Pei Pei's Reviews

SoLaDo Takeshita Street

Located on the iconic youth culture hub of Takeshita Street in Harajuku, SoLaDo is a colorful fashion building spanning four floors-from the basement to the third floor. Inside, you'll find a wide range of “kawaii” items that teens love, including fashion, accessories, lifestyle goods, snacks, and sweets.

Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku
Miscellaneous Goods

8 Jul 2025 See More

This place is a paradise for young people! There are so many trendy clothes, cute accessories, and dessert shops inside. The prices are pretty reasonable too, so it’s great for shopping and finding hidden gems. The whole vibe is lively and adorable—if you love Japanese fashion, you can’t miss it!

Shinagawa Shrine

Shinagawa Shrine was founded in 1187 as a place for marine traffic safety and prayer realizations. During the shrine’s annual festival, which takes place in early June every year, portable shrines called “mikoshi” are carried around town, and many people come to celebrate.

Shinagawa, Gotanda
Shrines & Temples

2 Jul 2022 See More

I thought it was pretty close, but it actually took me 20 minutes to walk from the station. Plus, there's a really steep staircase you have to climb.

The Tokyo Station Hotel

This hotel was built in 1915 in Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi Station building and was restored to its original state in 2012. The Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi Station building has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property and a symbol of Tokyo.

Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
Hotels

2 Jul 2022 See More

The classic exterior design and super convenient location make staying at this century-old hotel feel truly luxurious.

SCHMATZ LUMINE Ikebukuro

Enjoy dining with German beer and authentic traditional dishes that are much-loved in Germany. One of the major highlights to recommend here is their craft beer selection from Germany that you can’t find anywhere else.

Ikebukuro
Western Restaurants

2 Jul 2022 See More

You can enjoy German beer and food here. The other dishes are pretty good too!

Sekizenkan

It was established in 1691, known as the oldest hot spring inn in Japan. The structures have been designated as important cultural properties of Gunma Prefecture, and are the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film “Spirited Away”.

Gunma
Inns

26 Jun 2022 See More

This historic hotel was built in 1691 and has over 300 years of history. The old hot spring baths are top-notch, both in water quality and flow. There are several different baths for guests to try out.

Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi Shirakawa Flagship Cafe

The popular coffee shop born in California, USA opened the first shop in Japan in October, 2019, as Kiyosumi Shirakawa Flagship Cafe.

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
Cafés

28 Jul 2021 See More

The coffee is delicious, and the desserts are spot on too!

Ponshukan Niigata

Niigata Prefecture is home to Japan’s largest number of sake breweries and one special spot, Ponshukan, the one-stop-shop where you can taste and shop brands from every one of them. There are actually three different Ponshukan locations in Niigata, but the branch inside JR Niigata Station is especially convenient.

Niigata
Experiences Facilities

28 Jul 2021 See More

I tried a little bit of each sake—ended up mixing 5 or 6 different kinds. I felt a bit tipsy just walking around!

Yomiuriland

Yomiuriland is the historic, representative amusement park of Tokyo that is located in the area spanning across Inagi, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Kanagawa.

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

28 Jul 2021 See More

Some of the rides are awesome, and the tickets are pretty cheap too.