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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Japan January 2015 (Penultimate Day 10) - Tokyo/Yokohama Sights

Before we depart the next day, we decided to go around Tokyo and Yokohama to enjoy some of the sights.  The first order of business was to see the Yasukuni Shrine which is located close to the Imperial Palace ground.

Along the way, we decided to try the numerous canned coffee which you can find at the many 24-hour convenience stores in Japan.










Even though it was the New Year period, there were not many crowds at the Yasukuni Shrine.










After visiting the shrine, we walked across to the Imperial Palace ground.  Unfortunately as it was winter, there were not many flowers on display.














After visiting the Imperial Palace, we proceeded to visit Chinatown in Yokohama via the JR Tokaido Line and switched to the Negishi Line heading for Ishikawacho Station.




























From Chinatown, we decided to visit the Cup Noodles Museum located in Yokohama's exclusive Minato Mirai District.




Walking from Minato Mirai Station towards the waterfront for the CupNoodles Museum













Destination Cup Noodles Museum.








Besides viewing the Cup Noodles-related exhibits, visitors can also participate in making their own Cup Noodle.  This is a popular activity and be prepared to queue.  The process is to buy a cup at Yen 300, personalise your own cup, proceed to design (the factory assistant will help to add the ingredients) your own CupNoodle and finally to vacuum seal your CupNoodle.

Chicken Ramen Factory where you make ramen from scratch.  This is co-located with My CupNoodles Factory.

























On the way back from Yokohama, we stopover at Shinjuku to take in the sights and have our dinner.

One of the many Japanese chain restaurant which serves cheap meals

Interesting spice shaker



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