Saturday, February 02, 2008

Imperial Palace

After the morning club run, we went to see the Imperial Palace and walk around downtown Tokyo.


Palace Grounds
Originally uploaded by klbarrus
The view from the original palace grounds, which burned down. What remains is a raised section of large stones.



Guard Building
Originally uploaded by klbarrus
This is no longer used, but it was originally a garrison where Samurai would check visitors before they entered.



Double Bridge
Originally uploaded by klbarrus




Moat
Originally uploaded by klbarrus



While wandering around near Tokyo Station, I ran into Godzilla!


Godzilla
Originally uploaded by klbarrus

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