![]() Of course you have to go to the Shibuya Crossing while in Tokyo. ![]() It’s near Harajuku so I would suggest doing these two on the same day. Entrance opens at sunrise and closes at sunset. We got lucky and witnessed a traditional Japanese marriage ceremony. With forest areas, sake bottles, central sanctuaries, and more you can easily get lost here. Meiji is noted as a recreation and relaxation center in Tokyo. One of the bigger shrines in Tokyo, spanning over 170 acres. Be prepared because Golden Gai prices and entry fees are relatively expensive. You could also check tripadvisor or yelp about which bars are good for tourists, but then it would be hard to tell which bar they’re talking about if you can’t read Japanese, for me it would be anyway. Many of the bars will greet you if you are welcomed. Bars will either have notes pinned outside or you can tell from the vibe inside as you peak your head in. If you are a tourist, you have to be really careful and make sure that you’re allowed inside. Unlike most nightlife, many bars do not allow photos or tourists. Generally, the 150+ bars located inside of Golden Gai operate until 5AM. Golden Gai is made up of 6 small and narrow alleyways filled with bars. If you’re into non-typical nightlife, you have to check out Golden Gai. Although, there are dozens of dreamy installations, this museum is a must while in Japan.Īddress: Japan, 〒135-0064 Tokyo, Koto City, Aomi, 1 Chome−3−8 お台場パレットタウン My favorite were the Forest of Flowers and The Way of the Sea. All of the installations are unique and out of this world. Although it’s bit pricy for a museum at almost $30 a ticket, it’s worth it. Probably the most instagrammable place in Tokyo. I’m not sure why exactly you have to do that but I ended up getting a bad fortune! The views around the temple are beautiful and the buildings are architecturally beautiful and very traditional.Īddress: 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan ![]() If your fortune is bad you have to hang it up on a board right in front of the door. You will either get a good or bad fortune. Once you pull the number, you pick your number from the board in front of you. You pay 1 yen and shake a box to get a number. My favorite part of the temple was walking up towards it, and heading to where the fortunes are. People will be seen wafting incense smoke over their body- which is said to cure any ailments you may have and improve health. When you walk towards the temple, you will see people standing over what looks like fire pits. ![]() It’s also the most colorful temple in the city. Lined up before you get to the actual temple are over 90 stands, shops, and seasonal events too. It looked really fun and something I am definitely doing on my next trip! We saw the drivers riding around in their karts and costumes throughout the city during our stay. While it’s not hard to get an international driver’s license, we really did not want to be bothered to get one prior to leaving. But have you thought that you could actually ride it, in real life? Well, in Tokyo you can! We originally had this on our list but we found out that you need an International Driver’s License to be allowed to ride. So my advice is to make a list of everything you would like to do and prioritize what you really want to see and what will work with your schedule. I would be a liar if I said you could fit everything you wanted to do during your first trip to Tokyo! Unless of course, you’ll be there for an extended period of time. Let me not waste your time any further and get right into the post! Tokyo was truly a beautiful city with so much character, I can NOT wait to go back again and explore more of Tokyo and Japan. This guide will only be about the things we did, eat, and see during our time there. This post has been long over-due, but it’s finally here! My guide to Tokyo for first timer’s! Before I get started, I did write a post on What To Know Before Visiting Japan where I go over transportation, language barrier, rules, and general things to note about Japan.
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