Travel to Tokyo, Trains and 007

 

Gardner raking the moss

Healing Buddha over Kaga

In honor of James Bond

Hairy Crab Tart

Click to watch the Video or the trains at Tokyo Station

We checked out of Beniya and boarded the Shinkansen for the 3 hour trip to Tokyo.

On the ride I was listening to the audio book of the new James Bond book written by Anthony Horowitz. The Ian Fleming Estate hired Anthony to write some more James Bond novels. You might wonder why this is relevant to this trip. If you followed this blog, and you must have or you wouldn't be reading this, you would know I love a Martini before dinner. In this book it is revealed why Bond orders Martinis shaken not stirred. I now know, but I won't reveal it. Read the book, or ask me over a Martini, shaken not stirred, I will explain. It's not what you think.

Once we arrived we were met by a representative of The Four Seasons who escorted us from Tokyo Station to the Hotel. On every trip to Japan on the last night we always stay at the Four Seasons, requesting a room overlooking the train tracks. Tokyo Station is the busiest train station in the world. It is huge. The Four Seasons Hotel is adjacent to it. I always request a room overlooking the tracks. Maybe it is because I never had a train set as a boy, but I love looking down on the constantly moving trains. Click the link above, and you will get a flavor.

Cathy was tired from the trip, and her back hurt so she went for a massage. They only had one available slot so I went to soak in the Onsen, which is surprisingly on the 7th floor. Usually they are in the basement. Synchronicity was in effect as I was assigned locker number 007. James Bond pursues me!

The hotel has a 3 star restaurant and an adjoining bistro overseen by the chef. We decided to eat there, food was excellent. Two crab dishes and Steak Frites.

This is it, the last blog, unless something spectacular happens tomorrow when we leave for Norita Airport and our flight back to Los Angeles.

Its been a great trip.