Tokyo Cruise @ Sumida River

We finished our visit at Senso-Ji Temple in Asakusa and proceeded

to walk to our next destination at Azuma Bridge which is in the

same vicinity.

1. One thief says Hi-5!!

2. In Japan, we will always see all the artistic characters, mascots 

and cute icons everywhere. The folks there use Art as their way

of life which enabled them to fully appreciate their nature 

and beautiful surroundings.

3. We slowly strolled along the interesting malls and neat covered
shopping areas which was a bliss. One traditional restaurant 

caught my eyes and we had their tastiest tempura for lunch.

Sorry no photos, as usual.

4. The Tokyo Cruise embarks daily from this building 

beside the Azuma bridge.

5. The prominent Sky Tree Tower is flanked by 2 buildings

and an artistic golden icon. Blogger SK has pointed out to me
that is Asahi Beer Brewery's building with a Golden Flames
on its roof.

6. A traditional cruise boat arrived and it looked old fashioned.

7. Yay! Jumping with joy. 

My boat has arrived!

8. That's a hi-tech looking boat that looks

like a Cat Fish! We have booked this

Asakusa-Odaiba Direct Line which

is 50 minutes @ 1560 Yen.

9. We hopped into the very spacious boat with glass top

for full panoramic viewing. It has a drinks bar and clean
toilets on board. I loved it.

10. The boat gently cruised down Sumida River towards the

Tokyo Bay where the man-made Odaiba Island lies.

11. Tokyo city has got so many spectacular tall buildings on both sides

of the river. This one is a high end residential condos
with fabulous river views below!

12. We passed under a total of 12 interesting bridges.

13. Everyone was relaxed and many dozed off dreaming away on this

love boat. Some ladies were all smiles and snapped many photos of the

boat's captain.

14. This was the handsome captain who looked like the famous actor.

Do you remember Hideki Saijo??

15. Most of the boat's passengers were on the roof top to enjoy

the chilly breeze of early Winter and snapped photos.

16. We all got off at the Hinode Pier on the Odaiba Island

which is man made with full of shopping & entertainment

being housed together under one roof.

I was shivering because I left my warm jacket

at home in Kuala Lumpur. I was silly alright.

17. View of the Tokyo Bay from Odaiba's DECKS.

18. It is a lovely place to dine and chat at the waterfront.

19. We came here twice but didn't have time to step into

the Legoland or Madame Tussaud's.

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Senso-Ji Temple @ Asakusa, Tokyo

Every year, some 30 million visitors visit this oldest temple 

in Tokyo's Asakusa. Maybe tens of thousands have 

Blogged and Facebooked this powerful shrine as well. 

Here I will try to post something different 

besides their famous big red lantern.

 1. You can easily reach this famous temple by

any means of transportation.

By Train
Tobu ISKYTREE Line: Five minutes' walk from Asakusa Station
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: Five minutes' walk from Asakusa Station
Tsukuba Express Line: Five minutes' walk from Asakusa Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line: Seven minutes' walk from 

the A4 exit of Asakusa Station

 2. A Happy Jump at the entrance.

 

3. Kawai ladies also came to pray. 

 

 4. The huge Red and Black lanterns at the main entrance.

 

5. Behind the lantern, a huge scene of tourists doing shopping.

 

6. I had a good time browsing the traditional products

and ate all their cakes & desserts.

 7. Nothing is cheap here but if you don't buy them here,

you might miss it forever! Elsewhere might not sell these

souvenirs.

 8. We had these freshest warm mochi sticks.

So yummilicious & sticky!

 9. Side view of the main temple's hall.

10. Another big red lantern upon entering the shrine of

the Kannon Boddisatva's statue.

11. The main altar of the Goddess Kannon.

12. Spotted a man doing a beautiful watercolour work of the

shrine with the Sky Tree Tower.

 13. This was what he was drawing.

 14. Beautiful big doors at the side entrance.

 15. Ladies in traditional kimono admiring the small 

landscaped area at the side.

 16. This garden has little shrines and lush landscaped plants

with Koi Fish ponds.

17. The koi fishes are very huge in Japan!

 18. The side view of the Kannon Temple.

19. I hope to get enlightened in this life.

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