We've spent the past two days exploring some of the lesser known neighbourhoods of Tokyo, with our trusty guide book leading the way. These areas included Daikanyama where we saw one of the latest developments by one of Japan's great modernist architects, and Sendagaya where influential designers have set up a base.
One of the highlights of the past two days was our first sighting of Mount Fuji from our breakfast table. The mountain has a reputation for being somewhat evasive so we count ourselves very lucky to have caught such a clear sight!
Rather than give you a day-by-day break down of the last two days, we've compiled some of our highlights.
Parks & Recreation
(Panoramic view of Hamarikyu Gardens)
(Tea house at Hamarikyu Gardens)
(The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace)
(A few final blossoms in the East Gardens at the Imperial Palace)
(The East Gardens at the Imperial Palace)
(The East Gardens at the Imperial Palace)
(Blocking the view of the Teahouse at the East Gardens at the Imperial Palace)
Architecture
(Entrance to Tokyo Central Station)
(Music School at the Imperial Palace)
(Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium)
(An inviting stairway in Daikanyama)
(The Daikanyama Address Building)
(Fumihiko Maki's T-Site)
(Balcony Details)
(Balcony Details)
All in the detail
(Stained glass window in Shimbashi Station)
(Stained glass window at a school in Daikanyama)
(A mosaic in an underpass)
Retail Therapy
(A florist in Daikanyama)
(Christmas may not be big here but they do have a Christmas market)
Food Glorious Food
(Japanese curry)
(Juice bar)
(Katsu don)
(Colourful crepe shops showcase what's on offer using plastic replicas. We can't attest to the quality of the plastic or the real thing but they are eye catching.)
Tomorrow we say farewell to Tokyo for a while as we head south to the Hakone National Park where we will be seeking a soak in a hot spring. Sayonara!
Beautiful pictures! Merry Christmas and thank you so much for the very nice Christmas card! /Alex & Emeli
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