HIGHLIGHTS OF A VISIT TO TOKYO
(49 Reviews)
98% Recommended
Beth Fortin
Golden Valley, MN
Experience Asia Pacific Your Way
The word exotic best fits the Asia Pacific region of the world and as an Asia Travel Specialist I am here to help you plan that vacation. I have spent extended time in Japan and have made return trips. I have also helped many travelers plan recurr...
The word exotic best fits the Asia Pacific region of the world and as an Asia Travel Specialist I am here to help you plan that vacation. I have spent extended time in Japan and have made return trips. I have also helped many travelers plan recurring business trips to China, and pleasure trips to Tahiti. If you desire the exotic to be closer to home then look to the islands of Aruba or St. Lucia. Feel the warm sandy beaches between your toes, the refreshing sea breeze blowing through your hair, living the casual life. What better way to recharge your life. I can make that happen, I can get you there.
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The city of Tokyo is located on the east coast of the island of Honshu. This large metropolitan area spreads from the Edogawa River in the east to the Tanzawa mountains in the west. The city has 23 precincts and each district has its own particular characteristics.The central wards west of the river are those most often visited by tourists. Getting around is easy using the clean modern trains, subways, and expressways. You’ll find that most of what you want to see is accessible by using the Yamanote Train Line.
Neighborhood highlights:
- Asakusa – Sensoji Buddhist Temple
- Harajuku – Meiji Shrine
- Ginza – upscale galleries, designer shops
- Roppongi – nightlife and fine dining
- Taito-ku (old town) – Tokyo National Museum and the Ueno Park and Zoo
- Chiyoda ku – Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station
Food and entertainment – You won’t want to miss trying some of Tokyo’s culinary specialties, from the humble ramen stands (found on almost every street corner) to high end Wagyu beef. Sushi, yakitori, tonkatsu, and soba are other dishes that have become popular worldwide, but tasting the authentic Japanese versions of these favorites is a must.
No trip to Japan would be complete without a visit to a traditional Japanese garden. Some of the best are the gardens at the Imperial Palace, the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, and the Denpoin Temple Garden. When you’ve enjoyed a full day of sightseeing, take a hot spring bath at Oedo Onsen. For some great photo ops, take a hike up Mt. Takao. Other activities that are part of Japanese culture are sumo wrestling matches, and traditional Kabuki dramatic performances.
While Covid restrictions for travel to Japan are still in place, it’s not too early to start planning a trip for future travel.