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Full bloom of Sakuras at Hamanako Lake |
I stayed in Arashiyama, Kyoto for one night only, after which I packed all my bags and headed north towards Nagoya area, where my Aunt lives. I took advantage of the Seishun Juhachi Kippu Pass or the "Youthful 18 Ticket". This gives pass gives you 5 days (need not to be consecutive) of unlimited travel on local and rapid Japan Railways trains, and take note this is nationwide! This is a cheaper alternative to the more expensive JR Pass(28,000 yen -7 days consecutive use) which allows you to use the Shinkansen or the bullet train. One obvious disadvantage in using the Kippuspass, is the longer travel period.
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Some Japanese use mask every time they use public transport, so ako naki uso na din. Prevention is better than cure! |
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My aunt with my super cute pamangkins met me at the train station |
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Light snacks before shopping for dinner |
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Dinner options |
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Another choice |
The following day, we prepared early for our trip to Nagashima Spa Land. It is a major amusement park in Mie Prefecture and has many roller coasters, gigantic Ferris wheel, and a water park.
We made a brief stop at Hamanako Lake area for breakfast.
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We strolled at the park near the restaurant. |
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with Aunt and her daughter |
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Look we have a little souvenir! |
My pamangkins enjoyed the whole place. I only tried a few rides because I already felt dizzy hahaha.
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With Robbie the Rabbit...the mascot of Nagashima |
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Space shuttle. I did not try this one. |
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One of the Roller Coaster inside the amusement park |
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We tried the mini viking. |
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Beautiful flowers inside the park |
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Red Dragon |
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