Sakae soba/udon, Hakodate, Japan

After a quick walk around the Hakodate waterfront and watching a cruise ship dock I headed towards the market area which is a short walk from Hakodate station.

I did a quick walk through the Hakodate Morning Market where there were many varieties of fresh seafood on offer.

At the south-eastern side of the market there is a food court with many food stalls. Continue reading “Sakae soba/udon, Hakodate, Japan”

APA Hotel Ueno Ekimae, Ueno, Tokyo, Japan

I’d decided I would stay around the Ueno area for this trip as it where the Keisei Skyline from Narita Airport terminates and where I could jump on the Shinkansen for my train north.

I chose an APA hotel called APA Hotel Ueno Ekimae which is about a 10 minute walk from both the Keisei station and JR Ueno station.

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