Recommended trips to Japan taught by Japanese people～Tokyo version～
Hello everyone！
This time, a Japanese introduces recommendations to make your trip to Japan more enjoyable and smooth.
In this article, we will introduce you to must-visit sightseeing spots in Tokyo and recommended Japanese food that you should try.
Trip plan list in JAPAN
-TOKYO-
SHITAMATI AREA(ASAKUSA・UENO)
①Tokyo sky tree
Height:634m TOKYO symbol place
It was completed in 2012 as a new radio tower to replace Tokyo Tower because radio waves have become difficult to reach in the shadows of skyscrapers.
Nearby are the shopping center Tokyo Solamachi, a planetarium, and an aquarium.
Tembo Deck Adult ：2,100 yen
②ASAKUSA
Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, is a must-see spot for sightseeing in Tokyo.
A popular photo spot in front of the large lantern at Kaminarimon
Nakamise Street, which is the main approach to Sensoji Temple, is said to be about 250m long from Kaminarimon to Hozomon. In Asakusa, there are so many long-established specialty shops that you can't eat all in one day, such as soba, tempura, monjayaki, sukiyaki, loach, and Western food. Perfect for souvenirs
TOKYO STATION AREA(MARUNOUTI・GINNZA・AKIHABARA)
Tokyo Station 1st Avenue, located on the first and second basement floors of the Yaesu Central Exit, is recommended for eating, shopping, and
choosing souvenirs, such as "Tokyo Character Street" and "Tokyo Ramen Street."
③AKIHABARA
Akihabara, a large-scale electric town unlike any other in the world, where electric-related products are lined up
Akihabara is also a hot topic as a mecca for otaku culture such as maid cafes, anime, and idols
④Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace, where the Emperor and Empress live, the palace where various events are held, and government buildings related to the Imperial Household Agency
The general public can visit the tour course that includes the remains of Edo Castle, which was the residence of the Tokugawa family, the Imperial Palace East Garden, which is the venue for general visitors, and the main gate iron bridge. It is recommended to apply online in advance to visit.
ODAIBA AREA(ODAIBA・SINAGAWA・Rainbow Bridge)
⑤Odaiba shopping mall
There are large shopping malls such as "DiverCity Tokyo Plaza", "Decks Tokyo Beach" that you can enjoy like a theme park, and "Aqua City Odaiba".
You can overlook Tokyo from the deck area on the sea side, and dining while overlooking Tokyo Bay and Rainbow Bridge from the terrace seats is exceptional. The night view unique to Odaiba is also recommended.
Depending on the period, there may be a life-size Gundam exhibit.
⑥Fuji TV head office building
Fuji TV head office building with an impressive sphere. This sphere is an observatory and the general public can enter. You can look out over the waterfront sub-center in a large panorama.
I don't know if there are character items, but ONE PIECE is aired on Fuji TV, so there may be some items for sale.
This building is next to the mall introduced earlier, so you can walk to it.
⑦Houseboat
If you want to enjoy the night in Tokyo, Yakatabune is also recommended. At night, many yakatabune boats gather in the sea of Odaiba to enjoy the scenery while enjoying Tokyo's famous monjayaki and tempura.
There are various courses depending on the yakatabune company, so please look for your favorite boat and enjoy it.
⑧Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Good location, about 2 minutes on foot from Shinagawa Station
We use cutting-edge technology to develop events and programs that change with the season and day and night.
Dolphin shows using projection mapping are popular for their excitement that makes you want to watch them again and aga
Adult ：2,300 yen
ROPPONGI・SHIBUYA AREA
⑨Tokyo tower
Radio tower opened in 1958
Height:333m The radio tower before the construction of the Tokyo sky tree
Don't miss the look-down window that has a glass floor and allows you to see directly below.
The foot town at the foot of the tower has restaurants, souvenir shops, attractions, etc., and is full of fun other than the view.
Main deck Adult ：1,200 yen
Top Deck Tour Adult ：2,800 yen
⑩Roppongi Hills
A comprehensive complex facility with office buildings, movie theaters, museums, residences, various shops and restaurants.
The observatory floor located on the 52nd floor is a spot you definitely want to visit when you visit Roppongi Hills.
The "Sky Deck" is an outdoor observatory where you can enjoy the view from the skyscraper without being blocked by glass. Recommended at night. Please enjoy the beautiful sparkling night view of Tokyo.
