Kon’nichiwa Tokyo! After departing from Hanoi en route to the US, we were lucky enough to enjoy a 10 hour layover in Japan. It wasn’t nearly as long as one would hope but we managed to do as much as we could in the time permitted.
Within twenty minutes of landing, we were already through customs and on the train heading to Shibuya. Thankfully my friend had purchased the train tickets in advance, which cut down the waiting time drastically.
Once in Shibuya we went to Shibuya Crossing, which is rumored to be the busiest intersection in the world. With every light change, it sends people in all directions. Hundreds of people – and at peak times, said to be over a thousand – cross at a single time. It’s a unique sight to see. We walked through it a few times, marveling at it with each step we took.
With only a few more hours left, we quickly stopped at the infamous Harajuku Street and Meiji Shrine in Yoyogikamizonocho. Our last stop before heading to the airport was to the Tokyo National Museum of Art to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibit which was absolutely exceptional!
My Japan experience was brief but I know I’ll be back to see so much more!
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