Due to the haziness, not much can be seen from the top of the tower except the landmarks near by (Mount Fuji was supposed to be visible). The tower is not as high as some of the ones we had visited before, only 150 meters with the observation deck.
We also visited Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Shibuya crossing. The National Garden was a bit disappointed with not much to show on the famous Japanese horticulture. The Shibuya crossing was most well known for the number of pedestrians crossing at the intersections all at the same time, literally thousands of them. Quite an unique place to participate and observe.
The Meiji Shrine is quite well known in Tokyo with its largest wooden toris in the world. The inner shrine is under construction. Most people would cleanse their hands with the spring water and bowed at the entrance before entering. They also sell wooden squares for people to write down their prayers so that these requests will be sent to the deity by the priests at the end of the day.
The downtown crowd scene is what I expect in Tokyo. Btw try to spot a young Japanese woman with black hair.
ReplyDeleteThese photos do bring back good memories for me.
ReplyDeleteThey also wear nice high hill shoes everywhere. No runners. I feel out of place with my own casual outfits 😅😊.
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