Author: Rosie

Stepping out after dark is another world altogether in Tokyo, especially in the Shinjuku area where Rosie and The Operator are staying in a local apartment.  The night sky isn’t dark and there is not one star to be seen, an other wordly pale glow or eternal twilight is present due to the incredible amount of neon illumination from buildings, billboards and signage reflecting off the clouds.

Well, the rain didn’t stop so we walked raincoat and umbrella clad to the Samurai Museum just down the road hoping to get on the first tour of the day.  We did, we were lucky though, alot of other people me thinks had the same rainy day idea.

The suburb of Asakusa was on the cards, we were off to visit the Senso-ji Temple.  This is Tokyos oldest temple and was founded in 628AD, more than 1000 years before the founding of Tokyo itself.  It is a large complex and one of the busiest sights in town so we were glad we still managed to get there early via the metro.

We are heading towards Ponto-Cho, the narrow pedestrian only walkway with doorways that enter some of the most exclusive, old and elite restaurants in Kyoto.  The lanterns were lit, the hustle and bustle had started and Rosie and The Operator were cruising for a bit of dinner that wasn’t going to break the bank.

Rosie and The Operator have a full day sightseeing in Kyoto, the day has dawned clear and bright and we are off to visit one of the most popular shrines in the city, Fushimi Inari-Taisha.  Famous for for its beautiful temple and winding tunnel of vermillion torii gates, we want to get there early.