I had to write this so that I can tell a full picture to u...it wasn't all a bed of roses at Japan...I extended 3 days in Japan to do more detailed rides and I couldn't afford the nice hotel at shinagawa. So I booked myself to Sakura ryokan which is located in the old district of Askakusa. The place is simple but cosy... lugging the bike there was a real challenge, take it from me... bring a foldable trolley or u will not be able to move the bike around. I faced some minor issues like there was no elevator at Iriya train stn and had to carry the bike box up a looong flight of stairs. Well nothing that cant be solved.. just need patience and will power. The major station on the other hand don't have this problem and it was easy to manuver around. Here are some of the challenging terrain and the nice Ryokan I stayed. Suzki san, the owner was very kind and his family stayed in the Ryokan as well. For the record, I paid the full rates but I just wanted to share... if u like to experience Japan in another level... u got to stay at here.
http://www.sakura-ryokan.com/english/ehome.html
Now photos to tell all...
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| waiting for the train at Shinagawa stn, no problem here |
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| getting interesting at Ueno Stn.. more people.. |
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| super long stairs at Iriya Stn.. no elevator!!oh no.. just carry, we can do it! |
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| Nice price @ Sukura Ryokan |
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| simple and nice room |
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| totally unglam working area |
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| Noticeboard on the activities around the area |
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| This qualifies for the world smallest lift! |
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