Kitakanto Area Jednodňové výlety

Išli sme na prehliadku Kjóta s Theou. Naša skupina mala asi 10 ľudí a trvala približne 2,5 hodiny. Aký skvelý spôsob, ako spoznať a pochopiť históriu Kjóta. Prehliadka sa páčila aj mojim 9 a 12-ročným deťom, dokonca viac ako workshop kitsune, ktorý sme absolvovali skôr dnes. Thea bola skvelá v tom, ako dala skupine čas na fotenie, modlenie sa v rôznych svätyniach, ak sme chceli, a pomohla urobiť pekné rodinné fotografie. Tip: Zarezervujte si čas asi hodinu pred západom slnka, aby ste mohli vidieť niektoré chrámy za denného svetla, ale aj Gion v noci s lampiónmi.

Prišli sme do Tokia s deťmi a výber zájazdu som zvažoval najopatrnejšie. Moja voľba bola skutočne vynikajúca. Bolo obrovské šťastie stretnúť sprievodkyňu Seigu Kanazawu. Zraz bol o 8:00 na stanici v Tokiu, a hoci sme sa pripravovali od skorého rána, keďže naše ubytovanie bolo v Ariake, obával som sa, že prídeme neskoro, aj keď sme išli autobusom. Bol som veľmi vďačný za to, že nás priebežne informovala cez KakaoTalk. A bol som veľmi vďačný, že nás prišla vyzdvihnúť, keď sme vystúpili z autobusu a potrebovali sa dostať na miesto zrazu. Našťastie sme nastúpili do autobusu presne o 8:00, za čo som bol vďačný. Počas cesty sa usmievala a rozprávala veľa zaujímavých príbehov. Myslel som si, že naše druhé dieťa nepočúva, ale ono si všetko zapamätalo a potom mi to rozprávalo, čo ma naplnilo hrdosťou. Myslel som si, že neuvidíme horu Fudži, ale bola taká jasná a krásne viditeľná, že to bol naozaj veľmi uspokojivý zájazd. Bola skvelá aj v tom, že nám s nadšením fotila a dobre nás sprevádzala. Určite si to zarezervujem aj nabudúce ^^ Vďaka nej to bol šťastný zájazd.

A refreshing escape from Tokyo as it offers a perfect mix of nature, culture and great food.The local seafood was fresh and delicious. Seaside park was a bit disappointing as now is the season for the flower hills but since the park is big so still a nice walk in the green forest. There is fun fair and play ground for children but no time to play. Overall, exploring scenic parks, visiting temples and shrines, taking in the ocean views, Ibaraki offers a different side of Japan that's well worth discovering.

Keďže v štátnom parku Hitachi Seaside Park kvitli nemofily, bolo pre mňa príliš náročné cestovať tam z Tokia sám, a tak som sa prihlásil na jednodňový výlet cez Klook. Našou sprievodkyňou bola Elsa, milá čínska dievčina s jemným hlasom. Cesta z Tokia trvala asi dve hodiny. Prvou zastávkou bola svätyňa Oarai a torii brána pri mori. Svätyňa má viac ako tisícročnú históriu a jej vonkajšie nádvorie je veľmi pokojné. Po zostúpení dlhého schodiska sa dostanete k moru, kde si môžete pozrieť torii bránu. Elsa nám pomohla urobiť krásne fotografie! Potom sme išli na obed na rybí trh Nakaminato. Rybí trh nebol veľký, ale hoci bol všedný deň, bolo tam veľa turistov a na obed sme čakali veľmi dlho! Takmer sme nestihli zraz, a tak sme požiadali Elsu, aby nám pomohla s komunikáciou. Dokonca nám pomohla aj s vyzdvihnutím jedla, za čo sme jej veľmi vďační! Poslednou zastávkou bolo hlavné lákadlo – more nemofíl. Štátny park Hitachi Seaside Park je obrovský, a tak sme si na vlastné náklady vzali turistický autobus k moru kvetov, kde sme si užili fotografovanie a prehliadku. Bolo to naozaj veľkolepé a krásne! Mali sme šťastie na skvelú sprievodkyňu a členov skupiny. Všetci sa stretli načas a v autobuse boli ticho a oddychovali, takže sme spolu strávili príjemný deň!

The tour leader was great and emphasized the importance of being on time, mentioning that the bus would leave otherwise. This reminder was very helpful, and everyone was on time today, February 2nd. Lunch was delicious. The snow tubing and sledding in the morning were a lot of fun. The weather was great, with light, fine snow falling. We had a lot of fun. The strawberries were delicious, and we ate so many we were stuffed. The tofu skin making experience in the afternoon was fantastic. It was my first time making tofu skin myself, and it was a lot of fun. Today's itinerary was wonderful. We were constantly eating and on our way to eat, haha. It was an excellent trip. The tour leader and guide were Taiwanese, very helpful, and helped me take photos. They were very nice. This trip was great, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to play in the snow.

I’ve joined quite a few tours labeled as “small group,” but they often end up being larger than expected but this one truly delivered. The group was genuinely small, which made the whole experience feel more relaxed and enjoyable. We visited three locations, and I really appreciated how the guide gave us the freedom to explore each place at our own pace. As a solo traveler, I loved being able to wander around and discover things on my own while still getting helpful recommendations from the guide on where to go. One tip: make sure to check the flower calendar for Hitachi Seaside Park before booking, as different flowers bloom throughout the year. I was hoping to catch the nemophila, but during my visit, only the daffodils were in bloom, which were still beautiful in their own way. Overall, this is a great tour if you enjoy a balance of guidance and independence. I highly recommend it, especially for solo travelers who value flexibility.

Ďakujeme pánovi Gao Hongmiaovi za jeho starostlivosť a trpezlivosť. Vďaka nemu bol každý náš dnešný výlet veľmi hladký ♥️ Hoci sme nešli k vodopádom, videli sme rozkvitnuté čerešne a chytili sme posledné zvyšky zimy. Za jeden deň sme zažili jar s rozkvitnutými čerešňami, jedli sme čerstvé jahody priamo z farmy a videli sme sneh, ktorý je typický pre zimu. Navyše sme sa vrátili do Tokia už po šiestej večer a stihli sme aj nákupy v obchodnom centre. Za jeden deň sme stihli toľko vecí, že to naozaj stálo za to, vrelo odporúčam.

I almost wanted to cancel this trip because the flower season was over, but then I thought a suburban tour would also give my feet a rest. The date was the Friday after Golden Week, so there were far fewer tourists, and we hardly had to wait in line for anything. The three stops on the itinerary weren't far apart. Initially, it was just 'get on the bus - sleep - attraction - eat - attraction - go back.' It took over two hours to get to the first attraction, even without much traffic. At Oarai Isosaki Shrine, I think the main point is to go down the stairs to the beach. For the fish market, you really need to do your research beforehand and decide immediately which restaurant you want to eat at, otherwise, you definitely won't have enough time. The last stop was a park. I initially thought it was just a nature park, but it actually had playground equipment, so it's a great place for those with kids. Since the flowers had already withered this time, we took the guided tour bus that circles the park. One loop took about 40-50 minutes. The park is truly enormous; if you don't take the bus, you'd need to rent a bicycle, or you'd be exhausted from walking. In summary, this tour isn't one where the guide takes you around the attractions; it's all free time, so it's essential to do your homework beforehand.

Our guide was incredibly kind, and when we asked for recommendations for good restaurants around Tokyo, they meticulously found some for us, which allowed us to enjoy delicious meals. However, the travel time was longer than expected, so the time we could spend at our destination felt a bit short. This was the case even on a weekday, which made me think that travel times could be even longer on weekends.