Day 10 - Tokyo
In the morning, we planned to visit Asakusa Sensoji Temple before we went to Haneda International Airport. From Gotanda Station, it actually has a direct Toei Asakusa Line for Asakusa which cost 270 yen one way. However, as we need to use our JR Pass and minimize the subway cost, we then took JR Yamanote Line towards Tokyo or Ueno and stopped at Ueno Station.
Afterwards, we transferred to Toei Asakusa Line (the walk is quite far) and ride towards Asakusa Station (170 yen/person one way). Then from the station, we walk towards Sensoji Temple. We prayed first then tried the Omikuji. Omikuji (おみくじ) are Japanese fortune-telling paper strips that can be found at shrines and temples throughout the country. The fortune that one is granted can range from having a great blessing (大吉) to a great curse (大凶).
Afterwards, we took some pictures, shopped around Nakamise Street where it was pretty crowded with tourist and went back to our hotel using subway Toei Asakusa Line (270 yen one way). The train actually has several type, which eventually we took the Limited Express to Haneda International Airport, so at Sengakuji Station, we had to transfer to the next train. Afterwards, we were preparing all the things and baggages to go back to Haneda Airport International Terminal. We planned to had lunch at Haneda Airport, while I actually wanted to try Ippudo Ramen near our hotel.
Our Trip in Japan has finished. See you again Japan, will surely come back there!
Our flight departed at 4.20pm Japan Time and would arrive in Hongkong International Airport at 9.10pm Hongkong Time. We then had our snacking time at Wendy's and McDonald before we went to the boarding area. Hongkong Airport is quite huge as well, so we need to use train to transfer. So better be prepared and spare some time to transfer to boarding gates.
Once we arrived in Indonesia, it's funny how Felix lost his Lacoste cap with L symbol at the front on the plane when he was asleep. We did expect maybe the cap fell somewhere. But we are quite suspicious with....well, the passengers on the plane. Not gonna make an offense but it's all Indonesian people there... even if the cap fell down, it's supposed to be there, but there was totally none. Any idea? I guess you must be thinking the same as me. Unbelivable, but that's Indonesia. I really wish the one who took the cap will have to face the punishment later on - whoever it is. You see, he bought the cap in Japan using his own hard-earned money - besides it's not that long that he used it for his work. He cherished that hat as much as he cherished his own money and someone took it without even considering anything. Somehow and someday, I am sure the one who took the cap will pay the price for what he/she did. I am sure of it.
Anyway, be careful when you are on plane, because there's no CCTV.
So, here’s what I suggest for your Japan Trip next time:
1. Always look for hotel/hostel/airbnb with station that has escalator or lift if you are staying in Tokyo, because there were so many subway line and it’s possible that your subway station doesn’t have lift or escalator.
2. You will need to walk a lot if you want to travel around Tokyo and your stamina has to be fit. It’s impossible not to walk around Tokyo because each and every attraction there requires you to walk.
3. The Japanese people is quite friendly in Kyoto & Osaka more than in Tokyo. Even though there were some also in Tokyo but I always find nice people around Kyoto & Osaka.
4. Make sure you had an idea where you are going, specially if you are travelling by yourself, at least prepare where you should be getting off and where you should go back because most of the station is quite far from each other, so be prepared with your itinerary.
5. Mostly, I used Google maps for directions, food and also some train schedules.
6. Always be punctual with your time, otherwise, you might miss your train.
7. If you plan to have more cities to visit, I suggest to but a one way airplane ticket. For example, If you only plan to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, then buy the ticket Arrived at Tokyo and Departed from Osaka, or the other way round instead of round trip from Tokyo. Because this way, it will minimize your cost (no need JR Pass) and you will also have more time to enjoy the city.
8. Another plan is, to visit Tokyo by itself and enjoying Mt Fuji, Nikko & Kamakura or Hitachi Seaside Park. And to visit Kansai area by itself (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Himeji) rather than having a trip from Tokyo to Kyoto.
9. DO NOT BRING XTRA LARGE LUGGAGE because you will need to bring the luggage with you, so just bring a medium sized luggage, so that it’s easy for you to move around.
10. In winter, pack your necessary clothes and do not bring clothes too much, specially if you are travelling by yourself.
11. I suggest to use ANA Airlines instead of any other airlines, because it’s a direct flight, the food is exceptionally nice and you can bring 2 luggages maximum each is 23kg.
12. If you believe in Japanese Culture, try to buy the lucky charm or Omamori.
13. Always calculated first before deciding to use discount ticket or not, otherwise you would pay more.
Cheers!
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