Day 1 April 25, 2012, Yoshiko, our Tokyo Free Guide, met us at the Ryokan at 8am on our first morning. Even though we were tired from the flight via Singapore we enjoyed her support and knowledge and went to some great places including the Nezu Shrine (by community bus and walking through amazing little streets), Zensyoan Temple, Shitamachi Museum, Jyomyoin Temple commemorating lost children, Kan-eiji Graveyard where the last Shogun is buried and lots of other places.
We have been eating well too and coping with lots of Metro and train rides.
Day 2 April 26, 2012 saw us travel with Gray Lines tour guide Hitomi to Mt Fuji-Hakone region and despite the low cloud and rain we did get to the 5th Station and got a glimpse of the peak, lots of snow and low cloud with steady rain. It was enjoyable but the country needs more tourists:)
Day 3 April 27, 2012 our friend Shakti flew in from Australia to do some rehearsals with her Dance School. We went to Tomato in Nippori Fabric Town and a vintage kimono store nearby. We bought a magnificent Obi to take home. We are now looking for a lacquer Obi stand. Shakti also took us to a beautiful restaurant in Koiwa, "Ime no Hana" specializing in tofu dishes.
The rain has been steady for 2 days now, their is a big market for umbrellas, but hopefully it will lift for the start of Golden Week on Saturday.
Off to Tsukiji Fish Market tomorrow with our guide Miki and his girlfriend
Cheers Gerry and Sue.
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