Another day in Tokyo

We returned to the JR East office to book our tickets for the Shinkansen (bullet train) tomorrow and then caught the subway to the Metropolitan Government Building where there is an free observatory. After a security bag check we were guided to the lift to the observatory which has amazing views of Tokyo. There was also some entertainment and a gift shop. We stopped for lunch at a 7 Eleven, along with many office workers, who sat in little booths, all glued to their mobile phones. Our next stop was to see the Shibuya Scramble, the famous large pedestrian crossing. We returned to the subway for the journey to Meiji Jingu Shrine, an impressive Shrine in a forest. There was also a Chrysanthemum exhibition. Leaving the Shrine we went in search of Harajuku girls who are usually found in this area. Back on the subway we went back to Ameyayokocho in Ueno where after some searching found a nice little restaurant where we sat outside for a very tasty dinner.Read more