Monday, September 10, 2012

9/10 - Japan Day 3

Remember when I said yesterday that I'd adjusted to Japan time? I was wrong! Woke up this morning at 3:30am and couldn't get back to sleep. I decided today would be the perfect day to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market. This is the largest fish market in Japan and one of the largest in the world as well. Left the hotel around 5am By 5:45 I was walking into the warehouse. I missed the sign for the entrance on my first attempt, and accidentally stumbled upon the Tuna auctions, which was cool. Eventually I found the market and had a great sushi and rice meal for breakfast (picture below). After a couple hours walking around the market and surrounding area, I made my way to Hama Rikyu Garden. This was a nice, peaceful & large park over 300 years old. From the park, I boarded a riverboat cruise to the Asakusa district. Once in Asakusa, I walked the streets for a while until I arrived at Sensoji Temple. This is Tokyo's oldest and most popular temple, founded in 628 A.D. After 10hrs of walking around, my feet were killing me, so I made my way back to the hotel for a little rest. I had a good meal at the hotel's restaurant and decided to call it a day and soak my poor sore feet. Overall it was a great day, hot too (it was 85 degrees before 6am!!). I saw some great sights and enjoyed an hour long boat cruise as well.
Tomorrow - Sumo Wrestling (I'll be watching, not wresting)

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