On the train from Hiroshima back to Tokyo we get an even better view of Mt. Fuji than we did leaving the city nearly three weeks ago… love seeing this again :
I leave Megan at the train station and manage very successfully (if I do say so myself) to get to my hotel. Delighted at my first lone journey in the big smoke I decide to head off for the evening. I get the monorail (Yurikamome) to Odaiba which is an artificial island in Tokyo bay. The train travels over the rainbow bridge and there’s great views of the bay.
When I get to Odaiba there’s a walkway along the beach toward the rainbow bridge. It’s a popular spot for picnics and sunset walks. I take the bridge walkway on the north side, looking back on the city as the sun is setting
Tokyo tower is just starting to light up….
I walk back on the south side for a different view looking back to the beach and Odaiba island.
Ready for dinner, I go to a shopping and restaurant complex called Decks and order from the picture in the menu!
It’s tasty enough for my final Japanese meal and I have one last glass of wine but the highlight of this evening is looking out at the view:
I’d like to tell you that I got myself back to the hotel without a hitch but alas it’s not the case. Having walked around in circles a little bit, two young ladies helped me find the hotel and insisted on walking me to the hotel building – they are so kind if you ask for help. 😀
So that’s the end of my Japan adventure. The past three weeks have been fantastic and it’s hard to pick a highlight. I’m delighted I’ve got to see this country and would happily return here in the future.
odohertyelaine 