Snow, Onsen and Crab!

[VPS]

Me too!
I booked a ryokan famous for their full course crab dinner, at an eye watering price I might add....

yes but the memories will way outlive the cost

 

[rbjhan]

yes but the memories will way outlive the cost

Yes!
Also because I've been looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

 

[VPS]

Yes!
Also because I've looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

I've just been looking at London hotels too and horrified and very annoyed that my friend had to give up his flat in London. He'll be back in a few weeks but I need it sooner than that

 

[rbjhan]

I've just been looking at London hotels too and horrified and very annoyed that my friend had to give up his flat in London. He'll be back in a few weeks but I need it sooner than that

I've decided Premier Inn is my new best friend

 

[elanshin]

Yes!
Also because I've been looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

I had the same problem after NYC. My friend's sister (who lives in NYC) comes back home now and doesn't flinch at 300-500AUD a night hotel, they're "good value".

 

[rbjhan]

I had the same problem after NYC. My friend's sister (who lives in NYC) comes back home now and doesn't flinch at 300-500AUD a night hotel, they're "good value".

It's all about what you are used to isn't it.
If you say A$300 per night I convert that into 30K Yen in my head and went "oh I could book a ryokan with this money and that includes a nice room, onsen, dinner and breakfast!"

 

[rbjhan]

Damn the CX flight was a long haul config when I booked.
Now it's been changed to the 232 regional J, //sadface

 

[rbjhan]

日本三景 Three Views of Japan

The Japanese seem to be obsessed with the number three for some reason! (there are also 3 best night views, 3 best onsens, etc....yeah you get the idea)
Anyways these 3 are supposed to be the (best? most famous?) scenic spots in the country.
I've already been to Miyajima in Hiroshima, and Matsushima Bay in Miyagi.
I like Miyajima but holy cow wtf is Matsushima and why is it a best view??

So, I'm more than a bit skeptical about Amanohashidate...I mean, it's a sandbar....
But since I'm going to that region anyway, might as well pay a visit. Luckily the regional private rail company has some interesting special trains
I had the schedule all worked out and trains booked only to discover yesterday the cable car up a hill to see the sandbar is not running the whole of Feb! Chair lift is a no for me. So I'll need to go to the other end of the bay....problem is I don't have that one extra hour to do it!
Hmmm, might have to give up on one of the trains....not happy!