⑪SHIBUYA
Shibuya, where many young people gather
It is no exaggeration to say that the scramble crossing is a scene that symbolizes Shibuya, and is popular among foreigners as a unique crossing in the world where 500,000 people come and go every day.
Shibuya Scramble Square is about 229.7 meters high and is one of the top class skyscrapers around Shibuya Station.
"SHIBUYA SKY" consists of three zones: the transition space "SKY GATE" on the 14th to 45th floors, the outdoor observation space "SKY STAGE", and the indoor observation corridor "SKY GALLERY" on the 46th floor. A 360-degree panoramic view of Shibuya can be seen from about 230m above the ground.
⑫HARAJUKU
Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street is widely known as a unique fashion district, and is a popular spot visited by many foreign tourists.
There are many fashion shops selling cute clothes and accessories at reasonable prices, as well as the famous crepe shop of Takeshita Street.
SHINJUKU AREA
⑬KABUKICHOU
Shinjuku Kabukicho, one of Japan's leading entertainment districts, is one of the spots you should visit as a souvenir of your Tokyo trip.
It has the image of a "night town", but it is also a gourmet spot with a wide range of restaurants from reasonable set meals to high-end restaurants.
Shinjuku has two faces.
The business district around Shinjuku Station, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the shopping district during the day, and Kabukicho, the largest downtown area at night.
Shinjuku Station boasts the highest number of passengers in the world per day, and is a city that never sleeps day or night.
One thing to keep in mind is that if you are approached and introduced to izakaya in this town, don't follow them.
It will almost certainly be a loss or a problem.
-one point here-
Many people who go to Tokyo visit Tokyo Disney Resort.
However, Tokyo Disney Resort is not actually in Tokyo, but in the neighboring prefecture of Chiba.
After arriving at Narita Airport or Haneda Airport, it is easiest and recommended to take a direct resort bus.
≪take a breather here≫
The thing that worries me the most when I go on a trip abroad is the cost of the plane and the hotel fee.
I think that most of you purchase tickets using a hotel reservation site.
I think that most of you purchase tickets using a hotel reservation site.
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4 reasons to recommend
① Cheap hotel and air tickets
② There is a special campaign
③ 24/7 customer support
④ Earn miles
① Cheap hotel and air tickets
② There is a special campaign
③ 24/7 customer support
④ Earn miles
Please search Trip.com for flight booking
Next is the hotel reservation, but of course, Trip. com is also possible, but my recommendation is agoda.
Agoda is compatible with all hotel reservations around the world, and you can book hotels at a very low price with up to 85% off.
In addition, there are plenty of campaigns and promotions, and you can rest assured that we will firmly support you in troubleshooting.
In addition, there are plenty of campaigns and promotions, and you can rest assured that we will firmly support you in troubleshooting.
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OTHER AREA
Tourist attractions in Japan that are far from Tokyo but accessible by train
⑭OSAKA
Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and is said to be the big city of Tokyo in the east and Osaka in the west.
The lively streets seem to revitalize just by walking around.
Starting with Osaka Castle, which was built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who ruled the world during the Sengoku period, how about taking a trip to feel the history of Tsutenkaku, Osaka Tenmangu, Shitennoji, and more?
In addition, there is Universal Studios Japan, and Dotonbori is crowded with people eating while walking, and it is said to be a food kitchen.
Abeno Harukas, which opened as a commercial facility in 2014, has a height of 300m, making it the tallest building in Japan.
At the observatory "Harukas 300", you can overlook the city of Osaka from the tallest building in Japan at 300m.
Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and other Osaka specialties are the best for eating while walking around.
-Transportation from Tokyo Station to Osaka Station-
bullet train(shinkansen):14,030 yen - 19,750 yen About 2 hours 40 minutes
train:8,910 yen About 9 hours
Express bus:4000 yen~ About 9 hours
⑭KYOTO
Kyoto is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations, with over 2,000 shrines and temples and 17 World Heritage Sites. This city prospered as the capital of Japan for about 1200 years from 794 when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo until 1868.
There are many places to see, such as famous temples such as Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji, and the elegant Gion where maiko (apprentice geisha) walk.
