Currently in the land of the Samurai! This week I traveled solo to Tokyo to meet a friend. Oh boy – the difference between traveling with children and traveling alone is just staggering. For brevity’s sake lets just say it involves a lot less luggage and a lot more sake!
My friend and I just wrapped up a three day whirlwind tour of Tokyo. I think we hit most of the highlights:
1) Tsukiji Fish Market – a large open air market where fresh fish and produce are sold along with other delicious treats.
2) Asakusa Sensoji Temple – Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple.
3) Kabuki-za theater – where we attended a traditional Japanese Kabuki show.
4) Harajuko neighborhood – Tokyo neighborhood famous for its eccentric Japanese youth culture (think goth mixed with hello kitty).
5) Hachiko dog statue – statue commemorating the loyalty of Hachiko, an Akita breed dog who kept vigil at a subway station exit every day for nine years after his owner’s death awaiting his return.
6) Shubaya crossing – thought to be the busiest crosswalk in the world.
7) Meiji Shrine – a large Shinto shrine commemorating Emperor Meiji and his wife.
Will Travel with Toddlers 