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Recommended · 06. January 2018
I had a group tour in the Imperial Palace East Garden as a member of a volunteer tour guide team. The organization is the Tokyo Free Walking Tour (TFWT). A free tour for tourists is held every Saturday in English. Booking is not required. Please visit the following URL. https://tfwt.jp/top/east-gardens-of-the-imperial-palace/ You will learn much about Japanese history and tradition. It's fun and cool!
Recommended · 17. December 2017
Would you like to visit Japanese castles? The imperial palace of Tokyo is the former Edo castle which was constructed in the 17th century. Unfortunately, the main tower was lost in the history. Odawara city is located 80 km southwest of Tokyo. It’s a good place for a one day tour from Tokyo. There is the Odawara castle, which includes the main castle tower. The main tower was rebuilt in the 20th century with a modern technology, but the appearance is same as the traditional one. It’s big,...
Recommended · 08. October 2017
Ukiyo-e is a kind of Japanese woodblock print arts. It was popular around 18-19 centuries. It is known that many western impressionists such as Van Gogh were inspired by Ukiyo-e. There is a Ukiyo-e museum "OTA MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART" in Harajuku. They are holding special session of Hokusai who is known for his series of works "The 36 pictures with Mt. Fuji" Last weekend, I visited the museum. I enjoyed the all of Hokusai's Mt.Fuji arts. Moreover, I have learned the technique of the Ukiyo-e...
Recommended · 06. August 2017
Kamakura is located 50 km south of Tokyo. The city was a capital of Japan in the 13th-14th century. I participated in a volunteer guide activity in Kamakura. Recently, I joined such kind of activity at Shibuya and Harajuku in Tokyo. However, I was eager to have a volunteer guide experience in Kamakura. Kamakura is a good place as a destination for one day trip from Tokyo. Many people visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, Hokokuji known as a "Bamboo Temple" or the famous Great Buddha temple.
Recommended · 02. July 2017
Fukagawa is a district located in the east of Tokyo. There are very attractive spots not known among tourists. One is the Kiyosumi Garden. It is a Japanese style garden with a central pond and strolling path. You will find calm and peaceful Japanese beauty there. You will also find turtles, carps, and Gray Herons. Next spot is the Fukagawa Edo Museum. Old Tokyo town (called as Edo city) is rebuilt in the museum. You can time-trip to the early 19th century. You can explore the town and the old...
Recommended · 15. June 2017
Rikugien garden was constructed about 300 years ago by a samurai feudal lord for his own home garden. It is characterized as a stroll garden with a central pond, mountains, and greenery. When you walk around the pond, you will find the Japanese beauty and relaxed feeling. In June, Ajisai (hydrangea) blossoms are beautiful. The entrance fee is 300 yen. 7min on foot from Komagome Station of JR Yamanote Line (JY10) or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line (N14).
Recommended · 06. May 2017
We went to Yokohama. Yokohama is 30km south of Tokyo. It is a good day trip destination from Tokyo. We enjoyed Beer Festival in Red Brick Warehouse. In the past, it was a real warehouse of the Yokohama port. Now, it's a famous sightseeing spot. It's so fun!
Recommended · 03. May 2017
Sumo training was opened to public on the 3rd of May. This event is held annually in the Ryogoku kokugikan hall. It is free and no reservation is necessary. The open training was held from 7:00 a.m. for 4 hours.
Recommended · 29. April 2017
Enoshima is a small island located at 60 km south of Tokyo. There are shrines, shops, restaurants, beach, and caves. Very interesting! You can enjoy all day there.
Recommended · 23. April 2017
Ginza is the highest class shopping district in Japan. It's so gorgeous!