WHERE TO STAY IN KOFU: YANAGIYA RYOKAN

Saya selalu senang menginap di ryokan, penginapan dengan kamar khas Jepang beralaskan tatami, dan tempat tidur ala Nobita dan Doraemon (yes, I grew up reading many Japanese comic books).

I am always happy to stay at a ryokan, a typical Japanese tatami room, and the bed ala Nobita and Doraemon (yes, I grew up reading many Japanese comic books).

  

Di Kofu, ada satu penginapan yang saya sangat suka. Ryokan dengan pemandangan taman ala Jepang yang dapat dinikmati dari kamar, lantai tatami dan ruangan yang luas, Yanagiya Ryokan.

In Kofu, there is one accomodation that I really like. Ryokan with a view of the Japanese garden that can be enjoyed from the room, tatami flooring and a spacious room, Yanagiya Ryokan.

Japanese Garden

Penginapan ini berjarak hanya sekitar 10 menit perjalanan naik bus dari Kofu Train Station, namun Yanagiya Ryokan tetap memberikan ruang yang luas di setiap kamarnya. Area duduk dan bersantai di tengah yang berganti menjadi area tidur di malam hari, serta kursi santai di sisi jendela, dan teras untuk menikmati taman, surely a nice place to stay.

The ryokan located only about a 10 minute bus ride from Kofu Train Station, but Yanagiya Ryokan still provides a wide space in each room. Area to sit and relax in the middle that turned into a sleeping area at night, as well as lounge chairs by the window, and a terrace to enjoy the garden, surely a nice place to stay.

Breakfast

Breakfast area

Private dinner

So, next time you're looking for place to stay in Kofu, you might wanna try this ryokan :)

@marischkaprue - dancing and sleeping well in tatami floors.

NOTES

YANAGIYA RYOKAN

3-16-2 Yumura

400-0073 Kofu

Yamanashi Prefecture

Japan

RATES

Start from 7000 yen/ night

You can check the price here

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MERRY CHRISTMAS 2016!

Another year, another Christmas! 

Christmas 2014

Natal selalu menjadi hari yang sangat spesial bagi keluarga kami. Jika biasanya saya bepergian, maka di hari Natal saya mesti "pulang" dan merayakan Natal bersama keluarga.

Christmas has always been a very special day for our family. If I normally travel, then at Christmas I should "go home" and spend Christmas with family.

Christmas 2015, White and Red theme

Setiap tahunnya kami selalu memilih tema outfit, just for fun, dan tahun ini tema "Ugly Christmas Sweater" menjadi pilihan kami. Lucunya tema ini sudah ditentukan sejak tahun lalu, setelah tukar kado kami biasanya ngobrol-ngobrol dan ide tema keluar dengan sendirinya.

Every year, we always choose a themed outfit, just for fun, and this year the theme of "Ugly Christmas Sweater" became our choice. Funnily enough, this theme has been determined since last year, after we usually exchange gifts chatting and theme ideas come out by itself.

Ugly Christmas Sweater + Ugly Socks :))

With Ferry

"Perburuan" ugly Christmas sweater ini pun menyenangkan, setiap menemukan sweater yang dianggap cocok maka kami akan mendiskusikannya di group whatsapp keluarga, and finally we choose these fun ugly Christmas sweater. Tidak hanya itu, untuk membuat lebih menarik, kakak saya, Mandy, membuat sendiri kaos kaki yang penuh ornamen pita dan dekor unik :)

"Hunting" ugly Christmas sweater is also a delight, each find a sweater that is suitable then we will discuss it in the group whatsapp family, and finally we choose these fun ugly Christmas sweaters. Not only that, to make it more interesting, my sister, Mandy, create our own stocking full of ribbon ornaments and unique decoration :)

Ugly Christmas Sweater part 2, my mom bought another version of Christmas sweaters

When someone tries to steal your Christmas cake X)

The Grinch on Christmas Sweater :))

Ready for dinner

I know Christmas is more than food festivity, gifts and outfit, but whatever makes this special day even more fun, always be a nice addition

So, Merry Christmas 2016, Happy Holiday and Have Fun!

@marischkaprue - ugly sweater makes her Christmas Day good :)

REASONS WHY WE LOVE ARBOREK

Desa Arborek selalu jadi salah satu tujuan utama dalam destinasi Raja Ampat di Papua Barat. Desa yang tenang dan dikelilingi lautan yang berwarna biru-tuquoise ini memang selalu menyenangkan untuk dikunjungi, Arborek punya berbagai kelebihan yang membuat desa ini menjadi one of must-enjoy list when you visit Raja Ampat

The Arborek village has always become one of the main tourist destinations of Raja Ampat in West Papua. The village is quiet and surrounded by a sea of blue-tuquoise that is always fun to visit, Arborek has many advantages that make this village became one of the must-enjoy the list when you visit Raja Ampat

Arborek Village in Raja Ampat

 WHY WE LOVE ARBOREK? HERE ARE THE REASONS…

IT’S IN RAJA AMPAT

Waisai Port

Splash of sun on saltwater

Pianemo

Wayag

No need to say, Raja Ampat is always beautiful. Desa Arborek berjarak sekitar 1,5 jam perjalanan dengan speedboat dari Waisai, ibukota Kabupaten Raja Ampat. Selain itu, hanya perlu sekitar satu jam saja untuk mencapai salah satu spot menarik dengan pemandangan pulau-pulau karang, yaitu Pianemo. Sementara, jika ingin mengunjungi Wayag, siapkan waktu 4 jam speedboat trip dari Arborek untuk mencapai Wayag. 

