I’ve been monitoring Typhoon 5 (Typhoon Noru) because it will affect my plan tomorrow.
The ocean swells today.
I would know I would dive or end up enjoying dipping into a hot spring tomorrow morning when I arrive at Izukyu Shimoda Station at 8:48 am.
Now it’s 50:50 chance. Amen.
I cannot stop thinking of Hammerhead Shark.
I decide to return to Mikomoto this weekend.
Hopefully, I can upload nice photos of Hammerhead!
Bought tickets!
To be continued!
When I finished diving yesterday, the ocean became clear so I had a high hope to catch Hammerhead Sharks!
I could see more fish today…..
Stingray
But no Hammerhead Shark….. ahhhhhh
Sayonara Mikomoto-jima (Mikomoto Island).
After finish two dives at Zabune and Enokuchi Point, I had late lunch at Restaurants nearby Izukyu Shimoda Station.
Sushi, and
Chinese… yap, I was greedy. hehehe
I reserved a seat for Odoriko 118 at 4:50 pm and I had time for my train.
After lunch, I still had time to enjoy free foot bath at Shimida Station.
I think I enjoyed my stay as much as I could.
Okay, it’s time to get on the train.
I’m glad I took a train this time.
It was relaxing and enjoying sceneries from the window — even sleeping!
Today, I took the first Kodama (the Second earliest Shinkansen/bullet train) to Atami, Shizuoka.
Then, I changed to Ito Line to Izukyu Shimoda Station.
I dived twice at Zabune, Mikomoto Island, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka to look for Hammerhead Sharks.
The point is only 15 – 20 mins away from the harbor.
I thought I saw the shadow of shark, but nobody saw it and I don’t have a proof/photo…. hummmm
Today, I saw a group of Takabe (Yellowstriped Butterfish) and Isaki (Grunt).
After two dives, I checked in at Hotel Marseille which is conveniently located in front of Izukyu Shimoda Station.
I was hungry and had early dinner, Korean BBQ @ Hanmi, Shimoda, Shizuoka, at 5:30 pm.
Energy is charged.
I hope I can meet Hammerhead tomorrow.
Pleeeeeease
Kushimoto is located at the southeast point of Japan’s Honshu (main island).
The dive shop, Coral Queen, owns a boat and takes us to off shore points if the condition permits.
I’m lucky and went to all off shore points, 5 dives in two days.
On Saturday, I went to Shimamawari, Ichinone and Ninone; on Sunday, Ninone and Ichinone.
These diving spots are with interesting landscape, fish (tropical fish, too) and creatures (including edible ones such as Ise Lobsters, Slipper Lobster and shells) and corals (hard and soft).
Rockfish with a group of Silver-Stripe Round Herring
Crack
I named it, Half Dome, or is it more like Shark Fin?
Boxfish
Many fish
Corals
You can see that ocean is beautiful; therefore, seafood is so fresh and delicious!!
Lunch at Coral Queen is nice: Shirasu-don (Baby Sardine Bowl)
And dinner at town, Matsu-zushi.
It’s a bit far from Tokyo, 7 hours to reach there, but I would love to go back Kushimoto, Wakayama again to enjoy diving and food!
It’s been very hot in Tokyo.
I decide to escape from Tokyo; hopped on a plane after office.
Arrived at Kansai Airport.
And here I am….at Kushimoto Royal Hotel.
I stayed at this hotel in last February and introduced this hotel.
At that time, I visited here for different purpose, visiting temples, then I spotted few dive shops in this area, wondering how beautiful it could be being at the tip of Kii Peninsula.
Good night.
Oh no, I finished these shelled non-salted almonds and pistachios…
I bought these in California.
I highly recommend to buy when you find these!
It’s so delicious and believe healthy!
I bought these in Vegas: iPhone 6S Gritterly Case (I love gritterly things), iPhone Cover Power Bank, Wireless Headset and Speaker.
I don’t know I did buy them with a good price, but I’m happy with design and quality.
Now I’m motivating to go to gym by listening to upbeat music with a new headset.
It’s tough to keep the motivation…ahhhhhh
I had a busy morning.
I woke up 4:30 am to send my friends to Tokyo Station to catch a 6:10 airport limousine bus for Narita Airport.
Tokyo was peaceful at 6:00.
Imperial Palace
Parliament
Hiejinjya (Hie Shrine)
I woke up early so I needed a strong booster for today.
I made a large cup of Coffee Bean coffee.
I brought few coffee Bean coffee packets from the States because they are precious.
There are only eight Coffee Bean shops in Japan; thereofore, I felt rich drinking Coffee Bean Coffee at home!!
My friend treated me a kebab for breakfast @ Asian Kebab, Roppongi.
I ordered Otsumami (snacks); this menu is Kebab meat and cabbage only (no rice or a pita bread).
It’s delicious and good portion.
I think I will take out this when I feel lazy to cook. hahaha
I took Chuo Highway to Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
We can go up to 5th Station by car.
There is a rest area to take a break and to admire Mt. Fuji.
Rest area.
Restaurant
The menu is displayed.
But purchasing meal tickets is challenging because words are written in Japanese. Hummm
I had a shaved ice.
There is a local Mt. Fuji Beer vending machine.
I bought one for my sourvenir.
If you run out Japanese yen, don’t worry.
There is a money changer machine for many currencies.
The service is better than ordinary banks.
I prayed Fujisan Komitake Jinjya (Mt. Fuji Komitake Shrine).
We can also admire a lake view.
I think this is Kawaguchiko (Kawaguchi Lake).
I enjoyed being ON the Mt. Fuji, but I struggle with a traffic jam. Ahhhh
It was 7 pm when we arrived Tokyo; therefore, decided to go to Odaiba for ocean view and dinner.
Kaisendon (Seafood Bowl) for dinner @ Genchan, Odaiba.
After getting energy, walked the area to enjoy night view of Tokyo Bay.
It is not my first time to post about Mt. Fuji and Odaiba.
Well, these are my favorite places; I will continue to post whenever I can to share the view of the day with you.
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