Imado Jinja Shrine

Last day of the trip, we visit Imado Jinja Shrine, the origin o "Maneki Neko" or "Beckoning Lucky Cat". Once upon a time, an old poor woman who lived in Imado (Asakusa) had to sell her cat sadly. In the dream, the cat told her to make its image in clay. She did so and soon sold the statue. The clay cats were so popular and she soon become rich by selling them.

Jindaiji

Jindaiji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple in Chofu City, and the second oldest, after Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. So excited to visit Jindaiji and Kitaro Chaya at the same time.

Kitaro Chaya

So excited to visit Kitaro Chaya (Teahouse/Cafe). One of my favourite animation, I watched Season 4 in 1996, such a long long time. BTW I like the love story of Mr Mizuki Shigeru (水木しげる) and his wife. How can I watch NHK morning drama GeGeGe no Nyoubou (ゲゲゲの女房)???

Akebono Kodomo No Mori Koen

So excited to visit Akebono Kodomo No Mori Koen (known as Moomin Park). Even though I have forgotten Moomin story, Snufkin is always my favorite character! I arrive at 9:00am, the first visitor that day, hahahaha. The scene is so so so beautiful! Just like North Euro fairytale. So jealous that local children have this lovely park!

Enoshima

It is a beautiful day! As a die-hard Japanese drama/movie fan, I have to visit to where Girl In The Sunny Place (陽だまりの彼女), Nagareboshi (流れ星), Taiyou no Uta (タイヨウのうた) shot. Enoshima is such a beautiful and peaceful place! So happy to see Fuji Mountain clearly!

Kamakura

At first, simply wanna visit Kamakurakoko Mae (the view of Slam Dunk opening), Kamakura is a beautiful and peaceful place!

Ghibli Museum Mikata

Let's lose our way, together!

How wonderful wonderful it is! The lovely interior design (esp. spiral staircase and elevator), the making and drawing of animation, the model of Totoro and Robot Soldier (esp. the active ones in the museum), as well as "Path Of The Wind" are so impressing, in my mind!!!!!!

Cherry Blossom @Inokashira Park

Even though it is a little bit late, we can view the flurry of falling cherry blossoms, how romantic!

Cherry Blossom @Showa Kinen Park

Flower Festival is holding in Showa Kinen Park! Cherry Blossom, Tulip , Hyacinth, Nemophila are in full blossom!

Meiji Jingu

Meiji Jingu, a shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Emperor Meiji was the first emperor of modern Japan. He ascended to the throne in 1867 at the peak of the Meiji Restoration when Japan's feudal era came to an end and the emperor was restored to power. During the Meiji Period, Japan modernized and westernized herself to join the world's major powers by the time Emperor Meiji passed away in 1912.

Cherry Blossom @Shiba Park

It is a beautiful day! Slow walk in Shiba Park and Zojoji, happy to view late yaezakura:-D

Cherry Blossom @Sensoji Temple

As cherry blossom is in full blossom earlier this year, I always worry cannot view it. Thank God, happy to view late yaezakura:-D

Cherry Blossom @Ueno Park

Just view cherry blossom in Ueno Park at night last year, so we rush to there in the afternoon. Even though most of cherry blossom have been falling, many Japanese still gather happily. I can feel their passion! Happy to view some cherry blossom:-D

Cherry Blossom @Kaminari Gate Sensoji Temple

OHAYO~ Last day of the trip, we revisit Kaminari Gaten / Sensoji Temple in the early morning~ As it was raining and crowded with visitors on the first day, no mood to take photo. In the early morning, it is quite and peaceful here. The temple seems exceptionally sacred. The cherry blossom is beautiful in sunrise.

Cherry Blossom @Tokyo Imperial Palace

OH LA LA!!! To my disappointment, I could not book in advance the ticket of Ghibli Museum, one of my destination in Tokyo orz. I have not choice to cut off and reschedule. It racks my brain to think about it. I believe it is a must visit Tokyo Imperial Palace, where Emperor live. The palace is so vast and should be peaceful (if Chinese visitors not coming LOL). Even though there are not many Cherry Blossom species, the scene is elegant. We spend one lovely afternoon there. And it is nice to view sunset at House of Councillors, The National Diet of Japan.

Disney's Easter @Tokyo DisneySea

"I think what I want Disneyland to be most of all is a happy place, a place where adults and children can experience together some of the wonders of life, of adventure, and feel better because of it..."

Walt Disney

Cherry Blossom @Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

OH LA LA!!! We just learn that Tsukiji Fish Market is closed on Sunday morning (Obviously we haven't searched travel information in advance LOL). My Brother suggests to visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Viewing Cherry Blossom there is not in original schedule. A blessing in disguise, the garden is so big with many Cherry Blossom species, so beautiful. It has been crowded with sea of people. It is so warm to view Cherry Blossom with family on this beautiful day. We spend one morning here. I always love this Japanese activity in Spring, so romantic!!!

Cherry Blossom @Ueno Park

MAMMA MIA!!! It is raining and chill when we arrive Tokyo, I am nearly freezed!!! After visiting Kaminari Gate / Sensoji Temple and Skytree, we detour to Kappabashi Kitchen Town. To my disappointment, many shops are closing around 5pm (so early@@!?). A blessing in disguise, we find that we can go ahead to Ueno in the same direction (by walking!!!). My brother suggests to view Cherry Blossom at Ueno Park. Great!!! It is very special to view Cherry Blossom at night. It has been crowded with many people, so lively!!! I am so happy to view this Japanese traditional Religious Festival!!!