What do we buy in Japan? Today, I’m going to share 25 things to buy in Japan that appeal to both locals and tourists alike. Yes, we are going to skip the touristy souvenirs – those that are so steeply marked-up that locals would shun. So, come take a look and check out the practical and functional stuff that I […]
In today’s post, watch me as I travel from Hakone to Tokyo via a local train and spend my first night in the very vibrant and happening Shibuya. This will form the final leg of my Tokyo 9-day trip in which I’ll spend the next three nights exploring the most popular and populous part of Tokyo. For a chronological story
How many days should you spend in Hakone? I would say at least 3 days. Check out what I did on my third and final day in Hakone. Blessed with a perfect weather, you’ll see me immersing in nature and greeneries. We are talking about charming gardens, beautiful open-air museum and an unique lunch. If you can recall, I’d completed
You’ve read how I travelled from Tokyo to Hakone in the morning. Now, let me embark on the tourist-friendly Hakone Loop Tour and share 9 things to do in Hakone. Specifically, I would be covering Hakone attractions in an anti-clockwise direction on my first day there. You’ll also see why more than one day is recommended to fully enjoy this
It’s Day 4 in Tokyo. Today, I would be moving my “barang barang” (belongings) to Hakone, a hot spring town located about two hours’ train ride from Tokyo. Check out this post if you like to include a mountainous destination not too far from the very busy and populous Tokyo. I highly recommend Hakone as a destination because it offers
Hey all, I’m back with Day 3 (PM) itinerary. Having spent the morning exploring Ginza, I was back at my base in Akihabara – a place known for its electronics shops and Otaku culture. I would be doing a bit of shopping and lots of eating in Akihabara. In fact, you’ll see me savoring the best Tonkatsu I’ve had in my
This was my final day based out of Akihabara, and my plan was to shop around Ginza and Tokyo Station. You’ll also see me travelling to Shinjuku to collect Hakone Free Pass, which I would tap on for all my travelling needs for the next 3 days. If you like a chronological flow of my 9-day Tokyo solo trip, check out
After a fruitful morning enjoying the sights at Asakusa, we are moving on to Ueno to see what this district offers. Ueno, an area located in the same NE region of Tokyo (and near my base in Tokyo) is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy park, temples and street food. Before we proceed to Day 2 (PM) itinerary, read these
Hey there, check out Day 2 of my Tokyo travel! You’ll see me splitting my time equally between Asakusa and Ueno districts, both of which are located near where I stayed in the North-eastern part of Tokyo (@Akihabara). To be honest, I was surprised to find myself having so much fun in Asakusa, a place I’d initially contemplated skipping. Before
Yay! I’ve finally completed another solo trip, this time to Tokyo, Japan. Check out my 9 Days Tokyo Itinerary and see the popular places I’ve visited such as Shinjuku, Shibuya and Asakusa. I also did a short trip out of Tokyo and spent 3 great days in Hakone, a beautiful onsen resort town. In this Tokyo travel series (of which