Our last two days in Tokyo were spent very differently from each other. In an attempt to get the most out of our Japan Rail Pass, we again hopped on a train and headed up North to a little town called Nikko. If you are ever in the area we know THE BEST udon noodle place in the world (as confirmed by the hundreds of reviews and notes posted all around the little 4 table shop) The town is famous for temples (gaudy and grand) and many, many a temple step was climbed as we explored the countryside. The best find was the original monkeys for 'hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil' - wonder which one this is!?
Our farewell to Japan was spent in Tokyo itself and we stumbled upon a wonderful art exhibition in Roponggi Hills. UBS exhibition in the Mori Gallery on the 69th floor - their private collection on loan - fabulous art and amazing views of the city. Roponggi itself is well known for its smart shops and restaurants, but we managed on a bowl of noodles and green tea from the corner shop!! Not enough of the city views, we headed for the Government Buildings (for the second time) for its sparkling Tokyo nighttime vistas.....so high up in fact that we were in the cloud and saw nothing but our own reflections in the glass! - goodbye Tokyo!
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