After sorting out all our tickets for Kyoto we then got the train to Meiji-Jingu.
Meiji-Jingu is one of Tokyo's, if not Japan's, most splendid Shinto Shrines. We passed underneath the majestic shrine gates (torii) to the shrine. Awesome.
We enjoyed our lunch here before heading to 'Takeshita Street' to see Tokyo's flamboyant and outrageously-clad teens jostling their way through the street to buy teenybopper accessories. A great atmosphere.
In the evening we were again adventurous and tried out another Japanese restaurant. The food was delicious and the atmosphere electric. Unfortunately, Japan has yet to embrace the health benefits of not smoking- particularly in restaurants. So, after eating, we made a hasty retreat back to our smoke-free hotel room and then tried to steam clean our clothes in the bathroom!
Tuesday 11th March
A great day.
First of all we made our way to the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Sumo Museum. Both were very good.
Simple Sumo Facts:
The rikishi (wrestler) who causes any part of his opponent's body other than his feet to touch the ground inside the doyo (arena) or pushes him outside the doyo wins.
We had a very informative and personal tour around the Edo-Tokyo Museum enabling us to gain a further insight into Japanese culture and history.
After enjoying lunch at the museum we then made our way to the Imperial Palace East Garden. Spent a couple of hours here before heading back to our hotel.
Kyoto awaits......
L & R x
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