Walk in the east garden of the Imperial Palace

So I finally decided to go.
Went out and took the subway to Otemachi Station via Hanzomon Line from Hanzomon station.
Here's an Indian restaurant near my place.

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Indian restaurant called The Ganges

I just noticed this warning sign in the subway. Funny!

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Please! This is not the beach!

After a 7 minute ride on the train, I got out and walked a bit. Found the entrance. The Otemon Gate.

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Entrance to the palace gardens


Had to get a ticket to get in. This ticket must be returned when you get out. Entrance is free.

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Free ticket. Must be returned when you exit

Posed in front of the Samurai Guard house.

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damn I look fat here

Next walked further and saw the moat around the palace.

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The moat leading up to the Shiomi-Zaka Slope

After I climbed the Shiomi-Zaka Slope, I saw this.

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Park. Great for families to have a picnic at.

I think my camera lens need cleaning. The center of all the photos looks blurry.
Next to the park is the
Tenshudai Donjon Base.
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The time is almost up. The garden closes at 5pm.
So I made my way down the Shiomi-zaka slope.
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The gates are now half closed.

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gates closing

Ok.....verdict... you can give this place a miss. Nothing to see here folks. Or maybe you can come here when the weather is kinder. It was sweltering hot and uncomfortable for me.
Ok I'm just waiting for tomorrow. See what the doctor says. I should be fine to travel to Sapporo tomorrow. I have to settle at my new place soon as possible. I can't stay in this hotel room forever!

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