eat at a roadside eatery. I am not much of a fine … Continue reading Japan – Sushi, Ramen and everything else…
The Shinkansen, better known as the Bullet train, got into the Kyoto station right on time – to the minute. Then started the usual hunt for the right platform to take the metro train to the hotel. It was already dark and there were a lot of local rails passes to choose from. I picked a tourist card which turned out to be the most … Continue reading Kyoto – A city of wonders…
Usually, I would not write a full post about just a day trip, but this one day just stands out in every possible way. It was a mix of very different experiences, some fabulous and others just mind-boggling and two worth writing home about. There was also some delicious food at a most unexpected cafe and then a bizarre ride on a ship with a … Continue reading Hakone – A full day on the move…
Tokyo is more a city to experience than to see. Where there is no dearth of modern buildings with flashy lights, there are quiet trails with wide roads and greenery all around. The residential areas have several small coffee shops that serve fantastic coffee with cookies and snacks. The train stations are like cities by themselves and are very easy to get lost in and … Continue reading Tokyo – Shinto when Happy, Buddhist when Sad!
Japan had been high on the wish-list for a while. It has pretty much everything I look for in a destination – beautiful nature, a vibrant and unique culture, delicious cuisine and the most modern architecture of them all. It is not the cheapest place to visit, especially because of the cost of hotels, but the cheap flights from India make up for some of … Continue reading Japan – So many choices!!!
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