2018.11.17

Five recommended spots for foreigners in Tokyo.

OkazakiTomohiro

CULTURE

Five spots in Tokyo recommended for foreigners

The number of foreigners in Japan is really increased, isn’t it? What kind of places do they like to go to?
Today, I would like to present five recommended spots in Tokyo, because it’s been 10 years I live in Tokyo too!

Shibuya: city for young people

I work in Shibuya too, but I feel that it is mainly popular among foreigners.
Once you arrive at Shibuya, first you need to go to the ≪Scramble Intersection≫! As soon as the traffic light turns green, an incredible amount of people you can’t even imagine, cross altogether the intersection.

Recommended spots and experiences in Shibuya

Experience the crowd flow at the Scramble Intersection.
Taste a lemonade in the new opened store “STREAM”
Drink a bottle of beer in the nostalgic atmosphere of Nonbei Yokocho
Take a walk starting from the centre of Shibuya to Yoyogi Park.

Access to Shibuya

Asakusa: enjoy the culture

There are many old-fashioned shops and souvenir stores in Asakusa, famous for Kaminarimon Gate. In Asakusa, with just a look to the sky you will be able to admire the 646-meters Tokyo Sky Tree.

Recommended spots and experiences in Asakusa

First thing to do once arrived at Kaminarimon Gate? At the Asakusa Temple get your ceremonial cleansing from evil spirits.
Make a wish from the top of the Sky Tree.
Touch the old Japanese culture taking a rickshaw “jinrikisha”
Experience the vitality of Hoppi-dori street.

Access to Asakusa

Harajuku: the origin of fashion in Japan

Harajuku, where the most advanced fashion is always created. Let’s first chill out and go to Meiji Shrine!

Recommended spots and experiences in Harajuku

Relax at Meiji Shrine.
Taste some delicious treats in Takeshita Street.
Famous brands shopping at Omotesando Hills.

Access to Harajuku

Ginza: The Old and the New

A little bit more formal than usual dress code for Ginza, known for being a fashionable city where people of all ages and sex are used to gather.

Recommended spots and experiences in Ginza

First of all, the Kabuki-za to feel the Japanese culture.
Enjoy one of the best area for high-quality brands in Ginza SIX, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Ginza Mitsukoshi, Tokyu Plaza Ginza.
In the evening, grilled chicken “yakitori” in a traditional Japanese pub “Izakaya” is a must.

Access to Ginza

Ueno: Old-fashioned vibes

Ameyoko, an open-air market shopping area, always full of people. In Ueno, let’s try to talk to someone working in Ameyoko! You may discover a lot more about an authentic “Edokko”.

Access to Ueno

Recommended spots and experiences in Ueno

Start your experience in Ueno taking a deep breathe while enjoying the huge green space of Ueno Park.
Buy convenient in Ameyoko open-air market!
Let’s have some fun and chill in a traditional Japanese pub “Izakaya”.