It is everyone’s dream to visit Japan’s capital, Tokyo. The busy capital is a combination of traditional temples and contemporary architecture, which makes it an exciting place to be. The city received approximately. The capital gets over 14 million tourists from overseas every year. This says a lot about what Tokyo has to offer as a tourist destination. As you secure your Singapore to Tokyo flights, here are the destinations and attractions you should be thinking about.
1. Akihabara
If you are a tech-savvy individual, then this is the first stop you should make once you land in Tokyo. It is the place where you get to learn and understand the Japanese tech culture, and also Otaku. This spot is not limited to technology expos or anything of that sort. It is more of a little of everything, as people gather here for many different reasons. Here you will get a fantastic experience with both old and new Japanese technology. You can stop at stores specializing in various collectibles like Manga, Anime, and so on. The most exciting thing about Akihabara is that all businesses seem to have adopted this heritage: do not be surprised when you are served by a maid wearing an anime costume in a coffee shop.
2. Meiji Shrine
The Meiji Shrine is worth a visit. The shrine is famous for being dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Shoken. Apart from holding the rich Japanese culture and history, there are many other reasons why you may want to visit the shrine.
The shrine hosts a forest park, which you will enjoy walking in. Note that cars are only allowed up to a certain point of the shrine, and you will, therefore, enjoy a peaceful walk. There is a lot to see along the way, the nature in the forest and the famous “Saki Barrels” are among the delights you will feed your eyes with. Also, you will get amazing pieces of art, signifying Japanese culture from souvenir shops within the shrines. As you are expected to get hungry after a tour of the shrine, the management of the shrine has equipped it with restaurants where you can get delicious food to eat. The incredible thing about the shrine is that it has all these facilities and views that will make you forget that you are in the middle of a forest.
3. Tokyo Tower
There is no way you are going to brag to your friends and family back home about your Tokyo trip if you have not visited the Tokyo Tower. The fact that the building is Tokyo’s world-recognized landmark alone makes it worth a visit. Climbing to the top of the tower and having a bird’s eye view of Tokyo is an achievement by itself.
There are tons of other places that you can visit in Tokyo. If you have kids, make sure that you set foot in Ueno park and zoo, and you will have a memorable time.