After slurping down a comforting, steaming bowl of ramen at ICHIRAN in Asakusa for lunch, hubby and I hopped on the metro to check out one last shrine on our Tokyo itinerary: Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine) 明治神宮. Neither of us is religious, so our shrine visits aren’t about traditional prayer or specific rituals. Instead, it’s […]
After spending the earlier part of the morning exploring Nakamise Shopping Street and the surrounding neighbourhood, we made our way back towards Sensoji Temple. By late morning, the area was absolutely packed with a mix of tourists and locals soaking in the historic atmosphere. Passing through the grand Hozomon Gate with its iconic giant red […]
When most people picture Tokyo, their minds immediately jump to the neon-drenched crossings of Shibuya, towering skyscrapers, and bustling train stations. While Tokyo’s dynamic pace is thrilling, there are moments when you need a quiet retreat to slow down and breathe. On our recent winter trip to Japan, we found that exact escape at Shinjuku […]
