Japan Trip April 2017 (Tokyo, Hakone, Fuji 5 Lakes and Nikko)

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Walking towards Tokyo Skytree

Entrance at base of Tokyo Skytree.

 

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Queuing up for tickets.

Bought tickets to Tembo Deck which is at 350m. The main highlight of Tokyo Skytree is its two observation decks which offer spectacular views out over Tokyo. The two enclosed decks are located at heights of 350 and 450 meters respectively, making them the highest observation decks in Japan and some of the highest in the world.

 

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Great panoramic views of Tokyo. You can even see Mt Fuji on a really clear day.

 

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Such dense urban buildup.

 

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5th anniversary this year.

Took a break and had a ice cream at the cafe.

 

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Attack on Skytree! A special collaboration between Tokyo Skytree and the manga/anime series Attack on Titan.

 

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Special Attack on Titan menu at the cafe.

Some exclusive merchandises.

 

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Captain Levi.

So the colossal titan is taller than Skytree!

Did not get the tickets to go up to the Tembo Gallery which is at 450m.

Waiting for the lift to go down.

 

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Open plaza at the base of Tokyo Skytree.

1 last look at Tokyo Skytree before leaving.

 

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Japan Trip April 2017 - Day 6 - Hakone

Will be skipping day 4 and day 6 in Tokyo as those 2 days were spent to satisfy the inner otaku in myself.

Started the day early to catch an early train to Hakone.

Did not have to get any tickets as mine is included in the Fuji Hakone pass I purchased the day before.

 

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Opted to top up 880yen for the limited express 'Romance Train' to get to Hakone faster.

 

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Reached Yumoto Hakone station after a 90 mins train ride.

The beautiful Hayakawa River beside the station

 

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Queuing up for the Hakone Tozan Bus

Almost every bus stop will have the bus schedule and the buses are normally always on time.

Fuji Hakone pass. Provides a round trip train/bus ride to and from Tokyo and unlimited use of the various transport modes at Hakone and Fuji 5 Lakes.

 

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Got off at Motohakone-ko. This stop is also 1 of the 3 piers for the Hakone sightseeing cruise.

Lake Ashi was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano's last eruption 3000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone.

 

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First views of Mt Fuji.

 

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Lake Ashi was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano's last eruption 3000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone.

Background Mt Fuji? Oh the next 2 photos can see Fuji. Lucky u, I only saw misty fog. Got close up when i was in Gotemba

 

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Took a slow walk towards Hakonemachi.

Walking towards Onshihakone Park.

 

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Onshihakone Park. Supposed to be a good place for cherry blossoms.

 

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Had to track back for the ancient cedar avenue.

 

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Walked back to the checkpoint museum which was just beside Onshihakone Park.

Tickets and tourist brochure for the Hakone checkpoint. Hakone used to be an important checkpoint to control traffic along the Tokaido, the highway which linked Tokyo with Kyoto during the feudal Edo Period. The paid admission includes the checkpoint museum and the reconstructed checkpoint. Photos were not allowed for the checkpoint museum.