My last days in Tokyo was awesome. I was lucky enough to find a host through CouchSurfing. He was generous enough to allow me to stay in his place for two nights. He is a Filipino taking up his Masters Degree in University of Tokyo and he has been in Central Tokyo for more than a year already. So I must say that he has already adapted to the life in Tokyo.
I had been to Tokyo several times but this was the first time that someone was there to accompany me and re-explore the world's most densely populated city.
From my hostel in Asakusa I took the subway to Tokyo Station and from there transferred to the famous Yamanote line. I reached the meeting place 10 minutes past the agreed time. Like any Japanese he was on time, and I apologized for that.
TIME TO RE- EXPLORE TOKYO
Our first stop was TOKYO TOM YAM a Thai restaurant walking distance from his place.
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| This place is always crowded. We were lucky that we were able to get a spot when we went there. |
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| Yum yum... |
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| I forgot the name but it was very delicious |
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| Say cheese! |
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| After eating we headed to WASEDA University and behind me is one of the famous buildings of the said University |
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| Very Nice University. very reminiscent of my University in Korea
We then took the train towards IMPERIAL Palace. It was my first time! Hahahah. I do not like touristy places that is why I avoided this place. But when I went there with my host I realized that there are things which you can do inside which are not too mainstream.
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| Near the entrance of Imperial Palace |
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| SO happy because finally... a picture of me without using a TRIPOD |
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| Photo with my HOST |
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| One of the remaining castles inside the Palace |
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| Another photo with the Sakuras as my background |
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| TOKYO skyline... |
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| The ICONIC bridge |
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| Abusing my host..hahahah.. another photo |
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| My host brought with us something to eat. We found a bench and we just sat there and had a great time talking. Well if you are in a travel tour you might not probably be able to do that. After resting, we decided to walk towards GINZA. |
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| nice building.. so European inspired |
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| Waiting for our turn |
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| GINZA! My first time also |
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| According to my host this is a famous building so I decided to strike a pose |
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| Shopping MECCA. Believe if you know where to shop you can find cheap stuff in GINZA. My host recommended me one place but again I forgot the name... hahah |
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| GINZA more beautiful at night |
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| Our dinner that day! |
The following day we had another walking tour of TOKYO
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| On the way to the train station we passed by this... Road filled with cherry blossom petals..AMAZING experience! |
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| Super nice! |
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| Sweet lovers |
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| Heavy lunch in preparation for the walking tour |
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| Trees in the middle of the city. How nice is that? |
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| Hanami! |
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| Whole park was fully occupied! |
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| We found a spot under the tree |
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| Enjoying each other's company |
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| Meiji Jinggu Bridge |
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| sunny day |
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| outside harajuku station |
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| window shopping at H&M |
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| ang nice |
After our laid- back activity in Harajuku area we decided to go home because my host still had something to do, and I also need to pack my things in preparation for my trip back to Hamamatsu
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| I super love his apartment. Nice sunset |
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| Posing on his bed |
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| Last picture
I took the bus Tokyo to Hamamatsu. I had 5 hours of waiting time so I decided to place my luggage in a coin locker in Tokyo Station.
I spend my remaining time in Akihabara. I will never ever forget this place because during my first in TOKYO. I had an emo-emohan experience here as a backpacker. I made a promise that I will go back to this place...and I am glad I did.
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| Colorful Akihabara |
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| Love love love |
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| JR BUS STOP |
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| Waiting for the bus
GOOD BYE TOKYO and see you soon HAMAMATSU!
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