Explore Tokyo past and present

Nguyen Kha Nhi
First yr pupil finding out overseas in Japan, likes singing, meals and touring. She is a younger, dynamic woman with the dream of working her personal firm.

Kha Nhi will make a journey round Tokyo to introduce to you well-known points of interest in Tokyo.

Asakusa – Akihabara – Odaiba

Locations on this journey will embrace locations with probably the most fashionable science and know-how reminiscent of TOKYO SKYTREE(R) tower and Akihabara, in addition to well-known areas in Tokyo the place you possibly can really feel the Japanese essence in your house. each passing road. Particularly the realm with four-season magnificence reminiscent of sakura flowers in spring and fireworks in summer time.

TOKYO SKYTREE(R) Tower and Asakusa

TOKYO SKYTREE(R) Tower is proud to be the tallest non-public broadcasting tower on the planet with a top of 634m

My first vacation spot is TOKYO SKYTREE(R) tower – the image of Tokyo! I used to be extraordinarily shocked on the tremendous quick velocity of the elevator right here, and after I arrived on the Tembo Deck observatory, the entire metropolis of Tokyo appeared to show right into a small-scale mannequin stretching out earlier than my eyes. It was a lovely sunny day so I may clearly see the well-known Mount Fuji!

Then I walked to Asakusa. As quickly as I stepped into the door of Kaminari-mon temple, well-known for its large pink lanterns, I noticed a crowd of vacationers similar to on photos or TV! As I walked and munched on Age-manju fried dumplings purchased at stalls alongside each side of the street, instantly a large pink construction appeared earlier than my eyes! That is the primary corridor of Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo.

I additionally tried the well-known Jinrkyo-sha rickshaw in Asakusa! The rickshaw puller launched the streets to him and defined the well-known points of interest and historical past of Asakusa. Wherever I’m going, the folks right here discuss to me very pleasant. It should be stated that the folks in Asakusa and the environment of Asakusa neighborhoods each carry a really heat feeling.

Akihabara & Maid Café

Leaving Asakusa, I continued to Akihabara. In entrance of Akihabara station, there are a lot of duty-free outlets and residential equipment facilities. I walked round shopping the products and went to Akihabara's well-known Maid cafe – @House Café, right this moment's vacation spot. Maid Café is a sort of cosplay-style cafe with the attribute that the women serving within the store will gown like maids in France. This was the primary time I attempted Maid Café so I used to be fairly nervous. As quickly as I opened the door, I heard the greeting “Welcome dwelling, younger girl～♪” after which maids with particular outfits appeared! This time, I'm speaking to my buddy Hitomi along with her hair tied up on each side very cutely. I ordered Matcha Latte and Omuraisu (fried egg rolled round rice) and Hitomi even drew cute photos for me. Not solely that, I undoubtedly should strive the store's “magic spell” that I heard will make the meals style higher!

At @House Café there are a lot of overseas vacationers. I initially thought there can be extra male clients, however I didn't count on there to be loads of feminine clients too! And on everybody's face was a brilliant, joyful smile. That is additionally the primary time I’ve skilled this extraordinarily heat welcome. As anticipated, there are nonetheless many fantastic points of Tokyo that I don't find out about!

Water bus & Odaiba & Ramen noodles

From Akihabara, I returned to Asakusa and continued to take the water bus beginning on the boat station alongside the Sumida-gawa river. The bus I sat on was referred to as Himiko and had an exterior that seemed like a spaceship. It took about 50 minutes of swaying and admiring the surroundings on the bus, and I arrived at Odaiba Kaihin-koen Park! By the point we arrived, it was already previous 4:00 p.m. The sq. across the bay is tinged with a lovely sundown, attracting many individuals to observe. I additionally took a commemorative photograph with the Rainbow Bridge. In relation to Odaiba, folks typically know concerning the night time scene and glowing lights, however the romantic sundown right here can be very fantastic.

If you come to Tokyo, you undoubtedly should eat Ramen noodles. I used to be hungry and went to the very well-known Ramen noodle store in Shimbashi referred to as “Menya Takeichi”. This restaurant has a particular broth constructed from concentrated hen bones. I purchased a meals ticket on the ticket merchandising machine, waited about 10 minutes and… A bowl of sizzling Ramen noodles was introduced! The broth is cooked thickly however nonetheless has a fragile style afterward, scrumptious! I feel ladies will certainly like this noodle dish. I ate a whole bowl!

Feeling

Throughout this journey, I went to locations in Tokyo that I by no means knew about. On this city space that appears to be coated by skyscrapers, there are nonetheless rivers, seas, parks, and nature coexisting harmoniously. I feel that is the allure of Tokyo. And naturally you too can buy groceries and revel in scrumptious meals right here. Or make new associates like me and Hitomi! If you’re planning to come back to Japan, undoubtedly discover and really feel Tokyo with its very personal points of interest!
I really like Tokyo!

Data

TOKYO SKYTREE Tower(R)

Instructions: proper close to Tobu Sky Tree station Tokyo Sky Tree or Oshiage station strains

Working hours: from 8:00 to 22:00 (final admission time: 21:00)

URL: http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/

Vietnamese leaflet:
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/others/pdf/skytree_vietnamese.pdf

Senso-ji Temple

Instructions: stroll 5 minutes from Asakusa station

Working hours: 6:00~17:00 (April~September), 6:30~17:00 (October~March)

URL: http://www.senso-ji.jp/english/

Man-drawn carriage Jinriki-sha Ebisuya Asakusa-ten

The best way to get there: take a automotive from Kaminari-mon gate, Senso-ji temple