On 11/17/2003 2:19 PM, Louise Bremner wrote:

> Scott Reynolds <sar@gol.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>>>>I suppose you could do worse than Kiyosumi Teien followed by a stop at
>>>>the Fukagawa Edo Shiryokan.
>>>
>>>Hmmmm.... What does it say about me if I admit I don't know anything
>>>about either of those? Maybe I should do some sightseeing in Tokyo,
>>>myself.
>>
>>This is probably not the optimal time of year, but Kiyosumi Teien is 
>>always a delight. 
> 
> 
> Depends on how much the leaves have turned there, I suppose.
> 
> 
>>It's just the right size, neither too small nor too 
>>large. The easiest way to get there is the Oedo-sen (Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
>>Station) or the bus from Monzen-Nakacho.
> 
> 
> Oh wait.... Yes, I think I got taken there by the knitting circle I
> attend, a couplathree years ago. Forgotten about it completely. Yes,
> that would've been a good choice. And the museum sounds fascinating too
> (to me, anyway, but would assorted gaigin with no knowledge of Tokyo's
> past be so fascinated, I wonder?). Could probably get there by one of
> the water buses, which is interesting in itself.

Interesting you should mention the water buses. They are great for 
people who have been here a while, but not for tourists or new arrivals. 
I remember how disappointed (disgusted) I was the first time I rode the 
water bus down the Sumida, the first time I visited Japan. But now I 
find it fascinating. I guess living here for a while can change your 
perspective on things.

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Scott Reynolds                                      sar@gol.com