The city is different, the oldest of the oldest and the newest of the newest is Tokyo . A hub for ancient Shinto shrines, futuristic skyscrapers, tranquil cherry blossom gardens and the latest high-tech technology. There are so many amazing things in this city and we have selected the 10 most-most for you.
1. Food
This city has brought together many of the top chefs from around the world and will show you a rich selection of world-class restaurants. When you wander the streets of Tokyo, you will not be able to stay in one place, as the smell of everything delicious will haunt you. They can offer you fresh sushi, tempura, soba noodles and more from local cuisine.
2. Culture
Historic festivals and famous museums, with endless theatrical performances, performances, art galleries and musical events, you will never get tired of Tokyo. Sakura blossoms every March, which is found in almost all parks in Japan. During this period, they fill the entire country, and sometimes it happens that you can’t get through the crowd of photographers and ordinary passers-by. So, take some time to take pictures of sakura in all its glory.
3. Style
Whatever your individual style, self-expression through clothing is welcome here, even worshiped . Harajuku is the most famous district for fashion, vintage, branded clothing and cosplay – costume play. Just walking around this city will get you so much inspiration that you will overdose. ????
4. Home to everything “New”
Tokyo is a hub for global technology and innovation. The city is wrapped in lights, glowing signs, as if you are looking from outer space. Surprise Japanese toilets with heated seats, bullet trains and 9-story electrical buildings. Feel like the future!
5. And the home of everything “Old”
Some parts of the city will seem super / hyper modernized to you, but it also has a rich history. Wherever you go, you are still not far from Shinto temples or Japanese gardens. For example, Harajuku is followed by a temple Meiji-jingu, while Hie and Nezu have torii gates like Kyoto’s famous Fushimi Inari Taisha temple (yes, pack your cameras). Don’t forget to live like a local and spend your evenings at the restaurants and bars of Nonbei Yokocho, and the enchanting alleys decorated with paper lanterns will create an unforgettable atmosphere.
6. Mount Fuji
The tallest mountain in Japan and one of the sacred peaks, Mount Fuji will be visible in clear weather from Tokyo (although the mountain itself is located in a different prefecture). Take the train and view Tokyo from every angle, and don’t forget the volcano.
7. Absolute nonsense
Although Japanese culture is relatively conservative, Tokyo is always always creative. In other words, there are a lot of weird things in the city, so go ahead! Don’t know where to stay? There are capsule hotels in Japan, see here. Do you need an umbrella? Or soybeans, or a can of vegetables? Japanese machines will provide them, maybe more! Or maybe you want to have dinner with the robots? Tokyo is fine with that.
8. Language
This country is home to 125 million Japanese-speaking people, and this makes Tokyo the best place to learn the language. With a city full of travelers, students and professionals from all over the world, Tokyo is a great city to socialize, meet new people, and test your Japanese!
9. Ski & Snowboard
Japan’s snow-capped mountains look fabulous when you roll down the slopes of ski resorts in winter. Several resorts like Shiga Kogen and Hakuba hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics are located near Tokyo.
10. Onsen
If you are going further from Tokyo, then be sure to go to the town of Onsen. The country is a bed for volcanic and geothermal activity, and thus is home to thousands of natural hot springs. Hot springs are called Onsen in Japanese. They will perfectly dilute your hard day after work, where you can relax in the mineral water that will cleanse your body and mind. Oh yes, they take such “baths” exclusively naked, but men and women bathe separately.