TOKYO TRIP- PART 1

DAY 3

Tokyo Tower- Imperial Palace

On the 3rd day I visited Tokyo tower which is a landmark of Tokyo. Standing at 333m, it is one of the most popular tourist destination. It is at a walking distance from  the Kamiyacho station on Hibiya line. It has 2 observation decks at 150 and 250 metres from which you can get a complete view of the entire city and if lucky then of even the majestic Mount Fuji.You can see the rainbow bridge, imperial palace etc. from the deck.  There are many souvenir shops and restaurants inside.

Tokyo Tower

         

              A view of Tokyo skyline from the observation deck

Then I visited the Imperial Palace which is the residence of the Imperial family of Japan. It is at a walking  from the Tokyo station and is locateed near the Marunochi district. It is surrounded by sprawling lawns on all the sides. It is surrounded by moats and large stone wall. The main palace is closed for the public except for 2 days- January 2 and December 23. There is a bridge that leads to the entrance of the palace. The palace is a major tourist attractions and many people visit the gardens for an evening walk.

                                

                                       

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Day 2

Shibuya-Harajuku-Omotesando

On the second day I visited Shibuya. It is also a major shopping district of Tokyo and a centre for youth fashion and culture. One can find the youths wearing all types of "funky" stuff there. The shibuya crossing is the busiest in the world. It is also famous for Shibuya 109 which is a trend setting store. Harajuku is at a walking distance from Shibuya and is also a shopping district. The famous Takeshita street is in Harajuku. It is a pedestrian only street and consists of several small shops selling traditional Japanese items. The 100 yen shop can also be found here. It sells all items for 108 yens(100 yens+8% tax). Omotesando is a nearby upscale shopping district. It houses some of the biggest brands in the world like Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gap, etc. For the vegetarians, there is a Subway outlet in omotesando.

Shibuya

Shibuya crossing

Takeshita street in Harajuku

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DAY-1

After reaching Tokyo, the first place to visit should definitely be the Ginza. It is one of the most luxurious and not to forget the most expensive shopping district in the world. it is located in Chuo, Tokyo and is easily accessible by  metro at the Ginza station and Higashi Ginza station. It has stores of almost every luxurious brand in the world. The clock Tower of Ginza Wako is the symbol of Ginza. And dont forget to visit the Lion Beer bar. The place also has many restaurants where you can try traditional Japanese food like sushi, soba and tempora. Besides the big luxurious brands there are also many stores for budget travellers like Uniqlo, H&M, etc.