10 DAYS NAGANO JAPAN 24.12.2018 TO 03.01.2019
3 Trips to Japan: Nagano in winter (24.12.2018 to 03.01.2019)
Our journey: reach Tokyo Haneda at 10.30pm
Day 1: 24.12.2018 reach Tokyo overnight Tokyo
Day 2: 25.12.2018 Ueda
Day 3: 26.12.2018 Ueda
Day 4: 27.12.2018 Ueda
Day 5: 28.12.2018 Matsumoto
Day 6: 29.12.2018 Day trip to Takayama Shirakawago
Day 7: 30.12.2018 Matsumoto
Day 8: 31.12.2018 Yokohama
Day 9: 01.01.2019 Yokohama
Day 10: 02.01.2019 Yokohama
Day 11: 03.01.2019 Reach Kuala Lumpur, fly back to Penang.
Total Expenses:
AirAsia PG-KL, KL-PG : RM302.38
AirAsia Japan: RM2100.00
Accomodation for 9 days:
Bay Hotel capsule: RM122.00
Ueda 3 nights: RM473.00
Matsumoto 3 nights: RM380.00
Yokohama 2 nights: RM180.00
Pool money for 10 days: RM2200
Personal Expenses: RM2000
23rd Dec 2018 To Kuala Lumpur - Tea break before flying
Dinner at Kuala Lumpur Yakotori - by our dear Risa n Wadasan
24th Dec 2018 Early breakfast before heading to KLIA for Haneda
Fish Bee Hoon Soup
Reach Haneda Airport 10.35pm
Reach Bay Hotel Capsule at Ginza almost 12am
check in midnight
Personal shoe locker

My first experience capsule


Late dinner almost 1am
Sake to go
25th Dec 2018 Check out to Ueda
JR Bullet train to Ueda
Reach Ueda Station - change train to Bessho Onsen Station
Bessho Onsen Station - Bessho Onsen is the oldest recorded hot spring in the region. Its sulfurous waters have been regarded for their healing properties. There are three small traditional public bath houses found around town that offer visitors a chance to experience the atmosphere of a small neighborhood hot spring bath.
Check in Anzuan Nishida Guesthouse - 25/12 to 27/12/2018
That's is Mr Anzuan the House owner
The owner always provide us with tea coffee breads n fruits
After check in, went to some temples
Jorakuji Temple - Jorakuji is related to the Kitamuki Kannon Temple. It has a thatched roof, which is unusual for a temple.
Kitamuki Kannon Temple - Main object of worship is a statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy.
Treat our self with gelato


Enjoy and relaxing at foot bath with gelato - feeling good
Walk around and this is the only ramen restaurant we can find
feeling hungry - not yummy too bad
supper to go with plum wine
26th Dec 2018 - Owner serve us with coffee oranges and bread , plus our ramen for breakfast
Bought 2 day pass for 1888 yen - going to Karuizawa
Which mountain is this ?
Karuizawa Station
1st stop to Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza - is the area main shopping street that is lined with many shops offering local products and souvenirs. There are also variety of dining options at the eateries and restaurant nearby.
Some photo shot
Can't resist the baked potato 410yen
Their famous jam
Reach Kyu-Karuizawa
Crepe Crepe
2nd stop plan to go to Shiiraito Fall Karuizawa, by bus 30 minutes (being waiting very long for the us), destination change to Kumobaike Pond cause the day will get dark early during winter
It's about a 20 minute walk from Karuizawa Station to Kumoba Pond.
The scenery is beautifully reflected on the pond surface. The environment there was so peaceful.
We walk up to the end of the lake and return.....
3rd stop Komoro - not much we can do here getting dark
Some snack while waiting for train - coconut biscuit is nice
Went to Harunire Terrace to enjoy shopping, coffee and nice photo shot located next to a river - unfortunately the daylight went off so early during winter. Can't get nice view of Harunire Terrace.
