We reached Tokyo around 6am. It was early, but just about the right time for Tsukiji Fish Market! (I can't take seafood, but this place is a must-see!)
Oooooh look at those leeks and wasabi (horse radish)!
After that we stopped at Minami-senju and went looking for TOKYO BACKPACKERS, the place we would be staying in for three consecutive nights starting January 2, 2009. The reason we went there this day was to confirm our luggage delivery service from Osaka.
We went to Asakusa to have a look at Kaminari-mon with that huge lantern hanging in the middle. We visited Senso-ji beyond there.
Wasabi ice cream (we wished). This is the best matcha ice cream we've ever had!
Senso-ji
Mum getting some senbei
Opera theater banners
Hanayashiki Amusement Park ride
A panda bus!
Then we went to Akihabara! That haven! Huge malls selling manga, anime, DVD, VCD, CD, gadgets, mp3, phones, drives, etc...!
We finally got to sample some sushi!
We went back to Tokyo station and waited for our train to Hachinohe. From Hachinohe an exchange for Tsugaru line, then finally the Hamanasu line. That was the night train to Aomori for the next day. It was about New Year's already and everyone was heading home. The station was so crowded.
When we were exchanging for Hamanasu we looked around the non-reserved cars and realized those who got on late would have to spend the whole night sitting either on the floor or, I don't know, whatever position they felt most comfortable in. We had a great time sitting right next to the toilet haha.
End of Day 8
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