-Transportation from Tokyo Station to kyoto Station-
bullet train(shinkansen):13,300 yen - 19,000 yen About 2 hours 10 minutes
train:8,310 yen About 9 hours
Express bus:4000 yen~ About 7-9 hours
-osaka Station to kyoto Station
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Let's introduce recommended Japanese food
-Famous Food-
ramen
It is said that there are about 2,500 ramen shops in Tokyo, and each person has different tastes, so I can't say that this shop is delicious, but I will introduce a famous shop.
Famous ramen shops in Tokyo have queues during peak hours for lunch and dinner, so it's better to avoid them.
与ろゐ屋(Yoroiya)
Asakusa(Tokyo) Subway Ginza Line Asakusa Station 5-minute walk
Famous for its soy sauce ramen with a light and easy-to-eat taste
Large gyoza dumplings are also a specialty, and are so popular that half of the customers order them.
ラーメン龍の家(Ramen Ryu no Ie)
Around Shinjuku Station
A popular ramen shop that came from Fukuoka Prefecture, the home of pork bone ramen.
The "Tonkotsu Kokuaji" (800 yen including tax) has flavored oil using garlic and spicy miso, and by combining them with the tonkotsu soup, it has an even deeper flavor.
麺匠 真武咲弥 渋谷店(Mensho Shinbu Sakiya Shibuya)
Around Shibuya Station
If you want to eat miso ramen in Shibuya, this shop's "aburi miso ramen" is definitely recommended.
蒙古タンメン 中本(Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto)
Around Shinjuku or shibuya Station
A ramen shop that offers slightly different ramen, a spicy miso-based ramen with mapo tofu on top of the ramen.
It is a chain store with about 30 stores.
つけ麺 五ノ神製作所（Tsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho)
Around Shinjuku Station
Famous for shrimp tomato tsukemen
道玄坂マンモス(Dogenzaka Mammoth)
Around Shibuya Station
If you want to eat rich ramen and tsukemen in Shibuya, you definitely can't miss Dogenzaka Mammoth.
I want you to try the “rich tsukemen” on the signboard menu
monja yaki
It is said to have originated around Asakusa in Tokyo.
It's similar to okonomiyaki, but slightly different. Eat it in a melty state without solidifying the dough. It's a meal that goes well with beer.
Recommended toppings are cheese, mochi, and mentaiko.
Monja will be cooked on the iron plate at your seat if you ask the store staff.
Besides monja, there is also a teppanyaki menu such as okonomiyaki and yakisoba, so it is the best to eat monja while eating with a small spatula and beer.
もんじゃ 蔵(monja kura)
Around tsukishima
A famous restaurant among famous restaurants that you definitely want to visit at least once.
もんじゃ 近どう(monja kondou)
Around tsukishima
“Monja Kondo” is the oldest shop in Tsukishima, founded in 1950.
There is also a 90-minute all-you-can-drink course, so you can enjoy Monja as a side dish.
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan, which originated in Hokkaido, is a dish similar to yakiniku using mutton, but it is healthy because vegetables such as bean sprouts and cabbage are grilled together. The taste of the sauce is also slightly different from yakiniku, and it is grilled on a special iron plate.
だるまや 西新宿店（darumaya nishi shinjuku)
Around Shinjuku Station
The appearance and interior of the shop are not beautiful at all, but the popularity here is the quality of "fresh lamb". Low odor, soft and delicious
松尾ジンギスカン(matsuo genghis khan)
Around ginza,shinjuku,shibuya,akihabara Station
Genghis Khan specialty store that sells Genghis Khan, a famous brand in Hokkaido, for home use and souvenirs.
A restaurant where the meat is steamed with sauce rather than grilled
ジンギスカン 楽太郎(genghis khan rakutarou)
Around ikebukuro Station
Lamb meat is slowly grilled over a charcoal brazier.The lamb meat is said to have been brought from Hokkaido to Tokyo.
gyudon
I will introduce cheap, fast and delicious gyudon chain stores.
If you're looking for breakfast or a light and cheap lunch, be sure to check out the gyudon chains around any station.
This time, we will introduce three major beef bowl chains in Japan.
吉野家(yoshinoya)
松屋(matsuya)
すき家(sukiya)
なか卯(nakau)
This is not a beef bowl chain, but it is a restaurant where you can easily eat katsudon, oyakodon, udon, etc.
curry rice
There are many restaurants specializing in curry and rice, but here we introduce a chain restaurant that is famous and cheap and can be eaten anywhere.
