We started with a tour of Tokyo Tower- the Eiffel tower looking building in the heart of central Tokyo. Here Scott is enjoying the view of Tokyo using this state of the art TV technology (state of the art for 1978 that is...). The day wasn't too smoggy and we had fair visibility- no sign of Fuji-san today though.
After the tower we headed out to a Japanese garden (I can't remember the name) and we were shown the art of the Japanese Tea ceremony. A very peaceful and interesting tradition that is about enjoying the little sounds and some very strong tea!
Next we were ready to strap on our feed bags. We were transported to a Four Seasons Hotel and we were able to enjoy a truly delicious meal bbq'ed on a hot stone. It was great! Makoto, myself and Scott were quite giddy after such a delicious repast.
Next we drove around a bit and saw the outside of the Emperor's palace grounds. Then we drove around Tsukiji fish market and finally got to Ferry docks where we took a boat up the Sumida river to Asakusa temple. Asakusa is a very popular tourist spot and the street leading up to the temple is lined with a number of stalls selling everything from sembe to kimonos to running shoes.
At the end of the street is the main temple and pagoda. Here is Scott outside the main gate.
Finally the tour had come to a rest and all we had from our trips and all the new friends we made that day was our memories. It was a nice tour from the "pigeon bus"...
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