The last day in Narita ... so far as going anywhere. After the obligatory coffee, we took the train to
Sogo Reido Sanctury (Tosho-ji Temple). The sun shone and, as is always in Japan, walking through the town was a quiet experience. What little traffic there was unhurried. The temple is a reasonable size extending over extensive grounds which have cherry trees and hydrangea plants in abundance. The place must be a riot of colour in blossom season.
Back in Narita we had lunch ... delicious sashimi ... and then walked down to the main temple where there had been a chrysanthemum show. Some splendid plants were still on show ... they have to be seen to be believed. Families were out in numbers for some sort of religious even which, we think, involve girls who where dressed, along with their mothers, in full traditional costume.
A slog back up the hill followed by coffee and the best multi-crepe cake we've ever tasted ... Mt Doutor's "Chritmas Mill Cake" ... its addictive!
That ends our trip - this year ...
