DISCOVER Asakusa, Ginza and Shibuya in one day with Toei Transportation!!
Come with me on a day adventure in Tokyo’s unmissable spots through historical Asakusa, stylish Ginza and vibrant Shibuya. I recently re-discovered these three must-see areas in just one day thanks to Toei Subway and Bus Lines. This handy itinerary covers three of my favorite neighborhoods in one day – complete with sightseeing spots, restaurants, cafes and shopping recommendations. Are…
Itsukushima (Miyajima): Japan’s floating Torii
About 30 minutes away from Hiroshima Station there’s Itsukushima Shrine, a Unesco World Heritage Site in the island of Itsukushima, popularly know as Miyajima (literally “Shrine Island”). Its gate or torii is probably the most famous one in the world and definitely a “must-see” for many local and foreign tourists. The reason why the torii is “floating” is because the…
Mitama Matsuri: 30.000 lanterns, one controversial shrine.
Mitama Matsuri is one of the biggest Obon festivals in Tokyo. It gathers thousands of people that come to Yasukuni Shrine to eat, dance and enjoy the impressive 30.000 yellow lanterns. It really is a beautiful thing to see! Originally held first in 1947, Mitama Matsuri is an event to pray for and honor the dead from the war. During…
The KYOTO of Eastern Japan? A day in KAMAKURA.
Kamakura is a small city with tremendous culture and yes, a giant bronze Buddha. Being only 50 km away from Tokyo, conveniently covered by regular trains from the capital, it’s an extremely popular day trip destination. Adding to the equation, Kamakura has a beach that gathers not only regular visitors but countless surf aficionados. Early June is a wonderful time…
The most popular festival in Tokyo. SANJA MATSURI
Sanja Matsuri (三社祭) is different. Maybe it’s the 2 million attendees it gathers, maybe it’s the countless mikoshi (portable shrine) they carry, or maybe is the wilder atmosphere. Or perhaps it’s the healthy interest in a portion of its participants: the yakuza (japanese mafia). But Sanja Matsuri is more than a “Yakuza Festival”, despite of many of the international media trying…
