Thursday was spent discovering more new places in Tokyo. We began the day by travelling to Odaiba - a man made island that began being built during the end of Edo-period 17th century. It's one of Tokyo's main tourist attractions today with lots of shopping, dining and leisure options.
One of the shopping malls on Odaiba. It was like coming into a
totally different world from the world outside.
Really nice fountain in the middle of the same shopping mall.
Another Ferris wheel by a shopping mall.
Our main purpose with the trip was to find a 100 Yen store to buy some things for my sister Anna. But since the island is large and have quite a few shopping malls we didn't find the store (and we thought it would be called 100 Yen store, like the 1 dollar stores in Canada, which we learned afterwards that it's not called). Instead we went on a tourist cruise of the harbour in the beautiful sunshine. We were not all alone on the boat as you may think from the pictures. There were 4 more persons after the first stop and 8 more persons after the second stop.
Rickard alone at sea!
At least he had me!
Some of Tokyo's skyline.
Rainbow bridge.
After a great sushi lunch with a view of the Rainbow bridge, we got to enjoy a train ride on the Yurikamome elevated train line. It was a really cool ride that felt more like being on a roller coaster (it actually went in a circle after the Rainbow bridge) than a train.
Sushi for lunch.
We're still in Tokyo...
The day continued with another visit to the kitchen district to find some bowls and another food sample (a beer can this time with fake ice on its outside).
I just love food samples :o)
We then headed on to Tokyo Tower, pretty much a copy of the Eiffel Tower but 13 meters higher, where we went up 250 meters to get a view of Tokyo by night. I can't say I enjoyed the elevator ride but the view was fantastic.
Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo from above...
Rickard didn't dare to stand on the lookout window...I managed.
Our last stop for the day was Roppongi Hills which is a city in the city that includes residential space, offices, shops and recreational facilites within one building complex. (Roppongi is also the name of my favourite sushi restaurant in Stockholm) I didn't find Roppongi Hills that fascinating but the view of Tokyo Tower with the moon wasn't too bad.
Roppongi Hills.
My favourite picture of the day.
Since we didn't start the day until 11 AM we started making our way back to my brother's place at 9 PM, but after so much sightseeing I really just wanted to sleep!
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