Yoyogi Park

“A red and white web of sky-high steel by day, a breathtaking beacon of lights by night, Tokyo Tower is the most prominent and distinctive feature of Tokyo's cityscape. Tokyo Tower is situated near the city's port in the elegant Minato (i.e. 'Harbor') ward of the city, and is located on the edge of Shiba Park, one of Japan's oldest parks. The closest subway stations to Tokyo Tower are Onarimon Station on the Mita Subway Line, Akabanebashi Station on the Oedo Subway Line and Kamiyacho on the Hibiya Subway Line, which are all about a 5-10 minute walk from the tower. Alternatively, you can reach the tower in about a 15-20 minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line or Daimon Station on the Asakusa or Oedo subway lines.”

“Nearest station: Shinjuku Gyoen Originally the site of a nobleman who was in the Edo period, it was opened in 1879. The garden includes "Japanese garden", "English landscape garden" and "French orthopedic garden", and the number of trees exceeds 10,000. It has been selected as one of the 100 most famous cherry blossom spots in Japan, and there are about 1300 cherry trees in 65 species. In spring, it is crowded with many tourists as a spot for cherry blossom viewing. From late March to early April, when Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom, many visitors are welcomed. Mid-April to the end of April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, are positioned as the best season for cherry blossoms in the garden.”

“Meiji Shrine, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. Getting There By Train: Tokyo Yamanote Line - Harajuku Station Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station Fee: Meiji Shrine is free. Treasure House and Inner Garden costs 500 yen each. Hours: From sunrise to sunset. For New Years eve, it specially opens for all night for Hatsumode. Treasure House and Inner Garden is open 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.”

“If you ever seen TOTORO -My neighbour totoro-, Nausicaa -Nausicaa of the valley of the wind-, Ponyo -Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea-, Princess Mononoke, or Spirited Away by Ghibli, you must go ahead.”

“The Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is a television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters (634 can be read as "Musashi", a historic name of the Tokyo Region), it is the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex with the aquarium is located at its base.”