Mt. Takao

[Part 1: July 26, 09]

Ono san organized a trip to Mt Takao. At first I thought this is sightseeing trip but i was wrong. Mt Takao actually is a popular hiking spot. Erm, you're right, all of us hiking under the extremely burning hot sun during summer time. In fact, this is a good experience. =)

Going to take the Takao Mountain Railroad...

We took the Takao Mountain Railroad to dunno-which-level and we continued our journey to the top of Mt Takao by foot. It takes around 1 hour++ to reach the top. Luckily the scenery up there is great. >_<

What we did on the top of mountain? What else can do, try to find a tree to escape from sun burn.. :P Besides that, enjoy taking photos and this original flavoured ice-cream. ^_^

Hiking mates...

And then we took another 2 hours to walk down to the station. T_T Luckily someone suggested taking cable car on the half way.. :P

More information about Mt Takao.

Asakusa

[Part 2: July 25, 09]

After Harajuku, we took train to Asakusa. From this website, it showed that there was a firework at Asakusa. That is why we visited Asakusa this time... 2 years ago, I have been Asakusa before. This time I will be little tour guide for them... in that area only... hehehe...

Kaminarimon (Kaminari Gate)

This is the main entrance to Sensoji Temple. You can recognize this gate by its big red lantern at the entrance.

Nakamise Shopping Street

This is kind of souvenirs street. This street leads to the main grounds of Sensoji temple.

Sensoji Temple

It is one of famous temple in Tokyo.

Dempoin Dori

This is the oldest street which has a lot of tranditional shops in there.

We had our early dinner here. We stopped at this shop for for dinner. We ordered soba and it is not as delicious as what i think. Anyway I won't try Soba anymore. Hehehe...

After that we headed to Sumida river for firework show. There were a lot of peoples there and we could not get a better spot for ourselves. We only managed to watch from far. It is good too, so that we can escape faster once the firework ends. =P

Harajuku

[Part 1: July 25, 09]

First time we travel out of rural area to city. First time we buy train tickets ourselves in Japan although we don't know Japanese words. First time we take the bus in Japan and don't know where we should align. First time I asked for direction by using only body language. Erm btw, we still survive in Japan. =P

We visited Harajuku, which is a combination of tranditional and modern in this area. We visited Meiji Shrine. Meiji Shrine, also known as Meiji-jingu, is dedicated to teh Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.

After that we walked to another direction from Meiji Shrine. At first I want to buy some t-shirt or top at Takeshita-dori because I brought only few clothes to Japan. Unfortunately found out that the clothes there are not that cheap. So maybe I will still wearing the same top and pants in my following visit.. hehehe... Very crowded in this area.

We stopped at one of food court for lunch. What we ate? Not Japanese food... hehehe... getting bored eating Japanese food everyday.. so we ate Kebab! =P

My dormitory room in Japan

Go to Japan training for 3 months. It will be a great experience to me.

We took the night flight to Narita airport. Glad to say that we are able to fly over Japan by A380. I not sure how great is this aeroplane, but what attract me is those movies played in the aeroplane. Btw I just manage to watch 2 movies before arrive at Narita airport. T_T Hmmm... I should not sleep...

Arrived at Narita airport around 7pm Japan time. After got our luggage, we took Keisei bus and stopped at Sagamiono station (3500 Yen). The journey takes about 2 hours.

Once reached the Sagamiono station, we still have to take another 1 hour taxi to our dormitory. Erm, I know it is tiring. ="=

Anyway this is my dormitory and I will stay in one of room here for 3 months. The room is good enough for 1 person. In each room, we have our own bed, small kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom, toilet, TV set, electric kettle, cabinet, etc.. It is air-conditioned room. Good enough for this summer. hehehe.... :P Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by dormitory, and then lunch will be prepared by company. Everything is FOC. ^_^

Scenery outside dormitory:

Marina Barrage

Another outing that organized by me. :P This time we went to Marina Barrage. Feeling lost because no one in the group been there before. No one know how interesting this place is. Anyway we still continue our plan to there.

For more information, please visit this website.

Entrance of Marina Barrage:

The surrounding:

Solar Park:

Inside Sustainable Singapore Gallery:

Guess which one is mine? :P

Last but not least, group photo...


How to get there:

Take FREE shuttle bus from Marina Bay MRT. For weekdays, bus service from 8.30am - 7.15pm (every 15 minutes intervals). For weekends and public holiday, bus service from 9.30am - 9.00pm (every 10 minutes intervals).