Last day in Kyoto.
Here's 2 photos taken outside our apartment.
Very pleased with this apartment in Kyoto! (:
Random:
Japan toilet bowls are very innovative and green. You wash hands and the used water will replenish your water reserve which will be used for flushing ltr. HAHA.
Next stop! Hakone; where Mount Fuji is found,
How to go:
Take JR line to Odawara.Kindly note that with taking the JR train will only get you to Odawara. To go to Hakone, you have to to take non-JR trains or buses into the Hakone area.
From Odawara, change to H line Hakone Tozan Bus to go to Moto-Hakone.
You can refer to this website about how to go Hakone:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html
As mentioned previously, make sure you are not late for your train. Purchase your tickets beforehand so that you and your friends can sit tgt. Or you can always exchange seats with a stranger when you are seated in the train.
We are taking Hikari 512 train.
Note: Nozomi 112 trains are not covered in the JR pass. They are the express train.
Bullet trains! A streamline shape to minimise air resistance so that it can travel faster. I am very fascinated with their trains!
Here's our limited edition Bento!
Have i ever mention that bento in Japan are absolutely delish? Each cost about $10, but its really damn nice.
Exactly at 8.33am, our bullet train is here!
My meal is not complete without coffee. Such vending machine are found everywhere in Japan, even on the streets. Grabbed a can of coffee before boarding the train. LOL.
Hakone, here we come!
Matcha and red bean are always a good idea to me!
Bought this sandwich because ah yew loves egg.
Our bento!
Oh yums.
I am very depressed at the sight of this. Its so cloudy. I wonder if i am able to see my Mount Fuji when i reach Hakone.
The 3 Ms.
Super cheap starbucks GT latte. ($2.50sgd?!) But this is so sweet, I don think its edible. LOL. Literally drinking sugar.
This is AWESOME. Decided to eat a proper meal before we head towards Hakone!
Love Ginadaco tacopachi balls!
This is what happens when egg is in the menu.
Head for the exit that states:
"Bus stop for Hakone Area (East Side)"
BUY THE HAKONE FREE PASS.
Kindly note that there is no 1-day pass for this, the minimum is the two day pass.
Not an isue for us, we are staying in Hakone for 2D1N.
But here is a more important reason:
It will cost 4000 yen per adult for the 2 day pass. But its more worth it to get the pass if you intend to take the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise ride.
Odawara station to Moto-Hakone Port 1,180 yen X2 (back and forth) = 2360 yen
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise ride 1000 yen X2 (back and forth) = 2000 yen
Total: 4360 yen.
Conclusion: Get the Hakone Free pass!
The Hakone Free Pass is the best and cheapest way to visit Hakone. It provides unlimited use of the cable car, ropeway, tourist boats, trains and buses in the area, plus the ride from Shinjuku station and back. It also provides discounts to around 50 places in Hakone.
Waiting for board to Hakone Tozan Bus to Motohakone-ko! Go to number 3.
P/s we took a bus because the Hakone Tozan train does not go to the bus terminal/pier terminal directly.
So how do you know if you should take a bus/train?
Depends on where you are going.If you wanna take the boat ride that will bring you to see Mount Fuji on Lake Ashi, take the bus! (the boat ride is included in the Hakone Free pass)
For a clearer picture and understanding on how to move around Hakone. From Odawara, we took the bus to go to Monohakone-ko station. This is where the pier is located.
This is what boys do.
Alight at the Monohakone-ko station and transfer to the hotel shuttle bus so that we can check in first!
We stayed at Hotel de Yama.
Upon reaching Monohakone-ko station, i got the biggest shock in my life.
This is like PSI 1000. i certainly didnt expect this.
This is like walking in clouds.
I come all the way to Hakone to see Mt Fuji, and i experienced such a heavy fog.
JUST MY LUCK. I am so depressed, i am sad beyond words.
I am supposed to see this. You have no idea how depressed i am.
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