We rode the express bullet train 2.5 hours at 180 mph to Tokyo today. I really do love those trains. We checked in, figured out the subway system, found a geocache, and made our way to the Tokyo Tower.
250 meters up, we got a panoramic view of the city. And this city is crazy and unfathomably big. As with everywhere in Japan, clausterphobia is non-existant. Just when you think, "No way can anyone else fit on this subway/elevator/bus", 50 more people pile on with no one getting off. It's really quite amazing.
Beerman's one request for this trip was that once we get to Tokyo, we spend the extra money to get in a high rise hotel. I got us a corner room. And wow, am I glad.
It definitely is a change of pace from temples and tame deer lounging about by zen gardens.
1 comment:
Incredible views. Love your night shot!
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