T&J Travels #10: Japan 2018 (Part 14)

+ Tokyo Skytree +

Currently the highest tower in the world, it is no wonder they get a ton of visitors each day. Today we managed to get here àt a good that we didn't have to wait for too long in line nor pay extra for the exclusive line for foreigners. 

There are two observatories according to height: 350M and 450M. We only got the lower end because we do not think the additional 1000JPY is worth it for now. 

The elevators have varying light themes to maybe entertain the passengers but it was so quick you could barely notice you're already there. When we reached upstairs there are already A LOT of people. I really thought we're the first ones!

The morning is a bit hazy that we weren't able to see Mt. Fuji. But with the wide range the observatory offers, it's still fun finding different landmarks on the view up top.

Skytree has a shopping mall downstairs so you won't go hungry nor have any reason to not add shopping bags to carry. We've gone to their foodcourt which we found one that serves a Napolitan Spaghetti. Maybe because it is not freshly made like the ones we had at Pancho but it wasn't as amazing as that one. I wish we had more time to stay because there are so many food options!

+ Kaminarimon +

Reagan was really keen in seeing in real life because I've given him a nanoblock of the gate a long time ago. Since it's already the middle of the day the number of visitors are quite large that it was hard to reach the temple nor enjoy what it offers. 

+ Studio Ghibli +

We've booked a specific time for the museum that I was really anxious that we won't make it. Fortunately the buses are easy to find from the station and they have a dedicated booth for the purchase of tickets. It is also convenient that the drop off is right at the museum so it's impossible to get lost. 

It's almost 10 days now. My stupid manicure is awful. 

No photos are allowed to be taken inside and I understand why. The feeling of seeing something for the first time in real life  is rare nowadays and preserving it for the visitors is part of the experience. I absolutely loved our visit. 

We were able to go to one of the short clips that are in full Japanese. You could get the gist but I would have loved to understand at least what the kids say. I hope someday they'd be open in adding subs. 

The gift shop AND the restaurants are expensive, like really. We only had ice cream which is probably x4 on the price I am willing to pay for a Mini Stop-like sundae that I don't feel bad not getting a chair inside their cafe. 

It was a hard decision in not getting anything at the gift or book shops. But back then I don't feel like buying anything at all and the number of people packed in the small shop made it so hard to be enthusiastic in checking things out.