Japan: A Sunday in Tokyo

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The land of the Rising Sun or mostly known as Japan is probably one of the most beautiful countries you can even go to. Not only is it a country of culture but also of beauty and breath-taking sceneries as well. Now if you are planning to visit Japan then you will surely love staying in Tokyo. As one of the most successful cities in the world, Tokyo offers you everything that you are looking for.

Tokyo is not only a well-known city in Japan but all over the world. It is known for their gigantic flat screens placed on top of buildings, blinking billboards and advertisements, impressive buildings, and many more. It is also home to the famous Shinjuku station that holds about 2 million passengers each day. Of course, one may agree that this is the first thing you will notice about Tokyo but reality is, this city is more than that. So if you are ready to visit awesome places in Tokyo here are the must-sees that you should go to.

Shinjuku Gyoen

If you love cherry blossoms then this is the place to be. The Shinjuku Park is a wonderful scenario to see as it is found right in the middle of Shinjuku district. This park is not easy to miss as you will see the beautiful cherry blossoms along the way. It also has an awesome Japanese garden and lawns which is packed with hanami-goers.

Yoyogi Park

Around the north and west areas of Tokyo you will find the Yoyogi Park. There is a fountain pond and central field in here where cyclists enjoy a great view. There are bikes for rent, snack huts and tables that sell beer and ice cream. So if you love to spend your Sunday afternoon in a park, this place will surely suit your well.

Omotesando

Omotesando is an avenue which is also referred as Tokyo’s Champs Elisees. This place is a showcase of brand new and modern architectures. So if you enjoy fashion and art, this place will simply take your thoughts away. The avenue itself is full of pretty little stores, restaurants and other interesting places to feast your eyes on.

Aoyama Cemetery

If you want to take a stroll along one of Japan’s famous cemetery then you will appreciate Aoyama Cemetery. It’s actually a 45 minute walk from Shinjuku Park but going there is actually interesting. You will not feel that you are entering a cemetery as it is situated in a peaceful neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s main streets. The place itself is blooming with cherry blossoms and the serenity of this place will simply take your mind off things. So make sure not to miss this while you’re in Tokyo.

 Harajuku

Harajuku is a known for Tokyo’s extreme fashion styles and teenage culture. Now if you are interested to see teenagers who dress up in outrageous clothes, this is the place to go to. Here you can see a mixture of extreme fashion, vampire look-alikes, cosplayers, anime characters and the likes. So if you want to experience seeing out-of-the-screen characters, different kinds of fashion, don’t forget to check out Harajuku.

Tokyo is a wonderful place to be, you just need to go to the right places to really enjoy your stay. So if you are planning to take that trip to Tokyo then you might as well list down the places you want to go to. These are the top five places we recommend, so make sure to spend a day out to see them. Enjoy!