Back to our home stay - feeling warm
Daily vitamin and sake
27 Dec 2018 - coffee and bread by the owner - feeling thankful
Went to Jigokudani Yaen Koen - known as the Snow Monkey Park. to see the Snow Monkey soaked in natural hot spring.

Reached - have to hike for about 25 minutes
1.6km to hike gambate - too bad not much snow : were hoping for more snow
Up the stairs
Not up to our expectation - were hoping to see more snow and monkey soaking
Order some snack on the way down - feeling hungry
The fries and fried chic is so delicious
Back to the main point - it's snow so heavily while we wait for the bus
Next stop went to Nagano Zenkoji Temple - is one of the most important and popular temples in Japan and attracts many visitors from throughout the nation and around the world.
The Niomon Gate consists of two guardian statues facing each other
Passing through the Niomon Gate leads to the temple's shopping street ( Nakamise Dori ).
Enmei Jizo Son located on the left hand side, about half-way through the Nakamise Dori Shopping street.
Chozusha ( purification Basin)
The Sanmon Gate is Zenkoji Temple's main gate. It is believed that wafting smoke from the great incense burner over the body will bestow good health and ward away illness.
We did that.
Did not enter the temple - it closed at 4pm
Tried this soy sauce ice cream
Puff stuff with apple custard and coffee
Another ice cream to go - Miso ice cream is a must to try
tasted a bit weird but still ok
tasted a bit weird but still ok
Bought some apple home
Forgotten this shopping district name- any how is all closed, seem to closed early every where
Stop at Midori station for dinner
Apples for supper - yummy
28 Dec 2018 - check out Anzuan Guesthouse to Matsumoto
According to the Japanese we are very lucky that deer appear in front of us and we got 2 deers
Waiting for train to Ueda Station
It start to snow on the day we are leaving Bessho Onsen - sad
Train is here
Waiting for train to Matsumoto
On the way to Matsumoto - snow snow snow
Beautiful trees fill with snow
Here we are - Ryokan Matsukaze
Check in here for 3 nights 28/12 - 30/12/2018
Room is big but too many furniture
River opposite Ryokan Matsukaze
Went for lunch at Coco's Restaurant
yummy fries
Went to Matsumoto City Museum of Art - YAYOI KUSAMA
Continue to Matsumoto Castle - is very cold at Matsumoto -3 celcius
Here we are
Matsumoto Castle is one of the oldest castles in Japan. You can see the reflection of the castle in the clear water, The building is also known as the " Crow Castle" due to it's black exterior.
The red bridge gives it more color.
The red bridge gives it more color.
The garden where you can relax
Is so beautiful with the red color bridge
Omg - can't imagine we broke 2 selfie stick at the same time here
our dinner
29 Dec 2018 - To Takayama and Shirakawago, my dream place...
Wake up 5am, leave Ryokan at 6am to Matsumoto Bus Terminal to catch the earliest bus to Takayama at 7.15 am : well done we make it ...hahaha
On the way to Takayama Bus Station
Half way it seem snowing none stop till Takayama - feeling excited and very happy
Bus stop for 5 minutes rest - it's still sowing - yessss
Bought ticket from Takayama to Shirakawago - another 1 hour to go
Wow a lot of people waiting for the buses
OMG.....snow getting heavier, me getting more excited,
We are hoping for a white white white Shirakawago
Hoohoohooo finally we are here - Dream come true
White White White Shirakawago
It's snowing very heavily and windy none stop
Look at the trees
Unbelievable beautiful
Up hill to the deck for nice photo shot
opssss....snow falling down from the trees
opssss....snow falling down from the trees
The deck - very blur due to heavy snow and wind
Going down hill
We don't have much time here as only day trip, and have to catch our last bus at Takayama at 4.30pm
We left around 2pm to Takayama
Went to Sanmachi Suji Takayama (Old Town) - it's a group of three main street at the heart of Takayama. It's also known as Little Kyoto
And what's more - is still snowing....
