VFT back to Tokyo

Our tour ended with our dinner last night and now we are on our own again. Inspiring Vacations did a great job. Our two weeks was at the absolute prime time of the year so getting around and doing tours must be a challenge. We got good value for our money.

We prepaid tickets on the VFT to Tokyo which will scoot along flat out getting us there in 2.5 hours. We are all in different carriages because we have our big bags and only a few seats have storage behind them.

Eating of trains is a popular pastime. The people beside us had a bento box and beer. What a feast.

About halfway to Tokyo I realized I left my house keys back in Osaka in the side zip of a carry on bag that broke so I left it for the housekeeper to throw out. We texted Ken for help and as always he stepped up. My keys are on their way to Tokyo! Fingers crossed it arrives before Thursday.

As we approached the outskirts of Tokyo there was a flurry of activity in the carriage as travelers clambered for a picture of Mount Fuji. Quite stunning today in the warmth of Spring.

Tokyo station is just a giant of a place. Train lines everywhere and shops on multiple levels. It is a massive people mover. Our hotel was a 800 metre walk so here we are for the next three days.

Time for a drink at the local Celts bar and we decided to go into town to a place called Scramble Crossing. We zig zagged on the subway and found it. The best view was from a rooftop bar. So many people crossing in all directions.

Tokyo at night was buzzing. Time to hit the sack.Read more