Friday, September 19, 2014

A Japan trip with my 12 year old son - magic!



Taking the Yurikamome train to Odaiba is an awesome journey highlighting some of the amazing structural buildings in the area.


Local Izakaya (pub) food will delight you. 
Himeji Castle has recently been done up and the surrounding area offers great entertainment.



Toei Movie Park in Kyoto puts on a great ninja show.
Camping anyone ?
Arashiyama is famous for many reasons, take a boat ride on the river, climb the mountain to see the monkeys and view Kyoto from above, shop in the many souvenir stores or enjoy some locally cooked takoyaki (octopus balls) as we did.



Washoku - traditional Japanese fare
Kinkakujo

Drink anyone?










Asakusa






Skytree
Sample food makes it easy to decide on your meals.
Such a variety of mushrooms to choose from.
Miraikan is the Science Museum located in Odaiba.



Pretty cool spot for all kids big and small.

Legoland

Himonya, Meguro









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