We checked out of our hotel in Osaka and made our way to the train station with our bags. Marcus had been in Japan for a few days so had worked out how to navigate the train system which was a great help. The stations were fairly busy but with Marcus’ assistance, we managed to use our Suica cards and obtain tickets for the fast train to Nagoya which was more complicated. Once on the platform, everything was straight forward and we had a relaxing journey to Nagoya.
We had intended to put our luggage in lockers at the station and spend some time there while waiting to check in to our hotel at 16:00. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find lockers big enough for our bags, so we spent a couple of hours in Starbucks to fill in time before travelling on to Chikusa Station and walking a short distance to our accommodation. Our Airbnb is on the 8th floor of an apartment block and is to be our home for the next four nights. The apartment is basically Japanese style and is comfortable and clean with a big window and sliding doors which open out to a small balcony.
We had our own bedroom and the boys soon worked out their bedding arrangements in the living area.
Before heading out for a meal, we had a bottle of champagne to celebrate 60 years since our first date.
Corinne & Jak celebrating 60 years since our first date
Out on the street Marcus very quickly spied a tiny local restaurant just around the corner from our apartment. Mega beers were promptly ordered and Marcus selected several dishes which we could share. The food arrived fairly promptly and was delicious.
Marcus, Bryce, Jak & Corinne at restaurant, Chikusa
Marcus, Bryce & Jak with mega beers at restaurant, Chikusa
Meal at restaurant, Chikusa
Back at our apartment we had a night cap and opted for an early night as the boys have an early start the next morning to make their way to the F1 Japanese Grand Prix.