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Tuesday 12 March 2024

Your Hotel Unnie | Susukinohara Ichinoyu, Hakone

March 12, 2024 0
Your Hotel Unnie | Susukinohara Ichinoyu, Hakone

This is the entrance of the vacation house. The place is called Susukinohara Ichinoyu in Hakone. 



Right by the reception area, you can find this place where you can take disposable items like hairbrush, toothbrush, and the like. You can also get your own Yukata to use. 


The entrance


The place is near a bus stop and is near a convenience store so you don't have to worry if you want late night snacking. 


There is a private onsen with spectacular view. 


The futon on the tatami is surprisingly comfortable. It is also heated so don't you worry. I guess it will also be cooled down during the summer. 


Complimentary teas and tangerines from a local farmer.


I loved the scallop the most. We included dinner and breakfast in our booking and it was so worth it. You can choose time to come to the hall. 




Pictures above are that of dinner. Those below is breakfast. Same as dinner, you can choose what time works for you.





The breakfast is also very filling. 







The vacation house have a total of four baths. Two for the women and two for gentlemen. What's interesting is that they switch it up at some point so yeah, I was able to enjoy 4 baths! They are basically the same, but still! A little different. The main point is that there is an alkaline bath indoor bath and an open air acidic bath. I really enjoyed my stay here. I have no complaint other than the small shower space beside the private bath. 

Name: Susukinohara Ichinoyu
Place: Hakone
Nearest Station: Daigatake Bus Stop
When: December 17 -December 18 2023
Estimate Price: 51 ,000 YEN ~ 
Pros: The rooms are nice enough. The food is delicious. The baths are relaxing. There is a private pool.
Cons: The shower inside the room is in an open air and small. 












Friday 16 February 2024

Your Hotel Unnie | Hilton Narita

February 16, 2024 0
Your Hotel Unnie | Hilton Narita



Hilton Narita at night. 


I went here because my sister flew to Japan and this time, it's at Narita so this is one of the hotels they are affiliated to I guess. 



There is a shuttle bus from the airport that you can take for free. 


Hilton Narita Halloween Display


Elevator


I'm not very knowledgable with hotels yet but I don't like the odd shape of Hilton Narita. The odd shape isn't much of the problem but it's kind of narrow. 



Nothing much for the hotel free stuff. Just the normal ones you'd get at other places. 


The place is clean thankfully. 

Room is small but comfy :) I'm sure they have bigger rooms but yeah it feels kind of condensed.



Name: Hilton Narita
Place: Narita
Nearest Station: Narita Airport Terminal
When: October 3 2023 - October 4 2023
Estimate Price: 12,113 YEN ~ 
Pros: The rooms are nice enough. 
Cons: The indoor pool is not very impressive.





Sunday 8 October 2023

Your Hotel Unnie | Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba

October 08, 2023 0
Your Hotel Unnie | Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Myself and sis 

My sister is an airline crew and on her flight to Japan, she got to stay at Grand Nikko Tokyo in Odaiba. 


This is what the hotel looks like at night


The lobby. I honestly don't understand the center piece but it's nice enough. 

sunset

The view is to die for! This is actually my second time here and I guess I would never get tired of it because of this view alone. 


Morning view


I also love their bath stuff! This is fancy. 



The bath tub. Big enough! Although I haven't used this on my two trips here. 



Room here starts at 13.6K yen on Agoda and it goes up to 26K depending on how soon you want the room or what day of the week it is. The room is really clean and nice. It looks very new as it is said on their website that is renovated. 

Hallway 


Elevator


Elevator


Elevator

I don't know why I have so many elevator pictures but it is what it is. 


Also, instead of the Yukata, they provide you with pajamas. Interesting. 



Name: Grand Nikko Tokyo 
Place: Odaiba
Nearest Station: Daiba Station/Tokyo Teleport Station Station
When: September 16-September 17 2023
Price: 13.6 YEN ~ 
Pros: What I like about this hotel is that it is near everything! There is a station right outside the hotel.
Cons: The outdoor pool is not free! 

I don't actually know if the indoor pool is free for every guest but my sister and I was able to enjoy it for free. I don't know if they will charge the airline or what but yeah. The pool is very nice! There is a three lap pool, hot bath, jet bath and mist sauna. Inside the locker/dressing room, there is a hot and cold  bath and your traditional wood sauna which is probably my favorite part! 

Wednesday 25 May 2022

Since I’ve Been Gone

May 25, 2022 0
Since I’ve Been Gone



First day of freedom! For our first day of freedom, my sister and I went to Ebina. Will probably post more about it later. 



Went to the cemetery with the sis to visit dad. 



Bought a bike! (sad to say that I don't use this bike anymore but yeah, it was a good bike and it was good while it lasted. 

I feel like I have to tell you where the heck I’ve been for the past 10 months. Japan is still Japan but kind of different. With all the things going on right now and all, I don’t even know. So we arrived July 31st last year and 10 months after, here I am. Did quarantine which seemed to be the longest quarantine of my life considering I don’t have my Luna with me. My new quarantine buddy which is my sister is just as sleepy as my Luna so yeah I think we’re good. Employed for a couple of months now too! I have been to a lot of places with the sis that I will be sharing with you of course. I don't know but I feel like I'm a little bit uninspired to post everything in my life, recently. Like, I'm okay though but I just feel uninspired. But yeah, I'll definitely try and pick up the pace and share! I feel like if anything, getting back on track is more beneficial for me anyway. So that's what I'm gonna do! Here are random photos over the past 10 months. 


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Went to Shibuya and dressed as a doctor for Halloween. It was a good cosplay moment. My sister dressed up as a nun and sis people be confessing. 



My sis and I at IKEA in Shibuya. Face. Hair (boo). Ice cream. 



Oh curly hair. I don't think I'll ever miss you. 




Shibuya Crossing



Went to Fuji Q for my sister's 22nd birthday. Fuji san didn't disappoint. 



Also bought iPhone 13 Pro Max last December. It took them almost three months to have the unit ready but oh well. It's an okay phone. 



Sagamihara station's humble illumination. I live by the next station now and I miss Sagamihara to be honest. It's home for me. 


I also turned 30! Yes, the big three oh. 




There's a ramen place near my station that is giving us the vibe. My sister and I probably ate here as much we ate in our all time favorite Sakura ramen. We likey likey. Well I guess that's the overall view of how I've been so far. See you in my first full post after this.


I hope there's a way my Luna can talk to me. I miss talking to her and being with her. Until we see each other again, Luna! I miss you so much.