They only serve beef pau - not for us too bad
Go for mochi
Some pancake
After whole day at Takayama and Shirakawago, we reach Ryokan very late
Still we went to onsen to relax our tired body
Our dinner ramen again - too tired to go out
30 Dec 2018 - Celebrating our dear friend Birthday at Abe Cafe
One of the earlier opening restaurant in the city, open at 7 am. The cafe is very traditional and near to Matsumoto Station.
Cheese cake for birthday girl
Nawate Dori or Frog Street. If you like frog this is the place....haha
Nakamachi Street located just across the river from Nawate Street.
Not much to do here - just walk around
Ended up at Aeon Mall for late lunch
Went back to Ryokan rest for awhile - planing to go to Matsumoto Castle again for night view
Today marks the coolest day in Matsumoto -7....freezing at night
There you go night view of Matsumoto - luckily we did it
It's so beautiful at night - seems like 2 different Castle day and night
As you can see the reflection in the water
Almost frozen the water
The main entrance
Late dinner at 7 eleven - super like the fried food...so yummy
Some dessert from the staff
31 Dec 2018 - Check out Ryokan Matsukaze Matsumoto to Yokohama
Check Yokohama for 2 nights
Book 2 rooms - did not aspect the room too be so small - but still we have fun
1 room for our luggage
Location very near to Sakuragicho Station
After check in, went to Minato Mirai also known as MM ( central business district of Yokohama )
Walk pass Chinatown Yokohama
End of Autumn ??? We got to enjoy 2 seasons.....
Wanted to have fun at Cupnoodles Museum - is closed for 2 days 31/12 and 01/01/2019
Quickly move to Tokyu Square for late lunch again
Saw Snoopy Town Shop on the way out
Can't resist, get a few stuff here
Yokohama Cosmo World- amusement park. The park offers Ferris Wheel Clock, roller coaster, haunted house and many others.
Pass thru this stall inside the amusement park
can't resist again 550yen
Building on the left
The landmark Tower - 4th tallest structure in Japan 70 floors 296.3 m.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a complex building from old warehouse located by the bay.
The building consists of shop, restaurant and cafes.
Look like people waiting to celebrate new year
Red Brick Warehouse at night
Went to Peanut Diner Yokohama
Ferris Wheel at night beautiful
Landmark Tower
Went to Chinatown Yokohama
Every body seems to eat pau
emmm i am not a fan of pork pau
Some celebration here
Lion dance
Milk tea
Siu Long Pau again not my type
01 JAN 2019 - Happy New Year
Our top thing to do today is to shopping - unfortunately we selected the wrong day as today marks Japanese New Year, most of the places and shop all closed.
1st went to Kawasaki - Fujiko.F.Fujio Museum - Closed
Just walk around
2nd went to Nihon Minka-En - Japan Open Air Folk House Museum - Closed
What a day ?? went back to Yokohama city, again to find out mostly all shop closed....omg
One of the food court open - bought some of Japanese New Year mochi, red bean
pumpkin
pork
chicken and mushroom
Hard rock is open - My friend bought tshirt
All restaurants closed - except fast food , our lunch
No plan to go anywhere - seem mostly closed
Just walk around and enjoy the night
Just walk around and enjoy the night
Back to the port
Red brick warehouse again
Beautiful at night
Back home early for our last day at Yokohama
02 Jan 2019 - not giving up our Cupnoodles Museum
1500 yen for the Cupnoodles
Purchases the cup for 300yen
Need to sanitize our hand
Queue for our turn - decorate our cup
Starting ---- hahaha
Queue again to fill up the cup
Soy sauce for myself
Seafood
and Spicy
Last step
Again Mcdonald for lunch
As we are leaving to Tokyo Haneda Airport
Dinner at Haneda Airport
And times to go home
Home Sweet Home
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