Let’s Explore cities of Tokyo
Where to go in Tokyo
Tokyo is the the Japanese capital city of commerce,history and politics.
This place completes every traveler’s to-do wish.
Tokyo have multiple personalities, whenever you popoed up from the railway station it can feel if you ever arrived diffrent city.
Let's begin with HARAJUKU!
HARAJUKU
Harajuku is known as Kawaii(cute) and fashion capital of Tokyo.
But this place is not only young teen town.
Make a wish at Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular and largest Shinto shrines in Tokyo.
The shrine, an oasis in the busy towns like Harajuku is simply refreshing and amazing.
There are some gigantic shrine torii gates at the entrances of the site and in front of the shrine’s main hall. You can enjoy walking in rich nature and historical and powerful atmosphere.
Take a stroll down Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street is a busy pedestrian shopping street located next to Harajuku Station.
Street is a bit narrow and extremely busy at times, but worth checking out at least once during your trip. Try street snack is one of fun part of Takeshita street. Famous Japanese Crepe to colorful cotton candy etc..
Go for whichever one catches your eyes and honest to your stomach.
You shouldn't be disappointed!
-From Tokyo Station: 26 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station
OMOTESANDO
Kawaii fashion to sophiscated conservative fashion
Walk down to Omotesando is well known high fashion label stores, fancy coffee shops and many hair salons.
Most of the famous hair salons gather here at Tokyo's Omotesando, Harajuku and Shibuya area.
Even you don't have guts to trying the hair salon in overseas, maybe you can start with hair treatment of your hair and sculp.
-From Takeshita street:15 minute by walk
-From Tokyo station:15 minutes on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Omotesando station.
SHIBUYA
Brand New shops and Renewed spots in Shibuya
Several new buildings have opened over recent years, including Shibuya Hikarie (in 2012), Shibuya Stream (2018) and Shibuya Scramble Square (2019), and more will be opening until works are completed around 2028.
New landmark with direct access from and right above Shibuya Station, Shibuya Scrumble Square is hottest spots in Tokyo right now.
There is open deck called ‘Shibuya Sky’, the observation deck on top of this tower, is the largest rooftop space in Japan, towering over the city at 230 meters. Take in the 360-degree panoramic view of the cityscape, or enjoy a drink at the bar while watching the night view.You can see world famous Shibuya Crossing and iconic intersection.This jamming crossing is about 1 minute walk from Shibuya Station on the JR Yamanote exit Hachiko with up to around 2,000 people crossing at one time during the busy time.
-From Tokyo Station: 23 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya Station.
SHINJUKU
Shinjuku is one of the loudest and most colorful districts of Tokyo.
And Shinjuku Station is the one of busiest railway station, mainly connecting.
You can escape the busiest atmosphere to great nature of Hakuba ,Nagano prefecture.
For more details on Hakuba HERE
Fancy Department store
Even you are not fashion freak, Japanese department store food section(Depachika- Department store basement) is must visit.
Eating out for every meal while you travel can take out a huge chunk from your budget.
Trying new foods is one of explore and exciting things when traveling. Pick up from variety of fine food, beverages and don't forget artistic beautiful sweet cakes are must-buy. and why not relax dine at your hotel.
I recommend Isetan department store, considered a trendsetter you can find modern to traditional fashion to cuisine.
-From Tokyo station:20 minutes on the Chuo Line / Yamanote Line
-From Harajuku station:10 minutes on the Yamanote Line
