If you, too, are visiting Japan in near future, there are certain places, which you can miss at own peril. Places in and around Tokyo are favourites amongst foreign tourists. According to Japan national Tourist Organisation, seven out of top 10 most frequented tourist places fall in the Tokyo city.
Here is a list of few places to visit in Japan, in Tokyo and beyond the capital city, which you must note down in your bucket list.
KITTE: Originally the Old Tokyo Central Post Office, this commercial building was under renovation since a long time. It was re-launched only few weeks before with a new concept and new name, KITTE. The 7 storied building is situated next to Tokyo station and catching attention from the foreign tourists since the time it was re-opened for the tourists. You have lots of shops, few restaurants and other eye-catching infrastructures built inside the building.
Yushima Tenjin Shrine: During the months of spring, Yushima Tenjin shrine can be seen jam-packed with the foreign tourists. The main attraction of this place is plum festival, which starts at the very beginning of spring season. Many people think that this place offers most unique and beautiful experience of plum festival.
Kanda Myoujin: On the way to Yushima Tenjin shrine, do not forget to discover Kanda Myojin that is painted in red and awesomely decorated. At this shrine, you can find some of the most unique and exclusive statues, which no other shrine in Japan has to offer you.
Museum of Yebisu beer in Ebisu: If you possess a fetish for fresh beer, Yebisu beer is best available option to you. Originally brewed in Tokyo, Yebisu beer has a historic connection in Japan. The first and original Yebisu beer factory was at the place where museum is built today. You can find a lot about this fine quality of beer in the museum.
Niigata: If you have read the novel “Yukiguni”, you will have a fair idea on Niigata. Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes distance away from Ueno station in Tokyo, in a bullet train, you will be there at Urasa station, Niigata prefecture. At Niigata, you can experience one of the best snowfalls in Japan.
Ishigaki Island: Not as big market as Naha, but Ishigaki is an ideal market place. You will find most of the shops around Euglena mall. At this marketplace, you can find some of the most discerning gifts and other products.
Tokyo Tower: The new broadcast tower was unveiled in Tokyo a few weeks earlier only. The Tokyo sky tree is considered as world’s tallest broadcasting tower and most interesting aspect is that this tower is free-standing.
Japan has plethora of options available to the
site hunters. Whether you are there to soak in the beautiful locations,
shopping places or just to explore the culture and tradition of Japan,
you will be amazed to find out several choices.
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