I think the main appeal of Todoroki Valley is that it is just 20 minutes by train from Shibuya. A green oasis next to the concrete jungle of Tokyo.
Arriving at Todoroki station, we decided to stock up on some food.
I ended up getting the tamagopan or egg bread from the supermarket near the station.
The entrance to Todoroki Valley which is 5 minutes from the station. You can see a bunch of people in the dark blue Gibralter shirts. There were there to pick up rubbish which I greatly applaud.
The red bridge next to the entrance.
Map of Todoroki Valley. Its not a big place anyway.
We came early as usual so it wasn't packed yet.
Important tip for Japan is always carry your rubbish back to your hotel because it is very rare to find rubbish bins in the wild.
Don't be like those inconsiderate tourists from a certain country who like leaving their rubbish in toilets.
I just love how clean parks and nature places in Japan are. In Melbourne people are so inconsiderate and just throw rubbish anywhere.
Not saying the Japanese are angels because the littering in Kabukicho is incredible.
Love this shot because you can see a bit of autumn leaves and komorebi.
Todoroki Valley is not spectacular but its great for a short walk amongst nature in the morning.
and is great contrast to the concrete surroundings in Tokyo.
Koi in a pond.
On the way back, we noticed this huge shopping complex next to the Futako Tamagawa station and decided to give it a visit.
They were having this this slackline championship where people bounce on the line and do tricks.
Found this shop selling lots of miniature grocery items.
The Awesome Store was not that awesome.
Snoppy X Brave Bossoms goods aka Japan Rugby team.
Magazines that come with a bag have become a thing in Japan.
Had sushi for lunch at Kyushu sushi Aburi Tora.
This was the first time I knew there was a specific style of sushi from Kyushu.
Gokujou aka first rate roast Miyazaki beef sushi. Not bad.
Was it worth 3 chu toros? Maybe not.
People still watching the slackline championship.
Ferrari car exhibition.
Look at the poor car.
Futako Tamagawa was a middle class residential area.
This Hello World looks like a copycat of Kimi no na wa.
Went to Katsukura in Takashimaya Shinjuku for dinner after finding out that Tonkatsu Santa had closed and it was disappointing. Bland and overpriced.
This is a picture from Tonkatsu Santa a long time ago. Can't really see because of the poor quality but Santa had a unique coating to their tonkatsu and the meat was soft. We didn't manage to eat their last trip and I think the last time we at at Santa was two years ago. :(
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