Matsumoto Reiji's Himiko
Matsumoto Reiji, famous for his anime/manga such as Galaxy Express 999, designed a ferry called Himiko. It now
runs between Asakusa Azuma-hashi, Hinode, and Odaiba.
Back in August 2004, I was only able to take photos of the ship, but not able to ride on it. Now is the actual
ride!
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Himiko, coming from Odaiba, prepare to park at Hinode
| Himiko, coming from Odaiba, prepare to park at Hinode
| Himiko at Hinode pier
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The stern part aboard Himiko
| Souvniers selling at the kiosk aboard Himiko
| Information board aboard Himiko
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Information board aboard Himiko
| Galaxy Express 999's Matel, Conductor, and Tetsurou
| Signature board of several manga artist
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Looking at Rainbow Bridge from one of the observation window aboard Himiko
| The Cockpit
| Looking at the last bridge of the Sumida river near the Tokyo Bay. Used in the Taiho Shichauzo Movie.
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Aboard Himiko
| Kiosk aboard Himiko
| NTT Building
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Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier
| Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier
| Departing Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier
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Departing Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier
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