Day: 16 March 2009

Japan

Asama Spa in Matsumoto

16/03/2009

Tonight, we are staying at a traditional Japanese Ryokan (Inn) with an Onsen (Hot Spa Pool). It is owned by the parents in law of one David’s Tokyo based friends. Our hpsts are lovely people and Mrs Takizawa (Mariko) kindly met us at the train and spent all afternoon showing us around the town. We […]

Japan

Being a Train Nerd

16/03/2009

Here we are at Shinjiku Station and about to catch this train (Azusa No 9) for our three hour trip to Matsomoto which is 278 kms from here.. We have a reserved seat in Car 10. This morning there is a train every half hour and then one every hour after 10.00 am.