Located right in the heart of Tokyo’s busy, wild, and mega-hip Shibuya neighborhood, the historic Meiji-jingu (Meiji Imperial Shrine) is surprisingly peaceful and reverent. The shrine, one of Tokyo’s most important spiritual sites, is dedicated to the spirit of Emperor Meiji (1867-1912), and is free to visit.
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Kiyomasa’s Well – Receive a cosmic blessing at Tokyo’s famous “Power Spot”
Kiyomasa’s Well is a “Power Spot” in Tokyo, Japan. Visitors can be blessed with the cosmic natural powers of this spot by taking a photo of the ancient well and setting it as their phone’s lock screen… at least, that’s what the legend says!
How to get from Tokyo to Kamakura, Japan by train (Day Trip)
Here’s how to get from Tokyo to Kamakura, Japan: ticket prices, travel times, and how to take the train.
Yebisu Beer Museum: visit the tasting room, take a tour, and learn about Japan’s oldest brewery
Everything you need to know about visiting the Museum of Yebisu Beer in Tokyo, Japan. Yebisu is Japan’s oldest brewery, and is named after the Japanese god of luck.
How to Transfer between Tokyo’s Airports (Narita – Hanaeda)
How to transfer between Tokyo’s two international airports: Hanaeda and Narita.
Visiting Osaka Castle: What You Need to Know
Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, and a beautiful example of 16th century Imperial architecture. Easily accessible by the city’s JR line, Osaka Castle sits in Osaka’s downtown surrounded by a wide moat and cherry trees.
4 Amazing and Unique Ice Cream Flavors in Japan
Japan is famous for its history and culture, but you can’t overlook the Japanese love of snacks and sweets! Wherever you go in Japan, there are plenty of amazing and unique flavors of ice cream to be found. These four flavors are available at some of central Japan’s most famous sites.
Everything You Need to Know about the JR Pass (Japan Rail)
The Japan Rail (JR) Pass is the quickest, most comfortable, and most economical way for visitors on a budget to see Japan. Save money with a JR Pass for unlimited travel on JR trains, including the Shinkansen bullet train. How does the JR Pass work? How much does the JR Pass cost? Is the JR Pass worth it for travelers on a budget? Find out here.
What to See at Fushimi Inari 伏見稲荷大社
Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto, Japan is a sacred mountain dedicated to the god of sake, rice, and money.
One Day in Narita Town: Spending a Layover at Narita Airport
Here’s how to spend a comfortable (and budget) one-night layover in Narita Airport, Tokyo, assuming you arrive in the evening and depart sometime the next afternoon.
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