Tokyo Monday Nov 24 Part 2

 Monday Nov 24 2025 - Tokyo Japan

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I am having issues posting so I am splitting them up.

STEPS 12,000 4 cabs

WEATHER gorgeous

Breakfast was great, I had the omelet this time with duck.

After yesterday's long walking day we decided that cabbing to at least our first stop made more sense.We decided to skip Ameya Yokocho.Little did we that we would have covered our planned itinerary in no time.We took a cab to Sensoji Shrine. We just barely beat the crowd.

Sensoji Temple, a renowned place of worship in the city. Walk around the temple complex and breathe in the serene atmosphere. The towering pagoda is also a sight to behold. 

The monks were having fun taking photos of each other.

Denboin Street is named after the nearby Denboin of Sensoji Temple, which is the temple abbot’s residence. The residence itself is usually closed to the public, but the stroll garden of Denboin is usually opened to the public for a limited period each spring.

Denboin Street (also called Denboin-dori) is a quaint, old-fashioned shopping street that runs from the west side of Nakamise Street for about 200 meters.

Then we wandered through Nakamise Shopping Street, a historic market in Tokyo that leads to the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. It is one of Japan's oldest shopping streets, featuring around 90 stalls selling traditional souvenirs, crafts, and local snacks like ningyo-yaki cakes. The covered arcade is a popular spot for both daytime and nighttime exploration, with the shutters displaying murals after the shops close.

It was quiet as the restaurants hadn't opened.

Yamatomi is a traditional Japanese clothing store, selling silk kimono, n yukata (a kind of light summer kimono), haori jackets, kimono fabrics, traditional footwear, and folding fans.

We realized we were just across the river from where we wanted to lunch! So we walked across the bridge.

The gold flame is Asahi Beer Hall, our planned lunch stop.

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As the tallest tower in the world, Tokyo Skytree tops the list of architectural landmarks in Tokyo. Its two observation decks offer breathtaking views, with a unique spiral walkway leading to the highest point.

LUNCH - Asahi Beer Hall. It’s easy to spot this structure because of its unique architecture. The golden flame design makes this building even more eye-catching. The Asahi Sky Room is on the 22nd floor.

The Sky Room is definitely worth a visit. The building is really just a corporate headquarters, so you won't find anything of interest in the lobby. Once inside, find the dedicated elevator to the 22nd floor and then go directly to the Sky Room for a beer and a panoramic view of Tokyo.

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From here we could see at least three huge billboards for Asahi beer!

Back on the street, waiting for an Uber.

We ubered back and put our feet up before heading out to take photos of the lighted trees and the light show at the Metropolitan Building and then to our sake and dinner tour.

Hotel lights.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, known simply as “Tochō” in Japan, is Tokyo’s city hall — the center of government for the capital’s 23 wards. 

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building in Shinjuku serves as the backdrop for a jaw-dropping and record-breaking projection mapping show. Covering an area of a whopping 13,905sqm, the after-dark spectacle has been certified by Guinness World Records as the largest permanent display of its kind in the world.

The nightly showcase features a range of visual wonders created by a mix of local and international artists. Some shows are inspired by Tokyo’s rich history, while others draw on themes like the lunar cycle.

 

We have a video that I will post when we have a better connection.

Click here for part 1 - Sake and dinner tour.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, known simply as “Tochō” in Japan, is Tokyo’s city hall — the center of government for the capital’s 23 wards. In addition to being a famous work of architecture, the building has amazing views from its FREE 45th-floor observation de

The largest projection mapping on a building in the world can also be found at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Just take yourself to the Citizen’s Square opposite and treat yourself to a free show. It takes place daily from dusk till around

DINNER SAKE TASTING AND PAIRING Part 1

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Shinjuku: Godzilla He

Today nearly 200 bars and eateries inhabit the buildings. It feels virtually empty during the day, coming alive after 8pm. The establishments are teeny, tiny, some with room for no more than 5 or 6 patrons, and don’t be surprised to see a few signs saying “no foreigners/tourists” or “regulars only.” Be aware, these alleys are considered private property and inappropriate conduct on the streets will not be tolerated, which, not surprisingly, includes smoking, loitering, shouting, singing, drug use or alcohol consumption, but photography is also prohibited unless you first seek perm

Shinjuku Golden Gai is located between the ward office and Hanazono Shrine, slightly away from the station. This street is popular for its nostalgic atmosphere dating back 50-60 years, featuring a dense concentration of izakaya bars. It was once a gathering place for literary giants and journalists who engaged in heated discussions, and this historical charm still remain

Took a walk to see the lights at night around the Red Light District Shinjuku. Kabuki-cho is a neighborhood in the north part of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, an area destroyed during WWII and rebuilt to be a theater district, named after an idea that Kabuki theater would be promoted here (it never happened).  It’s near Piss Alley. Kabuki-cho (or Kabukicho) is often described as a red-light district and I guess it is, but it dors not resemble famous ones like Amsterdam at all.  Kabuki-cho is better describ

 You walk along until you see a lit, red archway, and go through.  Here’s where you should take some photos.  This is one image of Tokyo everyone images, not the grimy Blade Runner type, but more like Ginza, a crowded street with massive amounts of lit signs, running high up the buildings and stretching on and