Last December 2016, I saw my mom’s profile photo with Mount Mayon (or some mountain) in the background. I told myself that I always wanted to bring my mom in Japan. I’ve been to places in Japan, but my mom hasn’t. I was actively looking for Cebu Pacific’s seatsale promos. Luckily, I was able to land promo tickets for my mom and sister. The tickets were booked separately and for just one way, so I had to wait for another promo for their return tickets. Worse case, I had to purchase normal tickets for their return flight. But none of that happened, I was able to book another promo ticket for their return flight! Woohoo!
Next thing to worry about – money. Japan is very expensive no doubt, so I had to be very wise in spending. I only told my mom and sister that they’d save money for their “shopping spree.”
Our 6 days itinerary was so tight. My mom actually walks slow, but I had to set the pace otherwise we would be wasting too much time for commute.
Day 1: Arrival
![Japan Arrival](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1.jpg)
![Ichiran Kawasaki](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2.jpg)
Day 2: Odawara, Kamakura, Enoshima, and Yokohama
![Odawara Castle](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/3.jpg)
![Kamakura Daibutusu](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/4.jpg)
![Enoshima](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5.jpg)
Day 3: Mount Fuji
![Kawaguchiko Station](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/6.jpg)
![Mt. Fuji 5th Station](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7.jpg)
Day 4: Karuizawa
![Mom with Momiji](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/8.jpg)
![Mama and snow](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/9.jpg)
Day 5: Meiji Temple, Ueno Park, Tokyo Imperial Palace, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara
![Meiji Temple](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/10.jpg)
![Dinner with Jenny](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/11.jpg)
![Ueno Park](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/12.jpg)
![Tokyo Station](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/13.jpg)
![Tokyo Imperial Palace](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/14.jpg)
![Harajuku Takeshita Street](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/15.jpg)
![Shibuya Crossing](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/16.jpg)
![Hachiko Statue](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/17.jpg)
![Nabe at Jenny's place](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/18.jpg)
Day 6: Departure 🙁
![Narita Airport Terminal 2](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/19.jpg)
Overall, it was a fast week for us since our itinerary was all packed up. Fast, fun, and memorable. I will forever be grateful to God for all these opportunities that we have in our lives. This is actually the first time I travelled with my family. Until our next travel!