Rain today but no commitments so we decide to try our luck on local subway system to get to Tokyo Tower. On the way we find a Kamo Soccer shop –great stuff but most is expensive. Bought a Xavi (Noah’s hero) key ring and a Barcelona umbrella. Was after some J-League stuff or Blue Samurai (Japanese national team) stuff but it was either too pricey or not what we wanted...
Shinjuko station (nearly 4 million people go thru here each day – busiest in the world) is our starting point. Organised chaos would best describe it.
See lots of homeless Japanese living in the subway tunnels under skyscrapers in Tokyo which is a little surprising.
We managed to work out ticketing and different lines, etc. People are so helpful here – makes it a joy to travel. Train travel is very cheap and fast once you get the hang of it.
Walk to Tokyo Tower from Suidobashi Station and its rainging. Tower is impressive but since we can’t see the top and top observation deck is closed for maintenance we got to mid-level observation deck. Views would be impressive on a clear day. Unfortunately its not so clear.
We then walk to Zojoji Temple (one of the more historic temples in Tokyo) in the rain for a quick look around. Back to hotel for lunch and then go to Tokyo Dome City (Tokyo Dome is the largest concert stadium – 55,000 capacity and home to Yomiuri Giants baseball team) - this time using the overhead JR line express line. The city is a sort of theme-park with rides and heaps of sensory-overload sights and sounds. Went for Ferris wheel ride and some Splash ride thing.
