hachioji

Hachioji, I believe is the farthest west area of Tokyo.

It is more famously known for Mount Takao.

Since we didn't quite know what to do or see, we went in search of lunch.

And reconnected with Ippudo.

I tried their Hakata Chuuka Soba...this was delicious! the broth had depth, the thinly sliced char siu was tender, the thicker sliced char siu was super flavorful and tender, almost like kakuni!

Satoshi ordered gyoza, mentaiko rice and a bowl of shiromaru (tonkotsu) 

It's the year of the Snake.

Loved the wide walk areas

And the interesting designs on the sides of the buildings

This one was made out of all sorts of tiles

There was a geisha area

Loved the shutter art too.

It was nice exploring this side of Tokyo