Japan: Places to go in Tokyo!

Planning to go to Tokyo but don’t know where to start? Here are a few places you might wanna check out!

Harajuku

Harajuku is located at Tokyo’s Harajuku Station, and is situation between Shibuya as well as Shinjuku. It is a hub for youth, culture and heritage, and offers an array of things you might be interested.

Take a tour around the famous streets of Takeshita Dori or Omotesando, where you can find everything trendy in relation to fashion, food, cafes, and boutiques! Around these areas, you will also find the strangest but also the coolest fashion as the streets are filled with trendy teenagers and even cosplayers!

If shopping is not your thing, you might be interested in visiting some of the attractions in Harajuku such as Yoyogi Park, Nezu Museum, Togo Shrine or Meiji Shrine!

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Akihabara

If you’re an anime or manga enthusiast, you definitely can’t miss Akihabara! Here, you’ll be able to find all things anime!

Alternatively, if you’re looking for electronics and tech, there are many small electronic retailers located in close proximity to the station!

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Fans of Gundam or AKB48, as well as are hungry for a treat, there are themed cafes located in Akibahara that won’t disappoint!

Love,

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