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Sep 7, 2020

Silver Week plans

Since the State of Emergency I haven’t ranged beyond a few kilometers of home. To relieve the cabin fever, I figure I’ll do day trips to neighboring cities by train (probably against traffic) to do temple walks. I’ll mostly be out of doors. What’s your plan, assuming it’s a four day weekend for you?

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TonetoEdo

TonetoEdo

Living between the Tone and Edo Rivers in Higashi Katsushika area of Chiba Prefecture.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 7

    This year has been a weird one for holidays. I'm torn between wanting to do things, wondering if that's the right decision, and worrying about the health of my kids if we do decide to do stuff. I liked your idea of temple walks. Still being able to explore, but doing so outdoors, has been one saving grace of 2020.

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  • JapanRamen

    JapanRamen

    on Sep 7

    I'm with you about not having be anywhere beyond 30mins walk radius and definitely need a break. But I also did not even notice Silver Week coming, and looks like I'll be working through it... Going to find a day before or after the 4 days to go out instead, since the crowd should be less then.

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  • ReishiiTravels

    ReishiiTravels

    on Sep 7

    I have been trying to figure out what I want to do. I haven't decided. I really want to go to an amusement park, but I am thinking that it's not a great idea. Maybe I will go to a park instead...

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Sep 7

    @ReishiiTravels I have been longing to ride El Dorado at Toshimaen, but sadly, the park closed August 31st. El Dorado, the antique carousel goes into storage :/ Me, too, I'll be mostly going to parks and on urban walks.

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Sep 7

    @genkidesu U figure short train rides outside of peak times, walks to historic places, and breaking for lunch with takeout food is the best way to avoid The Three Cs. I'll go with one friend, not a big party.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 7

    @TonetoEdo great tips - there are ways to still explore and minimize contact with others, for sure.

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  • ConeHead

    ConeHead

    on Sep 8

    I’m Definitely heading to the mountain to camp outdoors. I’m really trying to be as normal as possible especially with the kids. Be safe everyone, let’s get through this together, alive.

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Sep 9

    @ConeHead Ah, those with families face a lot of challenges - guiding kids don't know (and I wish they didn't need to know) how scary a pandemic is, and the need to keep them active. A mountain holiday sounds like a good bet.

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  • edthethe

    edthethe

    on Sep 15

    if it isn't too rainy a absolutely wan to get some hiking in with my son!

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