No need to say, Raja Ampat is always beautiful. Arborek village is about 1.5 hours away by speedboat from Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. In addition, only need about an hour to reach one of the interesting spots with views of the coral islands, namely Pianemo. Meanwhile, if you want to visit Wayag, set a time of 4 hour speedboat trip from Arborek to get to Wayag.

BREATH-TAKING VIEW ALL AROUND

Satu hal yang pasti sangat membuat kita tercengang saat tiba di Arborek di siang hari adalah warna laut yang begitu menggoda. Biru, turquoise dan kehijauan berpadu indah, serta warna pasir putih dan kehijauan di daratan, such a lovely view to enjoy!

One thing is for sure very make us stunned when arriving at Arborek in the afternoon is the color of the sea is so tempting. Blue, turquoise and beautiful greenery blends, as well as the color of the white sand and greenery on the mainland, such a lovely view to enjoy!

 

IT’S EVEN BETTER WHEN YOU PLUNGE IN

Amazing view under the Arborek jetty!

Dermaga di Arborek selalu jadi tujuan utama untuk scuba diving dan snorkeling, WHY? No need to explain, see these photos, and it’s only a jump away, exactly below the jetty!

Jetty in Arborek is always the main goal for scuba diving and snorkeling, WHY? No need to explain, see these photos, and it's only a jump away, exactly below the jetty!

 

EAT – SLEEP – ENJOY

Simple life

Life is simple on the island. Tidur di penginapan sederhana di sisi laut, menikmati duduk-duduk santai sambil merasakan angin laut, atau tidur siang di hammock yang berada di antara pohon kelapa? It’s surely days you want to repeat in Arborek homestay

Life is simple on the island. Sleep in a simple inn on the ocean side, enjoyed lounging while feeling the sea breeze, or take a nap in a hammock that is between the palm trees? It's surely days you want to repeat in Arborek homestay

 

EVERYTHING IS WALK DISTANCE

Walk and boat

There are only about 200 local people living in Arborek Village, so don’t expect party and bars on this island, but hey, who needs bar on this kind of place? :) Di manapun anda menginap di Desa Arborek, hanya perlu berjalan kaki untuk menuju pantai, dermaga, atau warung-warung di kala ingin mencari snacks and drinks

There are only about 200 local people living in Arborek Village, so do not expect the party and bars on this island, but hey, who needs a bar on this kind of place? :) Wherever you stay in the village Arborek, only need to walk to get to the beach, dock, or stalls at the time wanted to look for snacks and drinks

 

SWEET SUNSET

Sunset in Arborek Village

 
What’s better than greeted by beautiful sunset when you get back from islands hopping? Saat kapal kami merapat ke penginapan yang berada di sisi pantai, sunset indah kekuningan ini mengajak kami untuk kembali menikmati segarnya air laut sambil memandang senja di Raja Ampat

What's better than greeted by beautiful sunset when you get back from islands hopping? When our ship docked to the inn located on the beach, a beautiful sunset yellowish invites us to return to enjoy the fresh sea water, looking at the twilight in Raja Ampat

 

ALL IS WELL

Everything seems to be perfect in this village, just enjoy your trip and bring back good memories!

@marischkaprue – her memories are a precious treasure for her future

Photos by Ferry Rusli & Marischka Prudence

NOTES

ARBOREK VILLAGE

Meos Mansar, Raja Ampat
Papua Barat

SLEEP

Arborek Homestay

OPEN TRIP

Untuk Open Trip ke Raja Ampat, cek penyedia trip seperti Tukang Jalan. Budget untuk trip 5D/4N Wayag trip sekitar Rp. 4,2 juta (exclude tiket pesawat, ps: tiket pp Jakarta – Sorong sekitar Rp. 4 – 4,5 juta)

For Open Trip to Raja Ampat, check the trip providers like Tukang Jalan. Budget for the trip 5D/4N trip Wayag around Rp. 4.2 million (exclude air tickets, ps: pp tickets Jakarta - Sorong approximately Rp. 4 - 4.5 million)

Contact Tukang Jalan di 081315890191 / 087888002004, atau Whatsapp/ Line di 08180689303/ 085810697553.