We went up to Nikko yesterday for the temple / shrine tour. I've been there fifty million times it seems, but it is always a nice day trip. We actually stayed overnight though so we could go to the onsen at our pension, the Turtle Inn.
By the time we got going, it was late in the day before we got up there (as is always the case - for some reason, the Nikko departure time is always a few hours after I think it will be). We just settled into the hotel, went out for dinner and then came back and went to the onsen.
This morning we got up and had breakfast, which was good. Then we hit the shrines. After walking around and taking a bunch of photos (I got some good detail shots which I will put up soon) we wandered back to Tokyo. We stopped by Asakusa on the way home to see the shrine there and walk down Naka-mise, which is the shopping street leading up to the shrine. It has lots of good souvenirs and traditional Japanese sweeets and stuff.
By the time we got back to my place, it was 5:30, so no time for a nap today! We left shortly after to go for drinks with some of my colleagues. There was a plan for karaoke, but every one was tired or not feeling well, so that will have to be for another day.
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