Monday, March 30, 2009

The Highlights










Here's what we managed to squeeze in Mom and Dad's visit.

Thursday: Oedo Onsen Spa and a dinner out at Beacon.

Friday: The Museum of Maritime Science, Sumida River Cruise and a rickshaw ride around Asakusa.

Saturday: Trip down to the Odawara fish cake festival to see the castle and taiko drummers, walk to the ocean, sample some delicious fish cakes.

Sunday: Sakura (cherry blossom) Brunch at the Tokyo American Club, a visit to the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku.

Monday: Trip up to the Metropolitan Government Building observatory in the morning to try to see Fuji, then in the evening, a walk around Tokyo Mid-Town, Dinner at La Colina (serenaded by a great mariachi band) and then Tokyo City View at night.

Tuesday: Visited the Shinjuku Gyoen Park to see the sakura. It was gorgeous. Then onto the airport!

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