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| View of Tokyo Tower from Mori Tower in Roppongi |
Ok, so I realise that I may have abandoned my blog for two weeks. But I was just so busy enjoying myself in Tokyo! If I was a proper organised blogger then I probably would have scheduled some posts... I'm obviously improper and unorganised.
Anyway, I had an absolutely wonderful time and now have plenty of stuff to blog about. While I was there I went shopping in Shibuya and Harajuku and walked down the infamous Takeshita Dori where all the young fashionistas hang out. The next day I went to an amazing Andy Warhol exhibition in Roppongi and then went home to prepare for the early morning the next day...
Tokyo Disneyland! I'm not exactly a massive Disney fan but it's impossible not to enjoy all the fun and fantasy of Disneyland. Plus, it was all decorated for Easter which was so cute. Then, this being Tokyo, there was all the Disney Cosplay. Just, Wow.
13 hours of fun almost killed me off and the next day I just stayed at home and relaxed. The next day it was back to business and I went to Asakusa and walked along Nakamise street, along with tons of Japanese school kids, as we all made our way to Senso-ji Temple. Nearby was the fantastic World Bag and Luggage Museum with a great collection of bags from all around the world. From Asakusa I made my way to Ginza, the area of Tokyo filled with high end designer shops.
On my penultimate day I went to Kamakura, a coastal town often often called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan due to it's numerous temples and shrines and most notably the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan. Then, finally, on Sunday I went back to Shibuya and Harajuku and saw lolita girls, punks and a group of rock and rollers in Yoyogi park. Perfect ending to a perfect trip.
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| Shibuya |
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| Takeshita Dori in Harajuku |
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| Roppongi Andy Warhol exhibition |
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| Tokyo Disneyland! |
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| Kaminari-mon in Asakusa |
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| Pretty window display in Ginza |
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| Kamakura Daibutsu |
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| Rock and rollers in Yoyogi park |
What was your favorite site there? Is there anything you didn't get to see that you would go back for? My husband and I want to make the trek to Tokyo next year!
ReplyDeleteI didn't really have a favourite site, but my favourite day (apart from Disneyland) was definitely walking around Shibuya and Harajuku, they are such interesting lively places! I have never been up the Sky Tree and would like to do that next time. I hope you make it, it's such a wonderful place!
Deleteah! makes me want to book my ticket to japan right this second!
ReplyDeleteHahaa do it! You won't regret it!
Deleteoh i can't wait for all the other Tokyo posts! even though I was born there and lived there for a while, I was young when i left so it's all so exciting and foreign to me, and at the same time familiar too, in a strange way. I love Tokyo Disneyland (have you been to Disney Sea? it's great too) - the atmosphere just turns you into the happiest person on earth! x
ReplyDeleteThank you, there will be a lot to come! I know what you mean, the atmosphere at Tokyo Disneyland was amazing, so happy and fun! No I have never been to Disney Sea, maybe next time...
DeleteLove the pics! Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am having a hard time deciding what to write about first!
DeleteAwesome photos! I am dying to travel to Asia -- hopefully sooner rather than later. So glad to have found your blog through the Travel Tuesday linkup! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hope you can make it here one day, it's an amazing place!
DeleteI lived there for a year! It will always hold a special place in my heart. Did you go to Disney Sea? I loved it more than I did Disney land!
ReplyDeleteLucky you! No, unfortunatly I didn't go to Disney Sea. I would love to visit next time though!
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