TOKYO Solamachi | Review by 王小鈞

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TOKYO Solamachi

Spreading from the Base of TOKYO SKYTREE, a Retail Complex with a Wide Variety of Shops and Entertainment.

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Right at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, this large shopping complex has more than 300 stores, offering everything from food, desserts, and souvenirs to all kinds of household goods. There are so many choices that you could spend the whole day here without getting bored!

The complex blends Japanese tradition, old downtown charm, and international elements. Browsing and eating along the way feels like taking a little trip around Japan, or even around the world.

This is a great place to spend an entire day. Eat whenever you want, shop whenever you want, and when you get tired, find a café, sit down, and leisurely enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in a Tokyo afternoon.

With Tokyo Skytree, food, and shopping all in one place, TOKYO Solamachi is definitely worth adding to a self-guided Tokyo itinerary.

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What I like most is that it’s not only a great place for families with children to play in the water. As you stroll through the park, you can also enjoy beautiful views of the lush greenery with Tokyo Skytree in the background.

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