Imperial Palace then, Capsule hotel anyone?

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Today I visited the Imperial Palace east gardens, it was raining but only lightly and still the place seemed very beautiful. Possibly having the rain was a blessing as far less people were around and it gave a really peaceful feel to the place. After walking the gardens I headed back into town for a meal then went back to the hostel to get my things as I had a plan, I wanted to spend the night in one of those capsule hotels! The hotel was fairly quiet and quite an experience I would not have missed out on. The capsules are plenty big enough for me, include a TV and radio (not that it had any stations that interested me) And an alarm clock mirror stand for placing items and dimmer on the light - quite cozy! (They give you pajamas a tooth brush tooth, paste, shaver, towels and slippers) It was a bit more expensive than the hostel at 3000 Yen but still a good option.

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Photos

Imperial Palace
Inside the gardens

Imperial Palace water fall
A nice little water fall in the east gardens

Imperial Palace restorations
A restored building inside the east gardens, some things have been restored since WWII when the while palace was bombed

The capsule hotel (Asakusa)
Outside the hotel, sometimes these can be hard to find but always know there is a VERY good chance that there is one around the rail stations.

The capsule hotel (Asakusa)
You think that units in Australia are close enough, this is getting to know your neighbour

The capsule hotel (Asakusa)
Just me inside my room :-)

The capsule hotel (Asakusa)
Some of the creature comforts of capsule living, radio, alarm clock, TV with movies (at an extra fee) The lights are even dimmable and there is even a mirror... I have no idea why. And ofcourse aircon.

Comments

[James Hebden]

Japan
Things to make sure you do in Japan: Try melon Fanta - this ones important Take a train somewhere when it's cold or hot. See the difference to here. Soak up as much culture as you can, visit temples even if they look boring Try to get to kyoto or nara to see more temples. Buy at least one crazy hat.