Sunday, July 31, 2016

Day 13 of Overseas Trip 2016


I took a non-JR train from Nagoya station to Kinjo-futo. The train fare for this one is quite costly compared to that of Tokyo by JR, Toei, and Tokyo Metro.




Why am I going there? See below picture.








I am going to Scmaglev and Railway Park. Fortunately, I was in the queue inside the building before the heavy rain happened 1 mins later.

Inside there, you will see a lot of old trains and shinkansen for your viewing pleasure. I now understand why normal trains and shinkansen are on different train tracks - this is due to different width size.



After returning back to Nagoya station to get my backpack from host's home, I am waiting for Tokaido shinkansen to take me to Shinjuku, Tokyo. While waiting, my friend texted me that there was earthquake in Kyushu region just now. That happened when I was browsing shinkansen in the aforementioned park.

Finally, I am in Shinjuku. It is difficult to navigate because it is busy area with very high human traffic.

I found the right direction towards Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden from JR Shinjuku station.

That is where I enter the entrance of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Before I entered, I have to open my backpack to let guards to inspect - strict security to prevent terrorist.












In the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, it was right timing for me to see cherry blossom. I had around less than 1 hour to explore this huge garden - I only manage to cover 2/4 of it.




























I was exploring Shinjuku. I spot two interesting designs on two different buildings.

Finally, I found this location which is why I spent around 30 minutes to explore around Shinjuku.






After ramen dinner, I was locating host's home as the sky is getting dark. With 1 hour exploring, I finally found the host's home - it is tricky location as if it is hiding behind one tall building.

After putting backpack in that home, I took 10 minutes to locate Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office.

The aim is to go to top floor to see aerial view of Tokyo.



Tokyo is truly beautiful city.

After viewing, I was surprised to see beggars just outside the ground floor of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office.



End of Day 13. On Day 14, I am on the move again.
Tony Del Piero wrote and posted at at 3:42 pm