Two weeks ago, we (two colleagues and I) did a
This, my friends, is one of the perks working for an airline.
My return tickets cost me only RM198 (ca. $55) -
We took a red eye to Nagoya; arriving early on Wednesday (28th May 2014). Outbound flight was full - perhaps because it was, after all, school holiday season in Malaysia and of course, the fact that visa restriction has been uplifted.
Lucky for us, we had a great set of Crew on board :)
Arrived Chubu (the airport in Nagoya) at almost 09:00 am and went straight to our hotel.
Our Crew are staying in the same hotel and it is conveniently located next to the airport -- only steps away, in fact.
Checking in only takes minutes as we came with the Crew.
Room with a View
We had this room with a gorgeous view of the ocean. Ferries run from the pier to both Matsusaka and Tsu -- which we didn't go to due to time constraint.
** Mental note - definitely have to go back to Japan. Would like to go to Sakakibara-onsen in Tsu.
Our "wake-up call" was at 14:30pm (Nagoya time).
We met up with the rest at the Lobby for a bit of sightseeing. Rented a van for two days -- Masato (one of the Japanese crew on board) "acted" as our unofficial tour guide.
Roadtrippin'
It was a long-ass drive to get to the City -- the airport is located on Bay of Ise (man-made island) about 40kms away from the mainland via toll road. But 'twas a fun drive nevertheless. We sang to various songs and talked about random things all the way.
Our first stop was Nagoya Castle.
Nagoya Castle
Entrance fee to the Castle ¥500 (ca. $5 /person).
The compound was huge (complete with restaurant and of course, vending machines) -- super beautiful, with blooming flowers et al. We walked around a bit, with Masato explaining a bit on the History of the Castle.
Group shot with (part of) the Crew
My two travel partners
Another group shot
We managed to be last few people to go into the Donjon -- the site closes at 16:30pm everyday.
The interior was beautiful (I didn't really take pictures as I was busy admiring the architecture). Each floors were furnished with different exhibit that one can stop to admire.
I took the lift to the 7th floor of the Donjon (most of the other guys decided to climb the stairs) to see the Observation Deck. Not as high up as any of the other towers I've been to (e.g. view from Seoul's N Tower was breathtaking) but gorgeous view nevertheless.
The last photo (above) was taken as soon as we got out of the Donjon.
One matcha (green tea) ice cream costs ¥350 (ca. $3.50) -- a bit on the expensive side, but worth all the penny :)
Our next stop was Nagoya's main shopping/commercial district - Sakae.
Quite a drive away. Well, everywhere seems to be quite a drive away in Nagoya.
We walked around a bit --
One of the crew suggested dinner. So Masato approached a boy (he's one of the many boys/girls walking around town with their iPads; suggesting restaurants to anyone who ask) to make a restaurant reservation.
In Sakae with my two travel partners
The weather was beautiful to walk around in.
Our restaurant was 10mins walk from the main area we were at -- a cozy local joint.
I ordered my favourite unagi dish. Costs me ¥2500 (ca. $25 per bowl) but, hands down, the best unagi dish I've ever tried.
Favorite dish EVER.
I also ordered fresh sashimi for ¥1600 (ca. $16) off the menu. Cheaper than my unagi -
Fresh sashimi
Foods are super awesome!!!
A bit on the more expensive side but worth paying for.
We spent hours hanging out in the city -- the boys wanted to go to the onsen, but unfortunately it was full.
On that very night, I went to bed all smiley and with a happy tummy *burp*
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