Shibuya |
Tokyo is a city that everyone should visit
at least once in their life. Certainly different from any other in the world,
it`s a place that immediately fills the soul with excitement and wonder.
From the eclectic art and fashion styles to
the incredible architecture, shopping and food selection, each area is filled
with hidden surprises around every corner.
Shibuya
Best known for having the infamous
“scramble crossing” scene where thousands of people cross the street at once,
it’s a very energetic part of the city that offers some of the best people
watching experiences in the world. Here
you will find anything from cheap eateries, posh bars; modern and vintage
boutiques to large shopping malls packed tightly in an already busy area.
Meiji
Jingu
Meiji Jingu |
In stark contrast to the buzz found in
Shibuya, you can find a peaceful sanctuary in the middle of the city, where the
famous Meiji Jingu shrine is located. Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress
Shoken, this shrine is surrounded by an immense and perfectly manicured
landscape that includes over 170 acres of forest. Certainly a quiet escape from the rest of the
city, you can often view traditional ceremonies that take place during the
weekends.
Akihabara
Akihabara |
Known as every geek’s heaven, Akihabara is
one of the most famous areas in the world for everything electronic, it’s also
the best place to find anything related to anime, comics/manga, action figures
and more. Here you will find the always
busy Maid Cafes, where all staff members are dressed as maids and serve guests
food and drinks, or simply stick around to play games with customers.
Asakusa
Asakusa |
To get in touch with the more traditional
side of Tokyo, you should visit Asakusa where the famous and oldest Sensoji
Temple is located. On the way to the temple, you can walk along Nakamise Dori,
which is a pedestrian street lined with traditional shops and stalls that sell
anything from traditional Japanese sweets to traditional Japanese toys, and
gifts that are ideal as keepsakes and gifts.
Odaiba
Odaiba |
Yet another area far different from the
rest of the city, you will find Odaiba island, which is located across Tokyo’s
Rainbow Bridge. To get there, you can either drive or take a journey along the
Yurikamome monorail that weaves between large business buildings like the
Shiseido headquarters, the Nippon TV tower and the Pokemon Center.
At Odaiba, you can view the unusual Fuji TV
building, stroll along the beach, enjoy some great dining and shopping or learn
about some history at the last Edo Era canon battery that’s open to the public.
With such a rich mix of modern technology
and ancient tradition, Tokyo is the place that will change the way you see the
world and leave you with an incredible experience that will last in your heart
forever.
*written by Guest Writer Miho, who loves to travel the world and has
lived and breathed Tokyo for several years.
She shares Tokyo fashion and travel tips in The Tokyo Fashion
Guide, http://www.thetokyofashionguide.com
*This is the first in a series of articles called "The Top 5 Places to See in ....." An open invitation is given to any reader to submit an article listing the top 5 places in their home village, town, or city that they would show to visitors. Thanks, Max.
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