A Trip to Tokyo For A Cultural Overload
Considered as one of the most desirable places to visit in the world, Tokyo is bursting with energy. In this most modern of metropolises, new turns to old very quickly from fashion to technology. With all the fashion and hi-tech in the city, it still manages to blend the old with the new in a seamless and innovative way. It has a bubbly pop culture; however, it also still keeps its traditions with the Imperial Royal Family. The city has endless sights to see and take in!
Old And New – Monuments and Museums
The Edo-Tokyo Museum takes you through the history of the city and at the Sensoji Temple nearby you can visualise old Tokyo. Step into the futuristic Tokyo by taking the Yurikamome elevated train across Rainbow Bridge to a man-made island in Tokyo Bay which has shopping and entertainment as well as interesting futuristic architecture and landscape designs.
Out In the Air
In Shinkjuku you’ll find the Metropolitan Government Office, the largest building in the city where you’ll get a free bird’s eye view of the city. You can take a time out in the Shinjuku Goyen which is a spacious park in the city. Then head to the Imperial Palace and the East Gardens followed by some luxury shopping in nearby Ginza.
Capsule Hotels
The accommodation across the city goes from luxury to quirky, with Capsule hotels where the rooms are the size of plastic boxes stacked in rows which fit a single futon. You can book with a credit card before you arrive, so it may be worth applying for a credit card prior to your trip.
Working life in Toyko is fast paced with long hours so why not try out a good sauna? La Qua is a good example situated in the centre of Tokyo. They have relaxation rooms with dimmed lighting and armchairs and you’ll often find business men or women resting who are too tired to make it home from work!
With all of this – and much more – to offer, Tokyo has a character all its own, and will reward any visitor who is open to new experiences.