TOKYO
TOKYO

Musashi Kokubunji Temple

In the 700s,this area was the center of politics.It was built at the request of Emperor Shomu.Only a few buildings remain.There is a building that once burned down and was rebuilt in the Edo period.Access is one hour by train from Tokyo Station.This tourist place has no restaurants or cafes.It’s a quiet residential area now.See the bottom of the site for the map.

Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple

This temple is part of the same family as Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture.It was built here in 1703 because Chiba Prefecture is far away.Buddha’s words are designed on the wall of the main hall.It is a modern temple.You can enter the main hall freely.Please take a look inside.Access:15 minutes by 3 stops from Tokyo Station. Many clams were caught in this area during the Edo period.There is a dish in which clams and rice are cooked.It is a local dish called Fukagawa Meshi.

Anamori Inari Shrine in Tokyo

This shrine is a 20-minute train ride from Haneda Airport.It used to be in the airport but moved here.It is a shrine for aviation safety and travel safety. What is that rocky mountain in the background?I was passing by this area and stopped by. If you pass through the torii tunnel, you will find Mt.Inari,which you can climb. I was surprised by the number of fox statues and torii gates.I charged my power.

Currency Museum in Tokyo

It was collected by Keibun Tanaka(1884~1956),an old coin collector.He donated them to the Bank of Japan so that they would not be burned in the war.You can tour inside for free. you can also see old Japanese money and old foreign money. There is a souvenir shop,Video Hall,restroom and exhibition room on the second floor. Here is a model worth 100 million yen. Weight is 22 lbs. Fhotography is prohibited inside this area. There is an English pamphlet here.This real thing is there.If you are interested in the history of money,this is an interesting place.

Introducing the menu of Kourakuen Ramen Restaurant.

There are 393 ramen shops in Japan,founded in 1954.Reservations can not be made.You can eat delicious and cheap remen.The yellow signboard says ”幸楽苑”.This is read as ”Kourakuen”.I will introduce you to what kind of restaurant it is. Mineral water is free. Find this machine and fill your own glass with water. Menu Touch the green arrow.You can change it to English at the arrow.I don’t know why,but all menus are still in Japanese.Maybe if you touch the yellow arrow,it will change to English.Try it. There are three flavors.Tsukemen has separate noodles and soup.There are ramen with a lot of vegetables and ramen with a lot of meat.The menu also incudes …

Watch Sumo in Tokyo!

Sumo is a sport that involves pushing,punching,and physical strength.It is a sport with a history that dates back to 638.Sumo matches are held in Tokyo,Osaka,Nagoya,and Fukuoka over the course a year.There will be no tickets sold on the day. All tickets are purchased on the official website.If you’re on a tour that includes watching sumo,you don’t need to worry about tickets.The seats closest to the ring are 20,000 yen.Other seats are cheaper.The game starts around 9 am and ends at 6pm. Trophy presented to the winner. There is a shop so you can buy your favorite food and watch the game. I watched the game while eating beer,sake,sushi,and bread. JR …

Hama-rikyu Gardens in Tokyo.

This was the garden of the Tokugawa Shogun family. It is now a metropolitan park. Sightseeimg time is 1 hour. Pay the admission fee of 300 yen. The scenery is beautiful, and you can drink matcha while looking at the pond. Uchibori Uchibori Square Shinsenza Kamoba(Duck Hunting Ground) What is Kamoba? It is a type of hunting in which wild ducks are lured with bait and caught with a net. It was a place where the general enjoyed duck hunting.The round hole is a peephole to watch the ducks. Check this out for more information about Kamoba.⇩ Where to buy a Welcome Suica?! Nakajima Tea House You can drink matcha at …

Hie Shrine in Tokyo

History There is a history that in 1478, Dokan Ota solicited from a shrine in Saitama. Highlights There is a shrine between modern buildings next to the National Diet Building and the Prime Minister’s Office. Monkeys were valued as messengers at this shrine. The treasure hall displays national treasure swords and important cultural properties. (am9:00 to pm 4:00) Google Map