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7 Must-Visit Spots for Your First Trip to Tokyo! Save this guide
✅ Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple, also a place of amusement with 'Edo customs' for the public, serving as a travel destination to understand Japanese national culture, with countless scenic spots to admire.
✅ Tokyo Tower
Appearing countless times in Japanese dramas, the tower has an observation deck that offers a panoramic view of Tokyo, and on clear days, Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance.
✅ Akihabara
The birthplace of Japanese anime culture, filled with anime, video games, and figurine shops, as well as many anime-themed stores.
✅ Ginza
Famous for its upscale shopping stores, it gathers famous brand products from all over the world, known as 'the most expensive place in Asia,' a shopper's paradise.
✅ Ueno Park
Japan's first park and also the largest in Tokyo. The park has over 1,300 cherry trees, which create a spectacular view of falling cherry blossoms in the spring breeze.
✅ Tokyo Disneyland
Reputed as the number one amusement park in Asia, it mainly consists of two areas: land and sea, filled with themes of adventure, fairy tales, and the future.
✅ Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
A great place to find childhood dreams, designed by Studio Ghibli, filled with elements from animations like 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Spirited Away'.
🌟 Travel tips:
For your first trip to Tokyo, it's best to stay in Akasaka, close to the Ginza subway station, where accommodations are good value for money and there's plenty of food.
In Tokyo, Google Maps is enough to find your way, check which subway line to take, and which line to transfer to.
Adding a Suica card directly to Apple Pay is very convenient, allowing for smooth entry to stations and the flexibility to recharge any amount you wish.
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Travel Tips and Taboos in Japan, make sure to take advice
👀 Before traveling to Japan, it's necessary to understand some essential information to avoid unnecessary trouble during your trip.
🚫Taboos:
1️⃣ Do not make loud noises in public places
2️⃣ Do not eat on the streets
3️⃣ Do not spit in public
4️⃣ Do not disturb others on public transport
5️⃣ Do not smoke in public places
✅Tips:
1️⃣ Please do not walk on the bicycle lanes
2️⃣ Please do not touch the decorations of shrines or temples arbitrarily
3️⃣ Please do not swim in hot springs or enter wearing a swimsuit
4️⃣ Please do not make loud phone calls in public places
5️⃣ Please do not use mobile phones or cameras in toilets
📍20 Must-Do Things in Japan
1️⃣ Stroll through Tokyo's busiest street—Omotesando
2️⃣ Taste authentic sushi and ramen
3️⃣ Visit Shimane Prefecture in Okayama Prefecture to see the beauty of Matsue Castle
4️⃣ Dress up in a kimono for a photo
5️⃣ Watch a traditional Japanese Kabuki show
6️⃣ Visit ancient shrines and temples in Kyoto
7️⃣ Go to Osaka's Tsutenkaku to overlook the city's beautiful scenery
8️⃣ Try grilled eel and takoyaki
9️⃣ Enjoy skiing and hot springs in Hokkaido
🔟 Visit Senso-ji Temple and see the famous Kaminarimon
1️⃣1️⃣ Go to the foot of Mount Fuji to see the World Heritage Site—Mount Fuji
1️⃣2️⃣ Explore Hiroshima and Nagasaki to understand history and culture
1️⃣3️⃣ Experience traditional culture in Japan's small towns
1️⃣4️⃣ Go on a pilgrimage in Shikoku to see ancient temples and beautiful scenery
1️⃣5️⃣ Have a fun time at Tokyo Disneyland
1️⃣6️⃣ Visit the lovely zoos in Hokkaido
1️⃣7️⃣ See Japan's lantern festivals and fireworks
1️⃣8️⃣ Go to Lake Kawaguchi to see the reflection of Mount Fuji
1️⃣9️⃣ Visit the modern high-tech city of Nagoya
2️⃣0️⃣ Eat salmon and crab in Hokkaido
📍Places Not to Visit in Japan
🚫Places not to visit:
1️⃣ Do not go to worship
2️⃣ Do not visit private residences or buildings
3️⃣ Do not go to some entertainment venues
4️⃣ Do not go near nuclear power plants or hazardous areas
5️⃣ Do not go to places of illegal trade
✅Must-know:
1️⃣ Please do not take photos near train stations and bus stations
2️⃣ Please do not take photos of others in public places
3️⃣ Please do not cross the fences of public facilities
4️⃣ Please do not litter in public places
5️⃣ Please do not feed animals in public places
🌸 Hope this helps you, and wish you a pleasant trip in Japan!
Tokyo, Japan | 8 Must-Visit Places
1⃣️: Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple is one of the most popular temples in Japan, known for its highly regarded fortune-telling slips and amulets. It's a favorite spot for many girls to dress up in kimonos, take photos, and of course, stroll through the Asakusa shopping district. Don't miss out on the grilled steak that always has a long queue across the street, and while you're there, check out the nearby Tokyo Skytree and the popular cherry blossom viewing spot, Sumida Park!
2⃣️: Tokyo Disneyland
There are only six Disneylands around the world, and Tokyo Disneyland is reputed as the top amusement park in Asia. The atmosphere of the entire park is fantastic, offering visitors an authentic and immersive Disney experience. With a strong sense of involvement and participation, you can have fun all day without getting bored!
3⃣️: Ueno
Ueno is a historic site of Japanese culture, featuring the cherry blossom-filled Ueno Park described by Lu Xun, the bustling Ameya-Yokocho shopping street from morning till night, and numerous architectural museums, art galleries, and more!
4⃣️: Odaiba
Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, home to television station buildings, the Rainbow Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, a giant transforming Gundam model, harbor cruises, and more!
5⃣️: Imperial Palace
Since you're in Tokyo, why not visit the Imperial Palace, a feng shui treasure? It's the residence of the Emperor of Japan, with open days each year. The surrounding environment is beautiful, with the moat, Nijubashi Bridge, Chidorigafuchi, grassy areas, and more to explore!
6⃣️: Ginza
A trip to Tokyo wouldn't be complete without some shopping, and Ginza is a perfect shopping paradise. It's also Tokyo's most luxurious shopping district, where all the big global brands gather in this prime location!
7⃣️: Shinjuku
A popular spot for young people, Shinjuku is bustling with popular streets filled with delicious food and photo spots!
8⃣️: Tokyo Tower
A must-visit for influencers, you can view it from a distance or overlook the bustling city of Tokyo from the observation decks of the tower itself. It's recommended to buy tickets online in advance for a better deal!
A day in Sensoji Temple🏮
Sensoji temple is the oldest and most famous temple in Tokyo.
There is a lot of kimono rental shop around the area, you can simply walk in or better reserve beforehand for your kimono experience~
I made a reservation on their kimono rental website a day before and the process was so smooth.
So many food stalls around the temple, i tried the sweet potato,strawberry daifuku, melon bread and many more~
You can also pray inside the temple, take some fortune letter and just stroll around the temple in your kimono
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