Selfeet | The Journey

Taking an ultra short time for myself to write this in the middle of overtime work LOL, just because yesterday's was my birthday! Lots of photos haven't been shared, some posts still in the draft, and films haven't been developed (excited to see the result as I just tried 2 new analog cameras). 

Wishing myself to have an amazing journey ahead! :D

Spring in Japan | Olympus Mju Zoom 115, Pentax Espio Mini | Fuji Proplus exp, Superia 200 exp 2008

A Walk To | Lake Kawaguchiko - Fuji Five Lakes

Setelah drama ga kebagian tiket bus dari Tokyo ke Fuji Five Lakes, kita pun ngeteng naik kereta (yang mirip commuter line di Jakarta) dan naik kereta Thomas yang lucu itu alias Fujikyu Railway - semuanya demi ngeliat Gunung Fuji! 

akhirnya sampe juga di Stasiun Kawaguchiko yang berasa kaya Stasiun Bogor

Kawaguchiko Station

It was 5°C at that time 

Nggak usah takut nyasar karena banyak papan petunjuk (yang tulisannya Jepang haha)

mau hiking aja kawaii banget ya :3

Kawaguchiko Omnibus alias bus wara wiri :))

Akhirnya sampai juga kita di Kawaguchiko Station, dari sini kita naik bus wara wari nya Fuji Five Lakes. Tujuan kita buat ke Lake Kawaguchiko dan Kachi Kachi Ropeway. Lake Kawaguchiko itu adalah salah satu dari Fuji Five Lakes (ada Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko and Motosuko) - semuanya adalah spot-spot ok buat menikmati Mount Fuji. Di daerah ini banyak resort, hot spring, basecamp sebelum naik ke Mount Fuji dan banyak tourist attraction lainnya. 

inside the bus

Rasanya pengen tinggal di sini, buka jendela liat pemandangan danau, gunung Fuji terus pergi ke ladang buat bercocok tanam! hahaha

Olympus Mju Zoom 115 + Fuji Proplus 100 (expired)

How to get there: Read my previous posts

On The Way | Thomas and Friends Train of Fujikyu Railway

As I wrote before, we took hours to Kawaguchi from Tokyo, moving from one train to another. We arrive at Otsuki station, glad that we had JR Pass because it saved our money. We were relieved and happy that we took train than the bus because it turns out that it's faster, cheaper and guess what....

We got this Thomas train! hahaha we were so excited like every children in here

Olympus Mju Zoom 115 + Fuji Proplus (expired)

How to get to Kawaguchi (Fujikyu Highland) by train: 

Take the JR Chuo Line from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station (70 minutes, about 2500 yen by direct limited express train or 100 minutes, 1320 yen by local trains with usually one transfer along the way). From Otsuki, take the Fujikyu Railway Line to Kawaguchiko Station (55 minutes, 1140 yen one way). We had our JR Pass that we didn't need to pay to get in. The JR Kanto Area Pass covers the entire journey (except panorama seats on limited express trains); however, the Japan Rail Pass and JR East Pass are not valid between Otsuki and Kawaguchiko so we must buy round trip ticket and show our passport for Fujikyu Railway (2250 yen)

On The Way | Kawaguchi

Our plan for the second day in Tokyo, wake up early for Kawaguchiko! Probably some of you haven't heard of Kawaguchiko (just like me before I made the itinerary haha) but you must have heard of Mount Fuji. It's one of the best spot to view Mount Fuji, as we're not able to hike Fuji at that time.

We planned to reach Kawaguchiko by bus but unfortunately we ran out of tickets. With a serious discussion and internet access, we decided to take the train that took foreveeeeer to arrive in Kawaguchiko haha. Though, it was worth the view, both while on the way and Kawaguchiko itself. Somehow unplanned and surprise during traveling makes it more unforgettable right?

Olympus Mju Zoom 115 + Fuji Proplus (expired)

A Walk To | Ginza Tokyo

Are you rich, pretend to be rich or just a curious tourist like me? Go to Ginza! It's the most famous upmarket shopping and entertainment district. Not my favorite, I prefer Namba and Dotonburi in Osaka which is more conservative :P

Pentax Espio Mini + Fuji Proplus (expired)

How to get there:

Take train to Ginza Station on the Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza Subway Lines and Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and Yurakucho Subway Line.

On the Way | Kyoto

Probably, most people say that Tokyo is their favorite city in Japan but I can say that mine is Kyoto. I love it's scenic nature and traditional vibes.

During each visit my grandparents home or traveling, I always wonder if I was born and live in smaller town without traffic, pollution, hustle bustle of Jakarta.


Ok back to the topic haha, if someday I could back to Japan, Kyoto is in my first list, there are more to explore here, then followed by Fujikyu highland (again), Hiroshima and Nagasaki probably :D

Pentax Espio Mini + Fuji Superia 200 (expired) and Olympus Mju Zoom 115 + Fuji Proplus 100 (expired)

Spring in Kyoto

A Walk To | Osaka Castle

Our trip to Osaka is not completed if we don't visit the famous Osaka Castle. We catch the train to Osaka Castle from Universal Studio Osaka. We're quite afraid that Osaka Castle is already closed when we've arrived haha.

We took the train to Osakajokoen station and walked from the station to Osaka Castle. It was really cold that afternoon but the street view was so pretty since the entire Osaka Castle Park covers about two square kilometers with lots of green space!

osakajokoen station

the view from osakajokoen station to the street

It feels like in europe, though I've never been there :p

So happy that spring has started!

Olympus mju zoom 115 + fuji proplus (exp)

How to get there: 

The closest JR station to Osaka Castle is Osakajokoen Station on the JR Loop Line, a 10 minute, 160 yen ride from JR Osaka Station.

Castle Tower:

Hours 9:00 to 17:00 (entrance until 16:30)

Fees 600 yen