Places you should visit being in Tokyo

If you are planning to go to Tokyo to spend your holiday, you should be well aware of the place so that you can enjoy your stay being there. Most people are ignorant of the fact that Tokyo can actually make them lost in itself as it has so many places to see and so many things to admire. It is indeed a spectacular amalgamation of modernism and ancient living style. You will find sky-high tech buildings and also the old and beautiful highlands there. 

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Tokyo is a city of fabulous food, shrines and temples, swish shopping malls, noodle shops and much more. So, to experience the best of it, you need to know which places you should not miss at any cost and what all things you should see in Tokyo which you will remember for the rest of your life. See the lovely and the liveliest Tokyo your way by gaining knowledge about what things to do in Tokyo so that you can capture the best through the lens of your eyes and feed in the memory of your mind.

Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry blossom festival, which is also known as Sakura in Japan, is a sheer beauty and one should not miss a chance in seeing it. It is highly recommended for all the visitors and although the hotels are full at this point of time and the weather is a bit damp, you will get fascinated by the simple gaze at the pretty looking flowers. At this time, people also visit Tokyo to see the blossoming of plums. So, make sure that you book your tickets at the time when you will be able to behold the beauty of cherry blossom.

Furniture shopping in Tokyo

If you are quite fond of the furniture style of Japan, or if you have recently shifted your base to Japan, you might consider buying some Japan-style furniture for your new home. Or even if you have gone there for a holiday, you can buy some wooden small furniture token for yourself or for your friends. Japan’s ‘Tam Tam Stool’ is quite a famous furniture piece. Also, its “Zig Zag Stool” is very elegant and different from the regular stools we see. You can get them from the furniture stores in Meguro, named Pour Annick. The bird nest lampshades are also very famous there and look absolutely stunning in the living rooms. You can get them from Rigna.

KITTE- The New Tokyo Landmark

Visit the commercial place in Tokyo, known as KITTE, and gorge on some of the delicacies of the city and also buy some clothes and merchandise. Once you enter, you will be amazed to see the bright and airy opening. The building has 7 floors and the 5th and 6th floors are the food floors. If you are a fish lover, you should try GINPEI restaurant. For trying out Sushi, Nemuro Hanamaru is the best possible option. And if you want to try out some Italian dishes, Da Bocciano is your treat! Done eating? Time to indulge in some clothes shopping then. Go straight to Gelato Pique and buy the most softest and comfortable garments from there. As souvenirs, you can buy the tote bags from Claska Gallery & Shop.

Onsen Ryokan Spa in Tochigi

After so much of eating and shopping, it is but obvious that you would want to relax. Hence, go straight away to the Onsen Ryokan in Kinugawa, Tochigi. The sauna baths and exquisite spa sessions available here will make you absolutely relaxed and rejuvenated. The whole atmosphere is very soothing and you would just love to be there for a few hours. You can even enjoy a dinner over there with as many as 15 course meals. All in all, you will have a very energizing experience which you would never like to miss.

Top 7 Tempting Places to Explore in Japan!

Japan is a dream vacation for lots of people. They who want to explore ancient culture and traditions, modern and prehistoric architectures, awesome cuisines and many more, visit Japan. There is no dearth of picturesque locations in the country.

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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