Tokyo 101- 5 Places to visit in tokyo

Tokyo  is one of the  biggest  metropolis  in the  world  with  tons of places to see and  navigate around the capital of japan . In our blog today we will select 5  must see places in tokyo which will offer a great  view of some of the magnificent landmarks in tokyo .

Our list of the 5 must  see places are as follows


1:  Asakusa  Tourist mecca in tokyo  home of the sensoji temple ,Kaminarimon Gate and the nakamise  shopping street great for  souvenirs 


2:  Ryogoku Sumo arena  and city in tokyo .Sumo is a Japanese wrestling and Japan's national sport. It originated in ancient times as religious performances to the Shinto gods. Its held 3- 6 times annually.


3: Ueno  This is one of the old setlements with old fashioned open market in tokyo called  ameyoko and  has  the ueno zoo 


4 :  Akihabara - The  electricy city - Its  a city full of electronics and   computer stuff .


5 : Shibuya & Harajuku    dominated with teenage Japanese and  fashion hub in tokyo

2010 halloween night at bakpak kyoto hostel

TOKYO JIDAI MATSURI 2010 IN PICTURES

Japan Budget Travel Tips -1 -Japan Budget Accomodation and Transportation

You can travel cheap in japan if you really want to .

Coming to accomodation yes you can get hostel/hotel in tokyo or kyoto 

for as cheap as JPY2000 - JPY 5000/night  .

This  accomodation are self catered with almost everything from kitchen to  laundry service, free internet access plus alot free service making your stay a wonderful one .

Coming to  transportation we recommend a the following options

JR Pass           -   For  nationwide travel service

Japan Bus Pass  -  For Overnight Bus

Travelling only in tokyo may be you can consider the Metro day pass 

In the Kansai region, travelling through kyoto,osaka, kobe ,nara ,wakayama, 

you might want try  kansai Thru Pass

City Bus in kyoto - Get the chance to see all the sightseeing spots in this wonder old capital of japan  .its just amazing trying this  bus also dont forget you can rent bicycles from the kyoto hostel another great way to see this  great historic city of kyoto .

Its always good to find the best way to save money in travelling so we recommend  and give you the best tips to save money in travelling in japan.

There might be other options but these are some of the recomended ones.

Stay tune for  Japan Budget Travel Tips -2 - Eating and partying  coming soon .

Yokoso (Welcome ) to japan and do enjoy your vacation

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How about a visit to kyoto as well and night or two at the japan old capital of Kyoto see the geisha , temple, shrines and real japan at its best in Kyoto .

Stay  at an affordable place in  kyoto city center .Right in the midst of everything and easy access to all sightseeing and night life in kyoto  

 bakpak kyoto hostel  in the gion district with nightlife at one side and culture/ tradition at otherside . 

Pay a day visit to ochaya( tea house in kyoto ) get the  chance to dress like  sumarai warrior or maiko / geisha at Aya Kyoto in the gion district

Enjoy the kamogawa breeze and stroll at – Kiyamachi & Pontocho

  

 

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Winter vacation and sports is really big in japan. list of ski places in japan

Japan offers some of the most amazing skiing and snowboarding in the world with vareiety of place to hand hang around for the snow season plus snow parties and events as well .

Niseko, Hakuba, Nozawa, Shiga,Yuzawa, Minakami . Some Japanese Ski Town Guides