BootsnAll Travel Network



Articles Tagged ‘Japan’

More articles about ‘Japan’
« Home

Day 5/6: ON MY OWN

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Tea House ViewJust finished my tea

Day 5
Took the train back to Asakusa where I bought a wall picture and lil statue that looks like the big one in Ueno and some Buddhist prayer beads. Then I walked about 15 min to Kappabashi Dori where I looked through several shops before picking up the perfect set of dishes for about 3000 yen. Fully loaded, I decided to call it a day around 1pm, headed back to the Ryokan and chilled for the rest of the day.
[read on]

Day 4: TOKYO FREE GUIDE…Ayako

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

View of Tokyo from Govt BldgRestingCrow in Shinjuku Gyoen

Got up and took a soak in the communal bath, got dressed and had breakfast (toast, eggs, and green tea). Ayako promptly arrived at 10am just as I was closing out an internet session.

We headed to the Edo-Tokyo museum, where I learned all about the Edo period of Tokyo’s history. Tokyo is fast-paced and modern, so it’s possible to miss the traditional side if you don’t look for it. The museum was a glimpse into Tokyo’s past and traditions outside of all that. We had an English-speaking tour guide who was really thorough w/ the info w/ out drowning you in it. [read on]

Day 3: TOKYO FREE GUIDE…Mitsuyo

Saturday, June 16th, 2007
Tokyo TrainFuton in my roomIncense Holder Outside Sensiji Temple[Continue reading this entry]

Japan in a Week: Day 1/2 – YOKUSUKA/YOKOHAMA

Saturday, June 16th, 2007
Brett, Connie, YSGYokohama Bay Stars Fans A whole week has gone by since I first ... [Continue reading this entry]