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Japan 2015 Part 4: Tokyo

Where to Stay

For our Tokyo leg, we booked a room at Flexstay Inn Nakanobu. We had a hard time finding an affordable hotel in Tokyo but I came across this hotel one day. It's quite a walk from the Nakanobu subway station so the location isn't perfect but for the price we paid, it's still acceptable. you can also take the bus to Nishi-oi station if you want to take the JR trains.

To book a room, click here.

Notes:

  • We started using our JR Pass when we started our Hiroshima leg. The directions you'll find in this post are suitable only if you are using a JR Pass. 


 Day 0 - Tokyo Metropolitan Building and Shibuya

 Tokyo Metropolitan Building

 How to get there: The nearest JR Station is Shinjuku Station.

What's special here: You can view the entire city of Tokyo from high above for no cost at all. The night views here are good to say the least.



Shibuya

 How to get there: The nearest JR Station is Shibuya Station

Hachiko - No visit at Shibuya would be complete without
visiting the status of this loyal dog.

Shibuya Crossing

 Day 1 - Harajuku

 How to get there: The nearest JR Station is Harajuku Station.

Yoyogi Park






Meiji Shrine

Meiji Shrine is surrounded by the massive Yoyogi Park


Takeshita Dori


The crepes here are good!

 Day 2 - Imperial East Gardens + Asukusa & Odaiba

 Imperial East Gardens

 How to get there: The nearest JR Station is Tokyo Station.










Asakusa

 How to get there: There is no JR Station near Asakusa. If you're coming from Imperial Palace East Gardens, go back to Tokyo Station and then board the Yamamote Line to Kanda Station. From there, take the Ginza Line to Asakusa Station.
Kaminarimon Gate
Nakamise Dori

Various Japanese treats and trinkets

Sensoji Temple


Sumida River Boat Cruise

 How to get there: Sumida Park is just walking distance from Sensoji Temple.

What's special here: It's a nice boat ride from Asakusa to Hama Rikyu.You can even go outside the deck to take pictures.

Tokyo Tower is nearby.

Under the bridge






Hama Rikyu





Odaiba

 How to get there: From Hama Rikyu, walk your way to Shiodome Station and board the Yurikamome elevated train to Odaiba.

What's special here: There are 4 big malls here. The malls are connected by pedestrian overpass. At the back of Aqua City, you can see the replica of the Statue of Liberty.

New York?
Nope! It's Odaiba!
Gundam @ Diver City


Day 3 - Disney Sea

 How to get there: The nearest JR Station is Maihama.























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