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| On Our Way to Shibuya Station |
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| Hachiko Statue |
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| Hachiko Exit/ Shibuya Station |
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| Shibuya Crossing in the morning and its sorroundings |
then back at the Hotel Villa Fontaine for breakfast... while having breakfast, another aftershock was felt, you can hear the glass window crackling..... I'm really really ready to leave Tokyo by this time.
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| ready to leave Tokyo |
As we check-out and went to Shin-Yokohama Station, we leave our luggages at a coin locker, it cost us 400 JY to store our luggages, its pretty convinient, since the transfer streetcar is in the same station as the way to Kamakura, and trains toYokohama and later Kyoto.
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| coin lockers |
Kamakura
Today, Kamakura is a small city and a very popular tourist destination. Sometimes called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. It is a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, less than an hour south of Tokyo.
To reach Hasedera Temple and The Great Buddha (Kamakura Daibutsu)it is about 5-10 minute walk from Hase Station, the third station from Kamakura along the Enoden railway line. The Enoden is a streetcar-like train that connects Kamakura with Enoshima and Fujisawa. Its terminal station in Kamakura is located just next of JR Kamakura Station.
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| Kamakura Map |
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| Hase Area |
Hasedera Temple
Hasedera is a temple of the Jodo sect, that is most famous for its statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. It is built along the slope of a wooded hill. A pretty garden with ponds is found at the base of the slope just after entering. The temple's main buildings are built further up the slope, reached via stairs. Along the way stands the Jizo-do Hall with hundreds of small statues of the Jizo Bodhisattva who helps the souls of dead children to reach the paradise.
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| Hundred statues of Jizo Bodhisattva |
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| Kannon-do Hall |
Next to the Kannon-do Hall stands the Amida-do Hall, which exhibits an almost three meter tall golden statue of Amida Buddha. Nearby is also an observation deck with views over the coastal city of Kamakura.
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| Observation Deck / overlooking the coast line of Kamakura (Yuigahama Beach) |
Next to the temple garden at the base of the slope stands the Benten-do, a small hall that contains a figure of Benten (also known as Benzaiten), a goddess of feminine beauty and wealth. Sculptures of Benten and other minor gods can be found in a small cave (Benten-kutsu) next to the Benten-do.
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| The Cave |
The Great Buddha
The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 13.35 meters, it is the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's Todaiji Temple. (adventures at Nara in day 7)
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| The Great Buddha of Kamakura |
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| Cherry Blossom in Kamakura |
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| Cherry Blossom |
By noontime, we went back to the same station and make our way to Yokohama....
About 30 minutes by JR Tokaido/Yokosuka Line from Tokyo to Yokohama Station and about 10 to 15 mins by Shinkansen train from Tokyo toShin-Yokohama Station.
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| Routes going to Yokohama |
Yokohama
Yokohama is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan.
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| Getting around Yokohama |
The JR Sakuragicho Station in Yokohama...
The Minato Mirai 21 harbourside. The highlights are the Landmark Tower which is the tallest building in Japan, Queen's Square Yokohama (a shopping mall) and the Cosmo Clock 21, which was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world when it was built in 1989 and which also doubles as "the world's biggest clock".
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| The Landmark Tower, Queen's Square, The Cosmo Clock 21, and the Minato Bridge |
Yokohama's Minato Bridge #2 Cherry Blossom. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and were particularly nice along the riverbanks that forms a line at the edge after the bridge.
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| Cherry Blossom in Yokohama |
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| enjoying the scenery at the pathwalk near the bridge |
Since its lunchtime, we setup our blue cover under one of the full bloom cherry tree to rest and relax while having a nice lunch..... one perfect day!!!!
We don't wanna leave, but its kinda late already, we have to be in Kyoto by night fall.
While travelling on our way to Kyoto, by chance, it got to see the Mount Fuji.... so i hurried to pick up my camera and snap a few shots.. LUCKY ME!!! (its right after the Shin-Yokohama station toward Kyoto. So be ready.......Make sure you are seated at the right side of the Shinkansen.)
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| Mt. Fuji |
Kyoto
After 2 and a half of travelling...........Welcome to KYOTO!!!!!
Kyoto is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.
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| Kyoto Station |
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| The Kyoto Tower |
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| in front of the Kyoto Station |
We were so exhausted from the days itinenary, we wanted to rest our busy feet and soulful minds, without thinking twice we took a cab from the station and head to The Sakura/ Ryokan Kaede. This Modern Ryokan is located in the center of Kyoto, about 800 meters of Kyoto Station, right next to the Ryokan Sakura. Ryokan Kaede has 10 rooms. All rooms have their own private kitchen and bathroom, which can be very convenient for long stays. There are 2 kinds of guest rooms: Japanese combine Western style room or Western style rooms. Ryokan Kaede does not serve dinner however breakfast can be reserved at check-in and at cost of course... Oh... , the cab cost us around 640JY.
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| from top left: The Sakura Kaede Lobby, Zarah's at the Receiving Area , The Reception Counter |
we stayed at the second floor... Room 205 to be exact... its a japanese-style room (ryokan).
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| The Japanese Style |
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| Yukata Transform!!! |
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| at last, dinner dinner..... |
Toilet: as usual, CUTE.
Internet Connection: Check.....
Television: all Japanese Channels....hahahaha...
we even make our own beds.... nice and fluffy (futon)....
Me: tired......sleepy.
Good Night!!!!!!
See you in our day # 6 adventure.........
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