TOKYO SKYTREE(R) TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)
Boasting a height of 634 meters, TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest free-standing tower which stands in the center of TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN surrounded by tourist facilities. The tower has two observation decks, Tembo Deck at a height of 350 meters and Tembo Galleria at 450 meters.
You can spot Tokyo's new landmark from far away. At night, the lights change in so many ways—it's truly a dazzling sight.
Old Manhattan Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro location
This popular steak restaurant serves delicious cured meat from the well-established butcher shop "Sugimoto". As one of the few businesses in Japan certified by the "Japan Dryaging Beef Promotionboard" for their curing techniques, and also certified by the "Japan Hyo-on Association" for their techniques of preserving food below 0℃, the food they make is safe to eat.
The meat is fresh and juicy.
The soup on the side is delicious too.
Prices are really reasonable.
Majime na Tokeiya KAME-KICHI
In Tokyo's Nakano Ward is a luxury brand watch specialty shop called Kame-Kichi. It enjoys a good reputation as a place where popular brands of watches, such as Rolex and Cartier, can be purchased more cheaply than elsewhere. With a regular lineup of about 3,000 timepieces, this shop is top-class.
With the Japanese yen so low right now, buying a watch in Japan should be cheaper and a better deal than back home.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower was born in 1958. When it was built, Tokyo Tower proudly stood out as the tallest steel tower in the world. At a height of 33 meters, it was taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It is located in Minato Ward in the center of Tokyo. Take in sweeping views of the city from the observation deck. Currently under renovation, it is always changing.
Tokyo Tower is such an iconic landmark. The observation deck offers amazing views of Tokyo at night—perfect for a romantic date spot.
Izumo Taisha
Izumo Taisha is one of the most revered, ancient shrines in Japan, along with Ise jingu Shrine. Its records go as far back as writings from the Kojiki, Japan’ oldest historical account compiled in 712. The deity enshrined here is Okuninushi no Okami, who is known as the deity of love and marriage.。
Izumo Taisha is one of the oldest and most prestigious shrines in Japan, especially famous for matchmaking. The most famous landmark is the Kaguraden’s giant shimenawa rope, which weighs 5 tons. In October, all the gods from across Japan are said to gather here for a meeting—pretty interesting! 🤔