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Ueno, Nippori
Parks & Gardens
Ueno Park
4.68 22The Famous Largest-Scale Cherry Blossom Spot in Tokyo.
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[Ueno Park Travel Guide] A Place to Feel Refreshed by Nature and Culture
Ueno Park is a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo that’s easy to reach and filled with cultural facilities, as well as Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. It’s actually Japan’s first official park, with a long history of being loved by locals for over 140 years. With so many highlights across its vast grounds, you could easily spend more than a day here. Don’t worry, though. This article will help you understand what makes Ueno Park special and how to enjoy it to the fullest.
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Enjoy Cherry Blossoms and Gourmet Food on a Tram This Spring in Tokyo!
Cherry blossoms herald in spring in Japan. In Tokyo, they begin to bloom in late March. This article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo that combines cherry blossom viewing and gourmet foods in a ride on “Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line),” which takes an efficient route through great cherry blossom locations!
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Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar
When traveling in Tokyo, it is convenient to utilize public transportation. If you use a discount service such as “Toei One-day Pass (Toei Marugoto Kippu)” that grants you unlimited access to Toei transportation (including Toei Subway, Toei Bus, Toden streetcar and such), you will receive great amount of discount too. This time, we want to tell you about a Tokyo stroll utilizing “Toden Arakawa line” streetcar.
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Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
Shrines & Temples
Hie Shrine
3.00 1A shrine where one of the three great Edo festivals, the Sanno Festival, takes place. It's recognized as a power spot for success and matchmaking.
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The Sanno Matsuri, one of Tokyo's Three Major Festivals
The Sanno Matsuri is a religious festival held by Hie Shrine in Tokyo. During Japan's Edo Period (1603-1867), a portable shrine used in Shinto festivals, called Mikoshi, was carried into the Edo Castle grounds. This was the origin of a special festival known as Tenka-Matsuri, in which real Shoguns paraded through what is now Tokyo. Spanning 11 days, this festival features over 20 events.
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5 Shrines for Luck in Love Across Tokyo
Whether it’s a partner, marriage, or a wish to get closer to coworkers with and friends, taking a visit to a shrine known for love and fortune is your best bet in Japan. Why not recharge your heart and soul at one of these power spots♪.
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