Flight from Tokyo to Beijing. Took airport express (25 yuan) to main transfer station (I forget the name) and switched to line 2 and walked to our airbnb house. Met crazy local lady on the way who knew our host and she almost got us lost. Went to bed and slept for a lot...
Nozomi Super Express Shinkansen, Tokyo to Kyoto
This day was not super exciting, lots of walking to get through the subway system and onto the high speed train to Kyoto. The bullet trains, or Shinkansen, are everything I had hoped for. We were cruising along at 300kmh! One thing about Tokyo, getting around might be a little confusing or complicated at...
Roppongi, Star Wars, Robot Restaurant, Shinjuku
One thing that struck me today was the absence of homeless people here. Japan is such an orderly, polite, clean place. I saw my first homeless person today and it was a bit of a surprise to me. I went to Roppongi for a Star Wars exhibit which was beyond amazing. Unfortunately no cameras...
Happo-en Garden, Tochomae, Shibuya, Yokocho (Day 12)
Today went to Happo-en garden which is small but very beautiful. Inside there are several restaurants and a tea house. Kochuan is the traditional restaurant with on the floor seating but guard said very expensive. Kochuan requires a reservation, while the other restaurant does not. There is also a very nice hotel which I...
Tokyo Skytree, Giant Sky Wheel, Odaiba, Asakusa, Tokyo Cruise
Went back to the Skytree and this time got in no problem. Go in west entrance and pay 2800 yen. Only foreigners are allowed to jump the line this way, and yes you have to show your passport. The extra 800 yen gets you in immediately with no line and well worth it. You...
Tokyu Food Show, Ginza Station, Ueno Station, Asakusa, Akihabara
Today was a busy day. Had breakfast at the Tokyu Food Show which I have to say: GO THERE! It is fantastic. It is really easy to get lost in there so I recommend that if you see something you should just buy it. There really isn’t a good place to sit and eat...
Meiji Jingu and Shibuya
Started the day off at Meiji Jingu which is shrine surrounded by a large park. Walked around a bunch and there was some celebration happening at the main temple. There is a tourist center where you can buy souvenirs and have a cafeteria style lunch. I had tempura soba and sat next to a...
Tokyo Disneyland
Arrived into Narita airport pretty early, and would not be able to check into the hotel (hostel) until later in the day. I had always wanted to go to Tokyo Disneyland and today was the perfect chance. I found out there are giant lockers at the Disneyland entrance for 7 Yen. I had converted...