There are so many different kinds of animals, and the park layout is really spacious. Almost every area has a restroom, which is super convenient.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens | Review by Angela Hsieh
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Tsutenkaku Tower
A steel tower which looks like the Eiffel Tower and 75 meters high was built In 1912, on top of a building which was the motif of the Arc de Triomphe, and named “Tsutenkaku” meaning “A building reaching the heaven'' by Nangaku Fujisawa, a Confucian in the early Meiji period. After being broken down due to a fire, citizens lobbied for rebuilding and the current 2nd Tsutenkaku was built in 1956.
The shopping streets around here feel a bit old and even kind of run-down. At night, some of the alleys nearby have a weird vibe, and the area doesn't feel very safe.
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Abeno Harukas
Opened in 2014, the 300-meter-high skyscraper is a mix-use complex building. From the two basement floors to the 14th level you’ll find Kintetsu Department Store (Main Store Abeno Harukas) and the Abeno Harukas Dining restaurant floors.
The night view is absolutely beautiful. Looking out over every corner of the city is really special.
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Music Box & Handicrafts Studio You-kobo
At the Music Box & Handicrafts Studio You-kobo you can try making your own music box by hand. You can decide on the body and tone of your music box, then choose your favorite glass accessories. You can also choose from a variety of songs and decorations for the exterior, so the result is a completely unique one-of-a-kind music box with your favorite song in it!
You can make your own one-of-a-kind music box and decorate it with all kinds of accessories. It's super memorable!