Komachi Dori - Kamakura

Komachi Dori (Street)

After visiting Daibutsu and take the Enoshima Electric Railway, it's time we check out Komachi Dori next to the Kamakura Station. Here we met Shiho and her friends and we become buddies through LINE (text messaging popular among young Japanese)

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/komachi.html

Kanazawa Station

Kanazawa Station - East Gate

We took Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa in just under 3 hours, this station is our "hop" to Shirakawa-go and Kenrokuen Garden, as well as Higashiyama District and Omicho Seafood Market, we skip the samurai district this time. Practically, you can live off from this station, from grocery market to gift shops (Omiyage).

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/kanazawa.html

Enoshima Electric Railway

Fujisawa Station (end of the line)

This is a side trip after visiting Daibutsu or Big Buddha, this line is unique as it goes to the street and at many time has to stop to let the opposing trafic to go through. It's a unique experience to have. Enjoy the ride.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/enoshima.html

Kamakura - Daibutsu (The Big Buddha)

Daibutsu - The big Buddha

As we set out from our home base, the sky is getting dark but the forecast is no rain, but when we get here it was dark and the light rain started falling, nonetheless it was a great day as it cools down while we were walking.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/kamakura.html

Shibuya - Home of Hachiko

Shibuya Crossing

I did not take many photographs, big city just does not tickle my fancy, since Pokie watched the YouTube, we have to find this Ramen place, I struggle a little bit, but from here on I discover how to use the Google map accurately.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/shibuya.html

Nippori -our home base in Tokyo

Nippori - west exit

I choose Nippori Station area because there is a direct train connection from Narita Airport either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2-3. Plus this place is much smaller and the train station is not that big, we are going to use this station every single day. Plus, it is a plus for me because I can do train watching from the comfort of overhead street.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/nippori.html

Sanjusangen-do

Sanjusangen-do
(thirty-three spaces between the column)

Now that we have visited the major attraction in Kyoto, we can afford to see many of the temples and less popular and yet still have its beauty. When I took Pokie to this place she was at awe to see the inside of the temple.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/sanjusangendo.html

Journey in Japan

Gion District

We just came back from 3 weeks Journey in Japan, we cover 3 large cities namely Tokyo, Kanazawa and our favorite city of Kyoto. This is the second time we come to the Land of Rising Sun, this time we "move around", but not much, it's hard to pin point our favorite spots, but each area has its own uniqueness and style. These are some of the highlights from our trip. I will make each individual area of interest. In the meantime, enjoy this highlight...

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/tokyo/highlight.html