Nikko and Tokyo

A minor glitch when we missed the train we had booked out of Tokyo... a little late in, and we could not find the right platform in the massive station. But we found unreserved seats on the next train, left our cases at Nikko station, and toured around. After Nara it seemed more confined and less exciting, but the colours were brilliant.

Another train to Tokyo and we found our hotel just off Ginza, after a few false starts to get the right exit. Over the next few days we could do it in 5 mins, but the first day took about 15.... Once checked in, we walked around Ginza in the evening, avoiding the queues of chauffeur-driven Rolls and Benzes. What recession?? 21,439/14.9km and 26 flightsRead more