We decided to get adventurous/brave and take a day trip to Tokyo with Rain a few weeks ago. I say brave because it's about an hour train ride to get there and an hour is a VERY long time if you happen to have a crying baby! Fortunately for us she did pretty well and didn't cry too much.
Coming out of the Asakusa train station, we noticed the Tokyo Sky Tree. We just learned a few weeks ago that it is not only the tallest building in Japan but the second tallest building in the world! The only building that is taller is in Dubai and Shane has seen it too!
The Kaminarimon gate for our main stop of the day - Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple. Can you find me in the crowd?
A street of vendors connecting the entrance to the actual temple.
Shane tasting an oishi (delicious) bean paste dessert. He really did like it, but the first bite is always a little scary. :)
The inner gate before the Sensoji Temple. Absolutely breathtaking and HUGE!
Incense burning in front of the temple... interesting fact, this temple was constructed in 645 making it the oldest temple in Tokyo.
5 storied pagoda
Clearly, Rain is extremely interested in the temple!
Beautiful gardens
Funny udon noodle sign... the chopsticks moved up and down!
Neat area of restaurants we found while making our way to Kappabashi.
Kappabashi (also known as kitchen town) is an area in Tokyo that sells, you guessed it, kitchen items... more specifically restaurant items. My entire reason for going here was to get this picture... looks like all kinds of yummy delicious treats, right?! Everything is wax! Many of the restaurants here have window displays with very detailed fake food... we considered buying a fake beer until we realized it cost 6500 yen (roughly $75)! A little too expensive for a gag gift!
Rain was quite the trooper... there were a few times she got fussy, but luckily we found a Starbucks where we could easily get inside from the cold, feed, and change her... all in all it was a great day!
Hey this is Ronald I am sure you don't remember me..I just found this page from face book and was looking around...you have a very beautiful wife and a sweet little girl there. I hope everything is going well. Your cousin Ronald
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