Nagoya - To Do (11April2019 Nagoya Castle Sakura Week)

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Nagoya Castle (Sakura Week!)

The grounds itself has a small charge of 500Yen. We didn't go in, but the surrounding moat was pleasant to explore with the Sakura Flowers towards their end of bloom.

Click here for Nagoya Castle 1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031, Japan

 *The External Walls*

 *Enjoying the sunset*

 *Photographer checking her shot*

 *A raven Perched on the Sakura Tree*

Nagoya Castle's layout and bloom of the Sakura Trees aren't as picturesque as other known Sakura viewing spots. A nice 1.5hr or so exploration on bicycle to see the surrounding grounds as the sun sets.
Some other Bloom spots you might want to consider exploring.

Fukuoka - Nishi Park (A nice condensed park with varying feels and photo opportunities. Though not as impressive as others but worth the variety.) Kyoto - Japan famous Philosopher's walk in Kyoto and ending with Maruyama Park for a meal and soaking in the atmosphere.
Nara - Nara Park during Sakura Season.
Click here for Nagoya Castle 1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031, Japan

Fukuoka - To Do 08April2019 (Nishi Park Sakura Week)

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Nishi Park Sakura Season!

located 2.4km from Fukuoka Dome
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One of the recommended spots to catch Sakura Blooms while in Fukuoka.

A quaint size park with some elevation allows for a couple of great vantage points over looking the sea side and approach path of Fukuoka International. Each of the points have a  different look and feel to the place, which gives loads of opportunities for photo ops and quaint spots to just enjoy the atmosphere. 

Photo Point Number 1 just making up to the Top

Kaisaki restaurant located at the top of the hill

Photo Point Number 2 which overlooks the flight path towards RJFF international.

 The majestic 'Neco' (Cat)

 Downwind for RWY34 Visual Circuit.

 Enroute to other locations are also very picturisque.

Photo Point No3 The main shrine and lovely zen picnic area located below

A Sakura Canopy.

The elevation and varied landscape allows for a good mix of viewing locations for some really nice photo opportunities. Best to packet some food to enjoy the serenity of the place. Not much by way of food vendors/trucks nearby. Well worth a short 2-3hour venture.
Other Sakura Viewing locations to consider.
Kyoto - Japan famous Philosopher's walk in Kyoto and ending with Maruyama Park for a meal and soaking in the atmosphere.
Nara - Nara Park during Sakura Season.

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Fukuoka - 27March2019 市場ずし 魚辰 Ichiba-zushi-gyo tatsu

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Getting there
Renting a Bicycle

Go to level 4 of Hilton Sea hawk hotel to the concierge. Have your room number and name ready. Fill out the necessary details and they hand you the keys. The self locking white bicycles are located on level 1 and free for rental.

Click here for ABBA location of Gyo Sushi  市場ずし 魚辰〒810-0072 Fukuoka, Chūō-ku, Nagahama, 3-chōme−11−3 市場会館

Ichiba-Zushi-Gyo Tatsu
市場ずし 魚辰
NO CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED
There are ATMs there for you to withdraw some cash

Came recommended by a Fukuoka resident who now resides in Singapore. A place offering good, value conveyor belt Sushi. Although its located beside the Fish Market, this place is nothing like what you'd expect at Noryangjin Market or Tsukiji Fish Market. Totally quiet and non-touristy. Even the Gyo Sushi joint was located in a multi story business center of sorts with most of the small eateries located on the ground floor.

*A 30min cycle here. Saw some docked squid boats.*

Ordered On
27March2019
18Plates in Total. 

Really??

 *Selection of Toro from Normal to Fattiest. Pretty fair deal but fairly thin cuts. Not over the top Toro.*

Fed 2 at 5500yen in total.
Food 3.5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Value 3.5/5

In comparison to Conveyor belt Sushi, for the pricing and quality range it offers it does edge out the two cheaper value options Sushisho (NRT) and Kura Sushi (NRT). However it still looses out in overall variety and options in comparison to Chio Si Maru (NRT). Sushi-Gyo here seems to specialize mostly in their white fish varieties which were pretty enjoyable, with their stand out to be their rock fish. 

Out of the way location, but possibly en-route to Tenjin. The place had a queue on a Wed before doors open and filled out within 15mins of its opening.
Click here for ABBA location of Gyo Sushi  市場ずし 魚辰〒810-0072 Fukuoka, Chūō-ku, Nagahama, 3-chōme−11−3 市場会館