Dodged a Bullet

Had a lie in today because we were catching a bullet train back to Tokyo at midday. Packed up and headed down for yummy hotel breakfast noms.

Recent breakfast noms @ Hyatt Regency 

Waffles with fresh berries and cream

Fuju wawa Japanese pancakes 

Waffles with cream and berries

Smoked salmon, mushrooms, eggs & cheese 

After breakfast we walked around for a little bit exploring the area around the hotel. It was a little way away from the Kyoto city centre. In between a residential area and a street of quaint cafes about a third the size of a normal cafe and without any seating. The culture here is probably to grab and go, unless you were having a meal. 

Family owned bakery on the street

Heart hazelnut torte, cream canoli (?), chocolate brownie 

Came back to the hotel, packed up and left for Kyoto train station to catch the bullet train. In the train you couldn't feel the speed that we were going at, but you could definitely tell that it was significantly more than usual. The scenery from the window glazed past as if it were fast-forwarded and seemed out of focus. We were on the train for about 3 hours on the way up north to Tokyo which was still quite a way to travel what more without the bullet train. Japan has found ways to make themselves highly efficient, a futuristic city train sprinting through the counryside backdrop. 

Thank you Assikin for my sunnies, I feel so trendy

We even managed to catch Mount Fuji at one point. Could see the tip peering through the clouds like in the Toblerone packaging. Unsure whether it's worth it to take a trip all the way up there as it would take a whole day and then there's the risk of it being cloudy or rainy. 

Got to Tokyo and you're immedietly hit with big city feels. High rises, people rushing in the subway, five lane highways. I think I'm without a doubt more of a small town girl. Walked to the hotel and checked in before heading out to dinner. 

Lobby on the 38th floor 

View from the lobby hotel dining

Bathroom views

Hands down, the most beautiful hotel I've ever been to in my life. The hotel is on floors 30-38 of a building in the Shin-Nihombashi district so you have stunning views of the city from every angle of the hotel. 

Favourite shade of sky 

Was too hungry to take pictures during dinner which was steamboat beef and veges dipped in different sauces.

I need to start taking better pictures... Face mask count: still 2 because I've started to break out and I don't know what's causing it. Excited for a full day of exploring Tokyo tomorrow!