10/9/12 - Felt much better today and was up early, got packed, checked out and was ready to cruise around Tokyo one last day because we were flying out in the evening!  Thank you to Belmont Hotel for holding our bags at the hotel so we didn't have to lug them around all day.  Off we went, once again, to Tsukiji Market for the breakfast of champions!

 

Good bye to our home for a week at the Belmont Hotel!

 

 

Yep, I ate ramen one more time before leaving Japan because I know that there's really no retaurant  in Hawai'i that can compare!

 

 

While traveling the subway, we ventured off into one of the shopping malls above the subway.  We found this eatery right next to a Starbucks and just had to try the Miso Butterfish.  (in the photo below, piled high-right in the middle of the photo.)  And, it was delish!

 

Bought a salad here.  Later, I wished I had bought more.  That was totally delish too!

 

 

Off to Ueno Park!

 

 

This statue was in Ueno Park.  Not sure what or who this was because I couldn't read the sign!

 

A small temple in Ueno Park and of course I had to ring that bell!  Yes, I did!

 

My family checking out the temple.

 

We went back to Ameyayokocho Market to get some last minute snacks & gifts to bring back.

 

 

Stopped for a quick lunch there, uhm, not as good/fresh as Tsukiji Market.

 

Yes, we wanted to enjoy the sashimi one more time before we leave.

 

On our way back to the airport via...yep, you guessed it, the Subway, (the best way to get around Japan.)

 

At the airport....Nikki did a little more shopping there.  We were kind of sad we had to leave but, we know, there's always, NEXT TIME.....right?

 

Do you believe it?  We got "First Class" on our way back.  Our very own cocoons!  Loved every minute of it.  Shucks, it seemed like the flight was shorter than expected, hahahaha.  We wanted to fly around just for a couple more hours.

Showing off my leg room, my own TV, my flight bag and my "empty" glass.  It was orange juice....I had enough spirits to last me awhile.

We could get spoiled traveling like this!

 

Uh, oh...he's starting to recline.

 



Done....knocked out!

Free movies, video games and enjoying my space! 

FIRST CLASS MENU

 

Of course we chose the Japanese menu, right!

 

Complimentary, everything!

 

Alas, we landed back home so soon BUT we landed safely, made it through Customs rather smoothly and we were pooped!  This was such an enjoyable trip.  I look forward to returning to Japan some day.  Maybe with Dr. J, who knows.  In any case, I have to thank those who helped us plan our trip.  Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo to Dr. J and Stacey Nikaido.  Thank you so much for your recommendations and guidance with this trip.  Because of your guidance and input we were able to put together an itinerary which allowed us to see and experience as much as possible in such a short time.  There's still so much to see and experience and I will safely say, that we will go back again one day to explore, experience & learn all there is to learn about Japan.

You know that feeling of contentment?  That's how I felt when I got home.  Tired but content! :)