SHIKIMIKIE

 This is the place we stayed at in Hakone. I would say that this is a budget friendly option. But I'm still here to tell you what to expect. Check in time is 3 pm like some other places. The beds are comfortable enough. They provide you with yukatas that you can use to sleep or to go to the onsens. They have complimentary teas. One thing I didn't like is that the bidet, although present is not working. The bathroom door is...

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 entranceThe 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...

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 DisplayElevatorI'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...

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 nightThe lobby. I honestly don't understand the center piece but it's nice enough. sunsetThe 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 viewI also love their bath stuff! This is fancy. The...