Made it from Narita to Tokyo travelling by coach, train and metro with all our luggage. Got a bit of help along the way, particularly from a 70-year-old gentleman at the metro station who carried one of our suitcases up the many flights of steps.

Our first origami! Waiting for us on arrival in our ultra modern, ultra compact room which has everything we need but hardly room for our luggage.

We were able to check in early which left us plenty of time to go exploring the Ginza area and the Imperial Palace  grounds and gardens. You can’t get into the actual palace unless you book four days in advance.

Kabukiza Theatre

Imperial Palace and Gardens