Kazaridaru. After spending most the morning exploring the vicinity around Tokyo Station and Imperial East Garden, the afternoon was dedicated to visiting one of Tokyo's most popular area and shrine – Harajuku and Meiji Jingu. Harajuku + Meiji Jingu Harajuku, an area that is famous for its youth culture, fashion and shopping. Not surprisingly it was filled with people as soon as I stepped out...
Tokyo Imperial Palace – moat and Palace wall. Continuing on from my Tokyo Station Architecture Walk, if traditional Japanese architecture and garden is your thang, then Tokyo Imperial Palace and the Imperial East Garden is just a short walk from the station. Tokyo Imperial Palace + Imperial East Garden The current residence of the Japanese Imperial family, the Palace is situated on the former...
View of Tokyo Station. My first trip to Japan was more than 10 years ago ( I know, that's a very long time) and it was such a disappointment that it has turned me off tour groups once and for all. So ever since, Japan has been sitting high on my to-do (again) list and this time, I'm doing it solo. I'd say...
