Enoshima is a small island off the coast of Kamakura and an easy day trip South of Tokyo. Enoshima Island is known for its legend of a five headed dragon. It is said that Benzaiten, the goddess of good fortune, arts, music and knowledge, subdued a five headed dragon that was terrorising the area. He…
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Kamakura is an easy day trip South of Tokyo, it boasts shopping, mountain trails and a giant buddha statue. Shopping street From Kamakura station to the Tsurugaoka shrine is Komachi-dori street, excellent spot for shopping! From traditional crafts to dried fruits, chocolates and Japanese anime characters. And of course lots of places to stop and…
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The famous tuna auctions of the Inner Tsukiji Fish market have moved to Toyosu, however, the original outer markets and stalls are still on the original site. The outer markets are well worth the visit for fresh sushi and sashimi and more fish products than you can imagine! Some stalls will cut the fresh tuna…
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Tokyo Tower is a worldwide recognisable icon of Japan, so should this be on your to do list when you visit Tokyo? Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958 and at 634m is the worlds tallest self supporting steel structure, standing 3m taller than the Eiffel Tower. It also functions as a broadcast antenna. If you…
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Shinjuku is a popular spot to visit and stay in Tokyo. It boasts one of the busiest stations in the world! A trip to Japan is not complete without being lost at least once in Shinjuku station! Shinjuku is popular for its night life, electronics district, government towers that provide a great view of the…
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Hakone is an onsen town just outside of Tokyo. It’s a popular get away town for Tokyoites and famous for its traditional ryokan, relaxing onsen and views of Mount Fuji. If you are looking for a short escape near Tokyo that offers a place to explore with amazing scenery as well as a traditional Japanese…
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Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo’s popular green spaces with wide open areas, cycling tracks, grassy picnic areas and lakes. Yoyogi park was used for the military barracks for US officers during the allied occupation of Japan. It was later used as the Olympic village during the Tokyo Olympic games, before becoming the now very…
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Shinjuku Gyoen is a beautiful park in the middle of Tokyo. It’s gardens, woods, ponds and cherry blossoms make this one of the most popular parks in Tokyo Shinjuku Gyoen was originally the location of the mansion of the feudal, Lord Naito who was granted this land in 1590. Three hundred years later it was…
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Tokyo Skytree is often listed as one of the go to sites in Tokyo so what’s it all about and should it be on your to do list in Tokyo? Tokyo Skytree was completed in 2008 and at 634m tall, it boasts an amazing city scape of Tokyo. From the viewing platforms, Tembo Deck and…
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