Japan 2008 Day 2: Tokyo (Hamarikyu Garden 浜離宮恩賜庭園)
The Hamarikyu Garden used to belong to a daimyo (feudal lord) during the Edo period and used for wild duck hunting and falconry.
Travels Through A Lens
Trips Around the World
Japan
I studied Japanese for 3 years and loved the Studio Ghibli movies. I’ve wanted to visit Japan for a long time, and we ended up making 3 trips across 10 years, all around early spring.
Japan 2008 Day 2: Tokyo Shinbashi (新橋) / Shiodome (汐留)
Shinbashi ("New Bridge") was a bridge built across the Shiodome River (since filled in). Today, it is a railway hub and commercial centre.
Japan 2008 Day 2: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tower (東京都庁舎)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (東京都庁舎) is the tallest city hall in the world, with observation decks proving amazing views.
Japan 2008 Day 1: Tokyo (Shinjuku 新宿区)
Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre with many skyscrapers, and the busiest railway station in the world.
Japan 2008 Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo (東京)
Our arrival in Tokyo from Sydney was early in the morning. The Qantas plane landed in Narita Airport, and we took the express to Shinjuku.