No one knows why Richard had us all up and heading for breakfast before 7am, but it happened. We ate at our favorite ramen and stir fry place across from the hotel. Then he went back to the bed for a power nap while other's had coffee. We headed for the older part of Tokyo - Asakusa and the Sensoji Temple. The guys are so good with the wi-fi and getting us places!
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| Finding our way in busy Shinjunku train station |
Jason very kindly slowed down and the girls shopped. Things were just opening up.
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| Markets of Asakusa |
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| Jenny found a great apron. |
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| students |
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vendors along the road to the temple
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We bought a "fortune" and tied it on the line - Richard's was #1 and a very excellent fortune! Mine was bad luck so I immediately tied it up to prevent any bad luck. That's what they say to do anyway.
Grounds were stunning and in bloom with very large carp kites floating from the flag pole.
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| Richard, April, Jenny, Jason |
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Sensoji Gardens
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| Mark, Jason, Jenny, Richard, April, me |
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| Sensoji Temple |
Sensoji Temple is the oldest and most famous temple in Tokyo with a history going back 1,400 years. This temple is dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy.
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| Mom and Son! |
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beautiful food along the way
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We then went from the oldest section of Tokyo to the newest section by boat - Odaiba.
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