This is the Meiji shrine. I don't know if you can really tell from the pictures, but there were so many people there. You basically just get caught in this crush of humanity and swept along with the crowd. The day we went was the day before Coming of Age Day, where 20 year olds get dressed up and visit the temples and shrines. The walkway to the shrine was lined with elaborate ice sculptures. There must have been at least 50, most at least 5 feet tall. The crowd on Coming of Age Day must have been insane. This is really close to Harajuku, the area that's famous for the crazy youthful fashions.
These are some views of Tokyo from the Metropolitan Government Offices. The office building is open 7 days a week and they have express elevators that whisk you up to the top floor. I think we were on the 42nd floor. There are windows all around and a coffee shop/restaurant with some great views, as well as a kitschy gift shop. We actually made it up there by accident. We were looking for something else (can't remember what) and got lost. There are several places in Tokyo that open the top floors to the public for the great views. Depending where you are, you can see the Tokyo Bay or Mount Fuji in the distance.
This is the Meiji shrine. I don't know if you can really tell from the pictures, but there were so many people there. You basically just get caught in this crush of humanity and swept along with the crowd. The day we went was the day before Coming of Age Day, where 20 year olds get dressed up and visit the temples and shrines. The walkway to the shrine was lined with elaborate ice sculptures. There must have been at least 50, most at least 5 feet tall. The crowd on Coming of Age Day must have been insane. This is really close to Harajuku, the area that's famous for the crazy youthful fashions.
These are some views of Tokyo from the Metropolitan Government Offices. The office building is open 7 days a week and they have express elevators that whisk you up to the top floor. I think we were on the 42nd floor. There are windows all around and a coffee shop/restaurant with some great views, as well as a kitschy gift shop. We actually made it up there by accident. We were looking for something else (can't remember what) and got lost. There are several places in Tokyo that open the top floors to the public for the great views. Depending where you are, you can see the Tokyo Bay or Mount Fuji in the distance.
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