Sunday 20th January
First stop of today was Harajuki, known for its funky boutiques along the interestingly named Takeshita street and the strangely dressed individuals who stand around dressed in who knows what waiting to be photographed. Someone has to do it I suppose and it is good to gawp at.
Afterwards we wandered around Yoyogi park which is beautiful in itself, before arriving at the Meiji Jingu Shrine, a memorial to the Emperor Meiji who died in 1912 and his empress Shoker. The shrine is filled with hundreds of small wooden plaques left daily by visitors with messages asking for good health for their families. There was a wedding going on at the time which was interesting to watch.
We then went to one of Tokyo's top hotels for lunch, the Park Hyatt. Dining on the 52nd storey we had amazing views of the entire city plus ate like kings. For only £30 we had a glass of champers, as much as you can buffet for starters, main meal (we all had lamb chops) followed by as many desserts as you can manage. My eyes were bigger than my belly and am feeling rather full still sat here writing this.
The toilets themselves were a sight in their own right with automatic toilet lid, heated seats, and buttons for everything from a bottom massage to a wash and dry! On our way out of the hotel we bumped into Robert Downey Junior - first celeb spot of my trip!
We then were planning a quick look around the sword museum but unfortunately it shuts early on Sunday so headed home instead via Shinjuku station (the busiest in Japan with over 60 exits, Clapham is nothing in comparison)
Am off to Kyoto tomorrow..
First stop of today was Harajuki, known for its funky boutiques along the interestingly named Takeshita street and the strangely dressed individuals who stand around dressed in who knows what waiting to be photographed. Someone has to do it I suppose and it is good to gawp at.
Afterwards we wandered around Yoyogi park which is beautiful in itself, before arriving at the Meiji Jingu Shrine, a memorial to the Emperor Meiji who died in 1912 and his empress Shoker. The shrine is filled with hundreds of small wooden plaques left daily by visitors with messages asking for good health for their families. There was a wedding going on at the time which was interesting to watch.
We then went to one of Tokyo's top hotels for lunch, the Park Hyatt. Dining on the 52nd storey we had amazing views of the entire city plus ate like kings. For only £30 we had a glass of champers, as much as you can buffet for starters, main meal (we all had lamb chops) followed by as many desserts as you can manage. My eyes were bigger than my belly and am feeling rather full still sat here writing this.
The toilets themselves were a sight in their own right with automatic toilet lid, heated seats, and buttons for everything from a bottom massage to a wash and dry! On our way out of the hotel we bumped into Robert Downey Junior - first celeb spot of my trip!
We then were planning a quick look around the sword museum but unfortunately it shuts early on Sunday so headed home instead via Shinjuku station (the busiest in Japan with over 60 exits, Clapham is nothing in comparison)
Am off to Kyoto tomorrow..
4 comments:
Well, if I'd have known backpacking was all champayne and all you can eat deserts I'd be there with you! ;-)
Sounds like you're having an amazing time - keep it up!
Love Mr and Mrs B xx
Looks like your having an amazing time already! I'm loving your blog and the photos - brilliant distraction from my essays!
Love suzi x
You sound like you are having a great time and Japan looks lovely. Only one celeb spot so far though????!!! I'm glad to see you are updating your blog and I'm really looking forward to reading more about what you have been up to love Sharon x
Hi claire
sounds like you are having a fab time and caz has been looking after you well..champers indeed! Wouldn't have expected anything less!
Continue to keep us posted - the photos and text are great - almost feel like I am there with you!
Ju xxx
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