If you go early in the morning, you can really feel the energy.
All the vendors are super friendly, and listening to them call out while you walk around creates such a fun atmosphere.
There’s a great mix of things for sale: fresh seafood, local fruits and vegetables, pickled side dishes, handmade sweets, and more.
Prices are also much cheaper than in typical tourist areas!
Koyasan (Mount Koya)
Koyasan was opened in 816 by Reverend Kobo (Kukai). It is Shingon Esoteric Buddhism’s holy land centered around Kongobu-ji Temple. The basin at 800m-high, surrounded by 1,000m-tall mountains, hosts a religious town all of which is on the temple’s premises.
Koyasan isn't a place to just 'have fun'—it's somewhere to reflect and experience. Everyone should visit at least once.
Shin-Okubo Korea Town
Shin-Okubo Koreatown is Tokyo’s largest Koreatown, located near Shin-Okubo Station, which is just 1 stop from JR Shinjuku Station. It is the heart of Tokyo’s Korean culture, and it’s packed with visitors who are on top of fashion trends.
This whole area is like a shopper's paradise! There are tons of Korean beauty products and lots of tasty, affordable Korean restaurants. For a moment, I almost felt like I was actually in Korea.
Skyliner
Skyliner is a limited express airport train offering the fastest service between downtown Tokyo and Narita Airport, with a total journey time of 36 minutes*. A fast train offering up to three services per hour, travelling between downtown Tokyo and Narita Airport with only four stops and no changes: Ueno Station, Nippori Station, Narita Airport Terminals 2 & 3, and Narita Airport Terminal 1.
The train cars are really clean and well-maintained. There's a professional crew disinfecting every day. The ride is super smooth and comfortable.
