Birthday continued

I spent a large part of the day in Rikugien, my favorite Japanese landscape garden in Tokyo, just walking around, relaxing, taking in the sights and enjoying a relaxing day in the warm November sun.

I know I have posted quite a lot of pictures from this park before, but a couple more can never hurt...

After "picnic in the park" I headed over to my favorite little sushi corner in Harajuku for a late lunch followed by window-shopping and people-spotting in and around Harajuku.

The evening was another kind of luxury. The hotel concierge helped me arrange for a table at Kikunoi. I did not name the restaurant myself, I just said that I wanted to have a Japanese autumn dinner experience and that I was prepared to pay for it to be "top notch". So... The Kikunoi is a two star Guide Michelin restaurant. Oups...
Expensive - yes.
Worth it - oh yes!

This was probably the best dinner, all categories, I've ever had. Not only was it a taste sensation in every bite - it was absolutely stunning to watch as well. Beautiful.

Note to self: I have to visit more high end restaurants before I die...

Finished off the evening with a whiskey in the executive lounge with a friend. A nice end to a (almost?) perfect birthday. What should I do in 2012 to top this?

Tomorrow I head for Kyoto...

Happy birthday

I like Hilton.
I like Hilton Executive floor.
I love Hilton Executive Lounge at the Tokyo Hilton.

Not only a good breakfast and a nice ambiance, but it is the little things such as the flower being put on your table with a soft spoken "Happy birthday, sir!" that really does it.

It is a sunny day outside - it is time to visit one of my favorite parks for a couple of hours contemplation. Always a good start for a birthday.