COCO壱番屋(coco itibanya)
soup curry
Originating in Sapporo, Hokkaido, there are many shops in Sapporo city, but there are several shops in Tokyo.
It's closer to soup than curry and rice, and it's characterized by a smooth texture, and it's full of meat and vegetables.
Each store mixes its own spices and pursues the taste
MAGIC SPICE TOKYO
Shimokitazawa area
A shop considered to be one of the originators of Sapporo soup curry
It is a shop that has led the soup curry boom and is affectionately known as Maji Spa.
A taste that makes you want to eat the vegetables unique to soup curry again with a unique spice instead of the whole style.
The soup is almost colorless, so it's a soup curry that you won't find anywhere else.
Worth to try once
SHANTi takada no baba
Around shinjuku or takada no baba or harajuku station
It is also a popular store in Sapporo, and this is the taste of soup curry
shushi
Here, instead of expensive sushi restaurants that don't revolve, we'll introduce reasonably priced revolving conveyor belt sushi chains.
スシロー(sushiro)
Around shinjuku station
トリトン(toriton)
Around ikebukuro station
くら寿司(kura sushi)
Around ikebukuro station
tonkatsu
This introduction is also a chain store where you can eat cheap and delicious tonkatsu.
とんかつ和幸(Tonkatsu wakou)
Born in December 1958. You can enjoy tonkatsu made with carefully selected ingredients and traditional cooking techniques for around 1,000 yen.
The set meal menu includes free refills of miso soup as well as rice and cabbage.
かつや(katsuya)
As a reasonably priced tonkatsu specialty restaurant, Katsuya has a wide range of restaurants.
One of the characteristics of this restaurant is that the quality is the same at all restaurants, and the dishes are prepared quickly. For example, you can purchase the "Katsudon" for 500 yen, so you can enjoy tonkatsu at a low price and in a short time.
family restaurant
A family restaurant is a chain restaurant that is cheap, has a wide variety of menus, and has multiple stores.
Here, we introduce restaurant chains where you can eat cheaply when staying in Japan.
Depending on the shop, there are soup bars and drink bar sets where you can have free refills of rice, soup, and drinks.
Joyful
Many meat dishes such as steak
Saizeriya
Italian family restaurant
ガスト(gust)
A lot of steak and hamburger dishes
びっくりドンキー(Bikkuri Donkey)
A chain restaurant famous for its hamburger dishes, although it also serves steaks
Drink called strawberry milk is also famous
COCOS
Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine can be served
Plenty of desserts
ビッグボーイ(big boy)
Steak is famous, but Otawara hamburger at this restaurant is excellent
McDonald's
There is no menu such as chicken, rice, spaghetti at McDonald's in Japan.
Please note that there will be a considerable waiting time during lunch and dinner hours on public holidays.
Instead, the menu of hamburgers is abundant, and seasonal menus are always on sale.
This time we will introduce the recommended products in the grand menu
teriyaki mac buger set
Introducing burgers you should eat at Mos
Price is a little high
mister donuts
Unlike the Philippines, the sweetness is a little less sweet, but there are plenty of varieties, including fluffy and soft donuts.
Also, the topping chocolate and cream are delicious compared to the Philippines.
cream puffs
You can buy it at convenience stores and many sweets shops, but here are some famous shops that are nationwide
beard papa
We are developing stores around various stations.
There are a wide variety of types, from regular custard cream to strawberries and seasonal creams.
The cold cream puff with moist and soft dough is also excellent.
If you don't have WIFI, you can't look anything up and it's difficult to get on the difficult trains in Tokyo.
If you want to find a popular restaurant based on your current location, region, or word of mouth
Japan's largest restaurant search site
eating log(tabelog) web site
You can search for restaurants that suit your tastes and make reservations.
Please take advantage of it!
*There is an English notation switch at the bottom of the web.*
All you need is portable WIFI
We will introduce WIFI that can be rented at the airport on the day of arrival in Japan.
It is a very smooth WIFI rental service from reservation to receipt.
You can use it as soon as you receive it at the airport, and when you return to Japan, just put it in the airport mailbox.
Please use it when you travel to Japan.
↓If you want to find a rental WIFI, go here↓
how was it？
Introduced various aspects of Japan.
Enjoy a safe and enjoyable trip to Japan.
