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 […]
If you followed my last post, you’ll know we spent the morning exploring Tsukiji Outer Market, sampling everything from fresh uni to tamagoyaki. By 11:30am, we were happy, full and in desperate need of a walk before our 2pm reservation for yakiniku in Ginza. So, we decided to go check out the Imperial Palace East […]
Even though the wholesale tuna auctions shifted to Toyosu back in 2018, Tsukiji Outer Market (築地場外市場) is very much alive and kicking. We kicked off our Sunday morning early to make our first return trip since the relocation—curious to see how the atmosphere held up and, more importantly, what delicious bites awaited us. Spoiler: Tsukiji […]
If you’re planning your Tokyo itinerary, chances are you’ve come across skyline experiences like Shibuya Sky, Roppongi Hills or Tokyo Skytree. They’re super popular with tourists and all require admission fees. But did you know you can also get a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo for absolutely free? That’s exactly what hubby and I did […]
