One of my wishlist this includes traveling abroad. After months of planning, I finally hopped on the plane to the land of rising sun - Japan!
The planning started since January before I got busy with KIK and other things. I kinda had things booked and planned by then. Actually I was on another mission which was to watch Ireland playing Rugby World Cup..and the journey to securing a ticket was one heck of a nervewrecking journey. Thank God it was worth it.
I restructured my plans about 2 months before going when I found out about Klook. Klook really came in handy when it comes to travelling I would recommend everyone to use it!
Reached Haneda Airport and spent a night at Henn Na Haneda Hotel. A nice,cosy hotel which had automatic machine for reception. Bilik dia siap ada steamer cum deodorizer cum iron i is kagum hokay!
The next day I travelled to Shinjuku to my 2nd hotel - Citadine Central Shinjuku to leave my luggages. I was lucky they allowed early check in at around 12 so I had time to have lunch, and settle my Zohor and Asar before going to the stadium. Sempat la jalan around Shinjuku since we arrived the city quite early. The hotel is just nice, a little bigger compared to Henn Na Haneda Hotel. Walking distance to Shinjuku busy places.
Took around 1 hour to reach Yokohama from Shinjuku. The train was jam-packed in Yokohama. When I reached the stadium..it was surreal. Rasa nak nangis pun ada but mostly I was grinning ear-to-ear la. What made it sweeter was Ireland won against Scotland with bonus point. Took a train back to Shinjuku and had dinner at Kebab-ya (6ooyen) before I called it a day.
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| Arrived International Yokohama Stadium |
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| Enjoying the view |
The next day I travelled around Tokyo. Asakusa, Akihabara, Shibuya. Japan is a nice country. Had a little feeling of Europe but...Asian. Haa kau faham tak. Entah tak tahu susah camne nak explain la. Had Coco-Ichibanya's chicken curry for lunch which was super yum and very generous portion (for 1180yen) and Gyumon for dinner (3000yen)
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| Asakusa |
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| Akihabara |
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| Asakusa |
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| Shibuya |
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| Shinjuku |
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| Coco icibanya chicken cutlet curry sedap nak mati |
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| Gyumon for wagyu |
The next day I took a 2.5h bus ride to Lake Kawaguchiko to experience Mount Fuji. There are certain recommended times to actually witness the whole of Mount Fuji, and I actually get to see one on the way but I thought it would remain that way but as I arrived, the dark clouds start to parade around Mount Fuji and covered the top. A little bit frustrated so I took earlier bus back to Tokyo. Checked-in at APA Ginza Kyobashi Hotel since it's just a walking distance to Tokyo Station. Smallest hotel compared the ones I've been to Haneda and Shinjuku and the bed is too soft. Nasib la duduk kejap je.
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| Matcha x Vanilla ice cream in front of covered-peak Mount Fuji! |
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| Saviour! Kembara Meals so you can eat warm meal anywhere, anytime! |
The next day I took Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto. Kyoto gives me a little bit of Aussie vibe for some reason. That's what unique about Japan. One country but each city gives different feelings. Just stopped by to go to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nishiki Market, had lunch at Ayam-ya for their ramen (980yen+onsen tak ingat berapa) and took train to Osaka.
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| Arashiyama Bamboo Forest |
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| Pickles at Nishiki Market |
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| Seafood at Nishiki Market |
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| Ayam-ya Spicy Ramen |
Arrived Osaka and proceeded to my next accomodation - S.Training Center Osaka. A little bit distant from Osaka Station. And they were strict with the 4pm check-in so I did my laundry while waiting. Checked-in, showered and bersiap untuk keluar. They have shuttle from the hotel to Osaka Station every 20 mins but until 9pm. Malam tu dah keluar balik lambat terpaksa menapak.
I had the Osaka Amazing Pass but since a little bit tight with time, did not get to utilize the pass fully. Malam tu makan halal takoyaki at Namba shopping area - nama kedai Creo-Yu kalau tak silap (680yen) and shopping dekat favourite place ever in japan - Don Quijote :D
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| Tempozan Ferris Wheel |
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| Shinsaibashi Shopping street |
The last day, brought my luggages and left it at Namba Station since I'm taking the Nankai Line Express to the airport later. Went to Matsuri for lunch. Sedap gila okonomiyaki dia woiii. Sushi macam so-so je. Strolled around Namba and Shinsaibashi for last minute shopping. Flew out from Kansai International Airport.
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| Fried Curry Rice |
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| Okonomiyakisedapnakmati |
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| A plate of various suhi |
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| Telurgulunglupanama |
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| Mochi |
Maka berakhirlah trip Japan kali ini. Very tight schedule. I think one day I'm going to return to Japan untuk trip yang lebih tenang. Gagahkan juga buat post kalini sebagai kenang-kenangan :)
