Japan Day 8 and 9
Day 8, 18 Nov 2016
This day was kind of the last day we had in Japan since Day 9 will be spent on travelling to the airport. Totally wish we had more time? Japan is nothing short of amazing. The food, the nature, the people 💖
Day 8 was spent at Asasuka, where we also got to experience staying at a ryokan. The ryokan we stayed at was Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu which have two hot bath rooms and one of it faces Tokyo Skytree Tower (!!)
But first up, Tsukiji Market. Cause what's Tokyo without it right.
Unagi and tamago
I swear there's something different about the unagi in Japan. It doesn't have the fine bones feeling yum.
Well, how can I be full from the unagi and tamago right? So time for sushi. Super expensive meal :O
$30+?
Ootoro, I miss you so so so much
Oh not only their unagi is different. Even their uni is so much more better than those in SG.
Walked around the market to digest the food and then bought a bag of Kyoho grapes for close to $15? Bought it after convincing myself that it's much more expensive in SG haha.
Were they worth it? Well yes, felt like I was eating gummies.
But got a bit sick of it cause I think I finished 70% of it alone (facepalm).
So first up, Sensoji temple.
The famous large red lattern~
At the temple, one can also can also have your fortune read? Or more like pick a stick which has a corresponding fortune. Didn't receive at good fortune though.. :/ So have to tie it to some structure there.
Then it was time to explore the food options in Asasuka. Saw a few small shops frequented by many locals. Quite sad that I didn't try them :(
Suzukien icecream
This place is famous for its 7 levels of matcha ice-cream and we had level 5 matcha and the sesame ice-cream which were both good. Hearsay level 7 taste too bitter and taste a little bit like grass so try it at your own risk? Haha.
Melon Bun
Yup Asasuka is famous for melon buns (similar to HK bolo buns). Not bad but I still prefer HK's bolo bun especially Kam Wah's ones. The thick slab of butter yum -rubs tummy-
Not sure if it's the result of the past few days of travelling or cause age is catching up with us... Need a break and off we go to Starbucks.
Spotted Tokyo SkyTower while walking there and say hi to my short snow pecan nut latte
Wanted to get some pretty Starbucks tumbler but it was so expensive :( Think close to $30 for the larger tumblers :(
After recharging ourselves, we headed to Odaiba because someone wanted to check out the Gundam. Shopped around the mall before having our dinner at the food court at the mall.
Gindaco, my favourite takoyaki chain
This time we had the egg version. Why is all the Gindaco in SG closed :(
Nihonbashi Tendon Kaneko Hannosuke
We also shared this random tendon which was pretty good :>
So headed back to our ryokan where I had my first ever common bath experience. In Taiwan, both the hot springs I had gone to require us to wear swimming costume (mixed hot spring) but in Japan, their common bath doesn't allow that. Well, a bit of regret that we didn't try any authentic onsen (with natural spring water). But this was quite an interesting experience. Had to share the tiny bath area with a lady and it was a bit awkward at first but after chatting a bit, it was less awkward I guess. Sadly, the room wasn't the one facing Tokyo Skytree tower.
So I guess this kind of marks the end of Japan trip. Day 9 was just travelling to the airport, buying food and leaving Japan :(
Can totally understand why people like visiting Japan over and over again hmm. Till the next time we meet again, Japan. :')
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