The classic view of the five-story pagoda standing alongside traditional wooden houses on the stone-paved slope is amazing. It feels like stepping into a parallel time and landing in the Edo period!
Even though there are always crowds, this is absolutely one of the best spots to soak up Kyoto’s atmosphere.
Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) | Review by Norton Liang
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Snow Peak LAND STATION TOKYO
Located in "KITTE," a commercial facility just steps away from JR Tokyo Station, Japan's largest terminal station, this is the flagship store of the popular outdoor brand "Snow Peak."
Snow Peak camping⛺️ and outdoor fans have to make a pilgrimage here. The Snow Peak Cafe next door is also packed with Japanese locals dining there🍽️ The curry🍛 was unexpectedly😳 delicious😋—what a surprise! After getting tired from shopping, it’s very relaxing to have a meal and a cup of coffee here😎 The Onitsuka Tiger store in the same building has a glass window where you can photograph Tokyo Station from a different angle.
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Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Located just a five-minute walk from Tokyo Station, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum offers easy access to a rich cultural experience. The striking red-brick building is a faithful reconstruction of the original Mitsubishi Ichigokan, first built in 1894 and designed by British architect Josiah Conder, known for landmarks like Ueno Museum and Rokumeikan.
Charming 🤩, eye-catching architecture 🏘️ Architecture lovers should definitely visit.
Perfect for a leisurely walking route. Have a cup of coffee here, see an exhibition 🎭, and continue on toward Tokyo Station.
A route that’s well worth taking your time to explore. -
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Sky Bus Tokyo
This bus tour allows you to tour various locations in Tokyo on an "open-air, roofless, double-decker bus" with a great sense of openness. Reservations can be made in advance (online reservations are also possible), and a ticket counter is set up in Marunouchi in front of Tokyo Station, so if you decide that you would like to join the tour, you can issue a ticket on the spot for a smooth ride.
If you choose the right weather and season, I really recommend spending a full day or two riding the different Hop On Hop Off Sky Bus sightseeing routes around Tokyo. You can experience Tokyo from different perspectives, with Tokyo Tower 🗼, spectacular harbor views, and Tokyo Tower 🗼 all in the same frame.
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