Hakone - Super Lutein Factory Visit - Gotemba Factory Outlet Mall

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I'm too lazy to fit in all the pictures in for day 3 so, I just pick some of them. Before we came down from the hills, we stopped by a temple but we were given only 15mins to walk around. The temple was a uphill walk for 5mins and since my grandma couldn't walk up, we lepak around the kaki only.. The place was so clean and peaceful. 

The main destination that everyone was excited about was the Gotemba Factory Outlet. But probably it wasn't the first time I visit any outlets so I think the outlet was just okay. I actually Google it before I visited that place and I read quite a few reviews about the outlet. It is indeed a huge place, divided into East and West part and there are a lot of brands waiting for your visit. But I wasn't too much attracted to all of them e.g. shoe store, home decor stores etc. And the air is definitely refreshing. Even my grandma likes it there. :)

Then we stayed in Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel for 2 nights and it was A-MA-ZING. The room was super comfy and I love the toilet. Wtm.. XD

I'll be back for the rest of the trip. :) Sayonara!

michellesnoopy

Ito Fruits Farm - Mt Omuro - Hakone Yunessun Hot Spring Theme Park

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Chapter 2 is here! I don't remember when was the last post with such tremendous pictures. It's taking too much of my time editing and combining them.  But here is my next adventure in Japan!

I am so excited about the outings especially the hot spring theme park! But first up, breakfast of course! I love the plate! They are just too cute with all the square spaces.. Next, we visited the fruit farm nearby our hotel. We went for the mandarin farm and were allowed to pick 5 mandarins. But I only pick 1 cause I'm not really a mandarin fan. :) Forgot to mention.....the sun was glowing! Wtm.. XD 

We were given a persimmon each too. Grandma had it in the hotel that night and she said it was sweet. I left mine untouched. Too tired, too stuffed for a tiny persimmon :( 

Took chairlift up to Mount Omuro  - a volcano located in Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka pref. It is about 580m tall and has a great view from the top of the mountain.You can see beautiful Mt. Fuji, Izu Peninsula and Pacific Ocean. Every once a year, the mountain is burnt down, called "Yamayaki".

Oh yes a very pretty and refreshing view. I didn't walk around the mountain like some of us did but this view is good enough for me. I tried the Wasabi ice cream they sold in their souvenir shop. I just can't accept wasabi as ice cream. No way..

You see that face? =___=

Lunch time! But didn't get to snap any pretty food. Just the desserts. 

Last stop before dinner - Hakone Yunessun Hot Spring Theme Park!  I didn't soak myself into the pools cause I have to be with my grandma but took loads of pictures for the aunties and uncles. LOL.. So funny seeing them pose and have fun in the pool.....in their swimsuits! XD

OMG I'm so tired editing the pictures, can I continue this next time? XD Wtm.... Be back soon! Sayonara!




michellesnoopy

Narita - Kamakura Buddha - Ito Onsen

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Beautiful October, beautiful October! Last year, I went to Bangkok for my birthday with my roomie. Not the exact date but for me it's good enough. The trip wasn't really planned to be that week itself but since the travel date is limited, we went that weekend. Two silly monkeys went to Bangkok with no fear getting raped or killed or kidnapped. Wtm...

Anyway, this year, I have the privilege to fly my grandma and I to my fave country of all time - Japan. With all the expenses paid (which includes a return ticket, hotel rooms and daily meals), we really enjoyed our time to the max for exactly a week! XD

Upon arrival, we went to visit the company who paid for this expenses in Tokyo. A huge and really tall building. Didn't snap any pictures cause it was a little rainy and we had to rush in and out of the building.

After lunch, we went to Ito Onsen and I managed to snap some pictures on our way up. It's actually located uphill and halfway through, we stopped by The Great Buddha of Kamakura temple. The place was so refreshing and peaceful but full of tourists at the same time.

Upon arrival, we checked in into our hotel which doesn't need any room key beforehand as the key was already in the room. They don't usually lock the rooms. A very spacious and comfy room for me and grandma. :)

Then we had dinner just right after we changed into our yukata (prepared in the cupboard). So comfy to wear that and walk around the hotel. It's for us to experience their culture and tradition of wearing a yukata. Our meals were prepared and no joke about the portion...It was all served in small plates but the quantity of plates coming in and out are just enormous! Too much for me to bear! There were entertainments from a singer too. So pretty and talented. The night was lovely.

We went back to our room and realised our beds were prepared by the hotel service too. And it's not that bad to sleep on the floor! Or maybe I was too tired that day, everything seems comfy and just nice. Hahah! Wtm...

Me, tired, in yukata! 

That's it for starters. Be back soon! Sayonara!




michellesnoopy