Tokyo Day 2

Today we changed hotels so we are now in Shinjuku. Caught the train to the Imperial Garden but they were closed! We wondered along the river and visited the National Cemetery. After dinner we headed out to wander the incredibly busy and bright neighbourhood. 

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