Dream trip

Day 1
Reach airport just on time for check in..although I have done web check in but still the drop baggage queue was long..due to holidays I guess..running out of time we had a quite bite inside the departure hall..there were two security border to pass before boarding aax..one at the gate another in front of the plane..found it weird..finally we're on board but stupid passenger went missing that caused a delay for about 20min..Finally took off and saying goodbye to my homeland...dozed off,makan and dozed again..


After 7 Hours..captain gave announcement of arrival..i can feel the cold out at the window..omg reaching soon! Runway was lit in colourful led lights..amazingly beautiful!! The moment we land, I have a feeling of unbelievingly myself landing on Tokyo international airport !!! Just felt like crying..I'm not exaggerating here!!


Got off the plane and took a bus to the terminal..once there quickly got ourselves into immigration as we wanted to rush for the train..queue was average..and before you clear custom u have to fill in a declaration form..(hassle)..we look for keikyu line signboard n follow it to the gate..problem arose!!! I don't know how to buy a ticket from the machine! As the crowd there got bigger..I quickly peep how the jap buy thier ticket and I tried it myself..voila!!got it!! Ran our way to the platform..took pics while waiting for train..we stayed at otorii, two stops from haneda. We had trouble locating the hotel at first actually we were both ばか!!the hotel was just next to the station!!東横inn is small but with full amenities..Bigger than expected!! RM225 a nite is definitely a steal! After check in we went to 7-11opposite the hotel to grab supper..had yakisoba and assorted sausages..yummy!!


Retiring for the night..


Day 2


Woke up around 7something packed and went downstairs to check out and have free breakfast..selection of breads, miso soup, potato salad, juice and coffee..we only had a bit as we're out of appetite..we got a PASMO card from the machine and started our journey to Tokyo Station. We're suppose to do a Otorii - Keikyu kamata - Shinagawa - Tokyo route (25 min) but............we took an hour half to get there....-__- super baka in taking trains...we were lost in halfway...haha..what an experience..after reach Tokyo station...* FAINT...soooo big soooo many ppl...after about 20 minutes of searching we finally found ourself to the Yaesu Central JR East office to exchange our JR Pass..the attendant was very helpful..finally we got our reserved seats ticket on the shinkansen to Osaka at 1030am..Phew..bought a Bento called Nihonbashi for breakfast and it was the suckiest bento in my life..cost me 1200 YEN(RM46). Had a very comfortable 3 hours journey down to ShinOsaka. He went to meet Mr.Chow all the way while me nap on and off..Shinkansen was really pleasant..just like sitting a plane..except that it's more more comfortable..the toilet is super clean, there's even a makeup room, vending machines, pay phone and attendant who sells snacks and drinks on a TRAIN!


Once we alighted at Osaka, we headed to the JR West Midorinomadoguchi ( Green window office) for reserving upcoming shinkansen seats and also purchase our USJ - universal studio japan tickets Y6100. Remember that this USJ ticket allow you a direct entry to the park, you don't have to queue to exchange a ticket there. I was told that we are not able to reserve seats to/from gala yuzawa because it was sold out =( After settling the ticketing we proceed to find our way to the hotel..we first wandering around osaka station and i decided to follow the way to Umeda first..dragged our luggage pass through numerous underground road and finally we reach Higashi Umeda without paying subway fare! From Higashi Umeda we took a subway to Minamimorimachi, where our hotel was located at..Check in was a breeze..while in the room i was totally unwell and exhausted...we were suppose to go to Osaka-jo but the plan failed..it was already 4pm! I rest myself for a short while and we walked out to hunt for lunch..we walked further and further until i saw a familiar name "Chibo" the famous okonomiyaki chain..so we went in to have our lunch/dinner..i was quite disappointed because they do not cook in front of us..tasted so so..i should have try the branch in dotonbori..


After dinner we continue walking again..until we reach Osaka station! Decided to go Shinsaibashi to locate a Disney Store there..From Osaka -Namba..at Namba JR follow the Midousuji road sign you will reach Shinsaibashi in about 15 minutes..As i did not have a very clear map of the area we just walked around and took pictures there..Saw the famous Glico man, Kani douraku, takoyakis stall etc..as we were walking the shops is getting ready to close..=( but we were in time to get to Disney store to get our tickets! Hurray! We bought cakes from a shop called Dalloyau..it was recommended by many forum..expensive but totally worth it! Decided to go back to get some rest after that..


As my flu was not recover yet..we decided to take a bath at the Onsen..the purpose of choosing this hotel - Dormy Inn Higashi Umeda is because they have a in house 'natural' hot spring..take note when you book online..some hotels offer public bath but Might not be natural spring water...hotel's onsen is on the top floor, women need a password to get in..so it's quite secure..got in and i started to undress and take a hot shower...which is SUPERB..they provide you with Shiseido bath products and Pola facial products..i think it's not bad..there are 3 pools there one hot indoor bath, indoor cold bath and a rotemburo (outdoor) . I tried the indoor and later the outdoor...So relaxing..but got aunty sharing with me =P Did not use the sauna though..Can't take pictures..so u might wanna see it here:
http://ameblo.jp/yoshiohgx4v-per/entry-10099424226.html
After a relaxing hot spring bath we went back to have supper - cakes and noodle =) Yummy although i wasn't feeling well ..


Day 3


Woke up bit late as we were too tired..change trains n finally we reach usj-universal studios japan! The crowd is really scary ...mostly students because it's their school holiday over there..we queue for about 20minutes just to get into the park ! I remember it was already 1030am. We went for shrek 4d, jaws,space fantasy,backdraft and lastly we played terminator and back to future! All was enjoyable..we had a quick lunch in amity before meeting up my friend Megumi. She had booked us into the panasonic lounge before the "terminator" starts..feel good to become a VIP ! We used the special elevator and priority entrance! It was sad that most game briefing are in Japanese so we couldn't enjoy to the max! Was glad to meet her and her bf takashi. They both came all the way fromFukuoka and Nagoya..I'm not sure will I do a trip to ipoh just to meet a friend!

The park was quite enjoyable and relaxing..but it closes at 5pm.. We farewell on the train..what a hardtime..I wish i could spend more time chatting with them or perhaps visiting okasan in Fukuoka next time..Naoe was sick too, no chance meeting her and her new born yuto!

The night we went to shinsaibashi again for shopping..too bad it started to rain..we tried takoyaki and grill crab legs..crab legs were awful..we then bought umbrella becuz of the rain..decided to go back hotel for another onsen session.. This time I was all alone in the bath!! Great privacy!! We had supper in the room after that..end of the day..