Today was much like the rest in that it was insanely hot. The “feel” temperature taking into account humidity and wind was 50 C. So while we were only in 38-39 for real it was still oppressive. So we had a march on to do the walking tour in the morning, stop back for food and to pick up Luke ready for booked Aquarium tickets. The walking tour was actually one of my favourite bits because you get to see the not so visible nooks and crannies. The old mixed with the new and the diversity. Where fashion follows trend which more often has not followed history.
Here are some of the pictures from the walking tour. From some of the oldest streets to the newest architecture it was what I imagined Tokyo would be like. Sadly the Samurai museum, the observatory and the park were shut on the tour. No reason, just not there or closed.
In the afternoon we journeyed back to Sunshine City mall and got the museum-itis that always comes with ambling round somewhere. However on the list of aquariums it is definitely up there. The characterful seals, sealions and fish were susperstars. We all loved it. Following the aquarium it was Pokémon Centre and a break for coffee before a Katsu curry of giant proportions. On the way to Sunshine city we exchanged our rail passes and booked on to the Tokaido Shinkansen ready to go to the highland (relatively) resort of Hakone. Early start folks so the jet lag will strike but hope to take some train photos and then take in some spa action. After feeling like the fish in the first photo for a couple of days we’re are aiming for the chill of the second, both courtesy of the aquarium!
