2023年5月30日，星期二，东京之行第四天
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the fourth day of our trip to Tokyo
天气预报预测今天的雨晚上才会下，看看外面的天气，能见度还不错，我俩决定去东京塔。坐地铁大概40多分钟就到了，人不多，买票不需要排队。东京塔是东京的地标性建筑之，建于1958年，是日本最早的钢铁塔之一。它的外观灵感来自于法国的埃菲尔铁塔，但整体是红色和白色的外观，高度为333，曾经是东京最高的建筑物，直到2012年东京晴空塔（Tokyo Skytree）建成。塔内设有两个观景台，分别位于高度150米和250米处，在晴朗的天气里，可以看到远处的富士山。可惜今天远处还是有雾。
The weather forecast predicts that it will rain later this evening. Looking out our window the skies are clear and the visibility is good. So, we decided to go to see the views from the famous Tokyo Tower. It took about 40 minutes to get there by subway. There are not many people, and there was no queue of people to buy tickets. Tokyo Tower is one of the main landmark buildings in Tokyo.
Built in 1958, it is one of the earliest steel towers in Japan. Its appearance is inspired by the Eiffel Tower, but the overall appearance is red and white, with a height of 333 meters (1100 feet), it was once the tallest structure in Tokyo until the completion of the Tokyo Skytree in 2012. There are two observation decks in the tower, which are located at a height of 150 meters and 250 meters respectively. When it’s very clear, you can see Mount Fuji in the distance. Too bad it’s still a little hazy today.
吃完午饭去了附近了增上寺转了一圈，很安静，没有很多游客，增上寺始建于1393年日本东部Kanto区，现在的这个地点是1598年迁移过来的。在这里看到很多“护佑儿童的守护神”的石像，还带着小帽子，很可爱。它们被认为具有神奇的力量，可以保护儿童免受疾病、意外和灾难的伤害。每年的5月5日日本的儿童节，家长会带着孩子来增上寺祈福，祈求守护神的庇佑和保护。
After lunch, we went to the nearby Zojoji Temple and walked around. It was very quiet and there were not many tourists. Zojoji Temple was built in 1393 in the Kanto area of eastern Japan but relocated here in 1598. As we approached, we saw a lot of little stone statues wearing cute little hand knitted caps. These are called “Care Gaurdian Dieties of Children”. They are believed to have magical powers and protect children from disease, accidents and disasters. Every year on May 5th, Japan’s Children’s Day, parents will bring their children to Zojoji Temple to pray for the blessing and protection of the patron saint.
坐地铁回酒店，某人休息，我在酒店附近继续逛了逛，打算买点纪念品，但是什么有没买到，脚到是收获很多疲惫。晚上找了一个烤肉店吃晚饭，没想到所有的服务员都是中国人。我俩点的是自助餐，4,500每人，包含日本和牛，但是店家的诡计是第一盘他们会给一个拼盘，吃完第一盘之后，才可以随便点。
Taking the subway back to the hotel, someone went for a rest and I continued to stroll around outside, intending to buy some souvenirs – but after an hour, I couldn’t find anything, and my feet were so tired. In the evening, we found a Japanese barbecue place for dinner. Unexpectedly, all the waiters were Chinese. The two of us ordered a buffet, 4,500 per person, including Japanese wagyu beef, but the trick of the restaurant is that they will serve a large meat platter initially, and you can order more after eating the first plate. (The first plate has a lot of cheaper meats and you have to finish that one before ordering again)
第四个晚安东京。
The Fourth Goodnight from Tokyo.
卫生间这么高级！
那个塔看着是像埃菲尔铁塔。
原来自助餐还可以这样。不过牛肉看着挺好的。
Your movie of the mirrors in the tower made it seem I was there looking around. I don’t think I would want to walk on glass floors unless I didn’t look down at the view!
Your bear is enjoying his sky view.
Those guardians are very cute and so, so many!