24/07/2011

Day 8 - Asakusa (Rest Day)

After the events last night, we decided not to do much today, mainly so we can recover somewhat from a very busy week. We strolled into Asakusa, and took an alternate route around town, and no matter how many times we walk around this place we always find something new. We found this one road which was almost exclusively pachinko parlours. We strolled round the area and found loads of locations previously unknown to us, like a giant flea-market department store and a hangout for CosPlayers!

Ended up strolling around the temple for a little while earlier, it's so awe inspiring.

There isn't much to really write about today, we went for a few walks around the areas, just generally had a lazy day, mainly using the time to catch up on this blog, sorting out the pictures and the loot acquired thus far!

I'm not sure when this blog will be updated again, as we are travelling around Japan this week, going to Fuji-San on Tuesday, Osaka and Kyoto to follow, Wi-Fi may not be available to us. 

If you are ever in Tokyo, check out the hostel we stayed at in Asakusa, it's easy to find, helpful bilingual staff, cheap rooms, air conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi http://www.hostels.com/hostels/tokyo/khaosan-tokyo-samurai/37952 (This is a genuine review and not a referral)

 

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