Today felt like a big day.
We started off heading to the Tsukiji fish market, only about 20 minutes subway from our accommodation. It was so intense.
Unfortunately because of the time of year, we couldn't see the tuna auction, but we saw a heap of fish. They seem to exist in 3 states: frozen solid, alive, or chopped up ready to cook.
There were a heap of little vans running around with other wooden carts. It was amazing to see something so old and traditional, with modern elements everywhere.
But seriously, so, so intense.
After the rush and hurry of the market, we decided to get above it all and head to tone of the highest vantage points in the city (and most importantly, the free one) the Tokyo Municipal Government Building.
It was an amazing view as it was, but I think we are going to try and go back on a clearer day , because apparently you can see all the way to Mt Fuji on a good day.
After seeing it from above, we headed to Meiji Jingu Shrine. It was a really peaceful place, which I really wasn't expecting, based on the popularity of the place, but we did see a lovely traditional wedding, and had a good walk around the entire garden area.
To finish the day off, we spent a casual 5 hours in Shibuya, the "cool" district of Tokyo. Home to the statue of Hachiko, and heaps of bright lights, it was awesome to see the transition between day and night in the area.
We even walked across the famed Shibuya Crossing. Like predicted, we are big in Japan.
Tomorrow, DISNEY!!! xx