Putaansuu Post

Lion Beer Hall 2-29

I had heard of a beer hall in Tokyo that survived the war, and still stands. When I googled Lion Beer Hall, MANY such places came up. They have small beer halls around, one near the exit from the train station that you need to take! Take the south exit from Ginza station, and walk down the street in Ginza, past Prada, and through one street light cross. It is on the left.

This is the free post card they give out, and shows how beautiful it is inside.

It is much darker in real-life.

Tim loves trying new beer.

I love trying to read the menu, and got gin instead of beer.

The mosaic inlay at the front was beautiful with the grains and hops.

I love how there are factories in the background.

He was pouring a lot of beer.

What a waste!

There were different flowers on every gable. The stone, brick and ceramic tiles made lovely patterns around them.

The columns were in green tile. It was quite authentic, and a lovely way to pass a bit of time.

It was built in 1934 and designed by Eizou Sugawara. It took three years to complete. Thankfully, the beer takes less time to get to your table!

LOVE HOTEL SEARCH 2-29

We thought this little statue at Shibuya station was quite cute with children playing on the world.

We have heard about LOVE HOTELS here in Japan. They are hotels that rent rooms by the hour. With small houses, and the elderly parents living with, people need privacy sometimes. I also understand that young people use them. In the states, teenagers have cars. :)

To find the ones in Shibuya, go up the hill at THIS Shibuya 109. Since there are several stores, you'll have to pay attention.

At the intersection here (a koban--behind the truck) on the left, and the 7-11 on the right, go up that street. You will see signs and realize the hotels are named so they stick out.

We saw this married couple, a man and lady who looked like boss and secretary, and a young couple laughing and blushing. Love people watching here!

I'm assuming the women prefer rest or stay (overnight).

We were told that this one was a good one. Several of the rooms have a waterfall in the bathroom area.

It was called the Caribbean resort.

But, those rooms weren't available. This is an example of what you'll see. It shows the rooms available. No really cool ones with themes, as you see on the internet. That will have to be another time. The entrances are such, so you have privacy inside to choose. It felt so skanky, so we went on to the New Sanno Hotel and chose their overnight. :)

Tokyo Snow 2-29

Tim and I headed up to Tokyo to spend our 3rd Anniversary. As we were leaving, school was letting out early due to snow. This was all it was at our train station.