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Sensoji Temple – Fortune Sticks, Amulets & a Monkey

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 […]

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Sotetsu Grand Fresa Takadanobaba – Tokyo’s Best Value Stay?

After a jam-packed day of wandering through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, soaking up the skyline from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observation Deck, and demolishing a proper tempura feast at Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Tsunohazuan, we dragged our tired feet back to Sotetsu Grand Fresa Takadanobaba. And honestly? This little gem turned out to be […]

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