Up early to pack and head off to the Shinkansen. We learnt an important lesson yesterday getting to Disneyland. We learnt that attempting the Metro during peak hour with suitcases would not be wise. We decided to catch a cab to Shinagawa station.
Shortly after the train left Tokyo my GPS recorded a speed of 264km/h. It felt like we were hardly moving it was so smooth. We had a great view of Mt. Fuji from the train – a much better view than from our expensive Mt Fuji day trip.
After changing trains at Nagoya we headed into the mountains. Spectacular scenery (but difficult to photograph through the window of the train.)
In Takayama it was freezing. And sort of snowing. After a short walk to the old part of town, San-machi, we went to a Japanese restaurant for dinner, our first Japanese meal. The reason is simple. Japan has as much diversity in food as we do in Australia. Seems they like eating a variety of food (at least in the tourist areas).
Sitting writing this we are making comparisons between the size of hotel rooms. We think our entire Takayama room would fit into the bathroom of the Shanghai hotel room.
Well done Hunter Jnr. Family. You now hold the Land speed record for the family, beating our best of 180 km/h set in the pace car at Amaroo raceway some years ago.
Glad that you managed to see the clear view of Mt. Fuji while on the Bullet.
We can just imagine Lauren’s excitement at going to Disneyland as depicted in the photo. Loved Domino’s letter.
Bye for now – got work to do at this end…..
Looks like you are having a wonderful holiday. Thanks for sharing these beautiful images with us!
Omg so brilliant seeing mt fuji ….. Had rebeccas hens weekend 14 girls at beach house for the weekend …. Fun had by all … Wedding getting closer ….
Hi Col and fam, We are now on our second day of holidays, thank goodness, longest Term ever. Your trip sounds great and the pic of Mt Fuji is amazing if you took if from the train!!! Sad news, Sally Walker passed away. Funeral was on Friday, many of us missed duty on the Ath Carnival to go to the funeral on last day of term. Enkoy your last 2 weeks of leave. Enjoying your descriptions.