Gōtoku-ji temple is mostly known for the many Maneki-Neko or “Lucky Cats” which are displayed there. It is therefore commonly known as the Lucky Cat Temple.
Summer In Japan – How To Stay Cool
Day time temperatures in August regularly exceed 35°C (95°F) rarely dropping below 30°C (86°F) even at night, especially in metropolitan areas such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. However, it’s not so much the heat that you may struggle most with, but the humidity!
Sensō-Ji Temple and Asakusa, Tokyo
Sensō-ji temple, located in Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest establish Buddhist temple, and the most widely visited religious site in the world.
Rikugien Gardens – Komagome, Tokyo
Just three stops along the Yamanote Line, one of the busiest and most important rail lines in Tokyo, is Komagome. Only a few minutes walk from the station lies Rikugien Gardens, a surprisingly tranquil and most beautiful place.
Imperial Palace East Gardens – Tokyo
The Imperial Palace East Gardens is a historical garden in the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Built on the site of the original Edo Castle, during the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603 to 1868) as a palace for the heir to the Shogun, and later (1961) converted into the gardens we know today.
Nippara Limestone Caves
With ancient stratums from hundreds of millions or years ago, impressive stalagmites and stalactites, musical water drips, shrines and coloured lighting, the ambience and beauty of the caves really takes you away to a magical place.
Okutama – Ohtama Walking Trail
A day trip to Okutama is my personal recommendation for the perfect way to escape the city and enjoy nature.
Tsukemen – Dipping Ramen
Tsukemen, meaning “dipping noodles” is a popular style of serving noodles in Japanese cuisine. Usually with ramen, but udon or soba noodles can also be used.
Shibuya Scramble – The Famous Crossing
In almost every list of top places to visit in Tokyo, or even Japan as a whole for that matter, I see Shibuya Scramble – The Famous Crossing…
I was in Shibuya recently, not for the crossing but for other business.. So I decided while I was there to check it out and see what all the fuss was about..