Dai-Ichi Hotel, Tokyo
Arrived at Narita Tokyo Airport at 4 PM which was 45 minutes early. No problem getting through an efficient customs area. Walked to train area to purchase our tickets for the 90 minute ride on the express NEX train to Tokyo Station. All seats are reserved. Our ticket told us which car to board for our seats. Everyone lines up in an orderly manner. Caught the 5:17 train. After arriving at Tokyo Station, we walked to the track next to the one we disembarked from for the local train to Shimbashi Station, one stop away. Didn't have to wait long for the local but it was crowded with commuter people and it was standing room only. Found the Hibiya gate exit at the station and walked a few minutes to our hotel. Met our tour director Emiko at check in, got our room, then went with her on a brief orientation walk of the area. Had dinner at Ootoya a local's favorite by the hotel.
2025-02-09