Tokyo Skytree
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Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー Tōkyō Sukaitsurī) is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida,Tokyo, Japan. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 metres (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest towerin the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa (829.8 m/2,722 ft). - Wikipedia
Too bad when we went here it was pouring rain and the scenery is foggy. This is my 2nd time to visit Skytree (the first one was during our Jenesys 2.0 program)
but this is the 1st time I've seen it up close.
Tokyo Skytree is also famous for it's lights illumination in the evening.
One of the patterns is Iki (chic-skyblue) and the 2nd one is Miyabi (elegance-purple)
but this is the 1st time I've seen it up close.
Tokyo Skytree is also famous for it's lights illumination in the evening.
One of the patterns is Iki (chic-skyblue) and the 2nd one is Miyabi (elegance-purple)
Inside skytree you can buy tickets for the aquarium there. There are lots of shops, cafes and restaurants there. They even have a "tourist guide area" just in case you are lost.
Elevators and escalators are available in the area.
The station is easy to find.
From Skytree station to Asakusa station it will take only 9-13 minutes.
From Skytree station to Asakusa station it will take only 9-13 minutes.
Asakusa: Sensoji Temple
-is one of the most popular Buddhist Temple in Japan.
There are lots of locals and tourists who visit here everyday.
Interior designs inside the Sensoji temple.
Omikuji - fortune telling strips.
This is popular in Japan for those who likes to know their fortune. You just need to pay a fee, shake this box until you get a stick which has a number on it then find your fortune in the drawers that match your number. The number on the stick is written in kanji, if you can't read Kanji then just find the matching characters from the stick on the drawer.
Omikuji here in Sensoji has an English translation. It is said that if you have a bad luck you need to tie it on a branch and leave it there, and if you have a good luck then you bring it with you.
You can buy Omamori/ Lucky charms here.
Each temple or shrine in Japan has a small shop that sells omamori.
Each temple or shrine in Japan has a small shop that sells omamori.
Omamori is like an amulet of protection and a talisman of luck. There are different types of omamori.
Omamori for health, study, wedding, business and more.
It is said that you should never look what's inside or else the the luck and blessings will be released. Also after a year when it is "expired" or after you achieved your goal, you need to go back to the shirne/temple where you bought it from and the priest will dispose it on a fire.
Omamori for health, study, wedding, business and more.
It is said that you should never look what's inside or else the the luck and blessings will be released. Also after a year when it is "expired" or after you achieved your goal, you need to go back to the shirne/temple where you bought it from and the priest will dispose it on a fire.
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| took this pic during 2014 "Jenesys 2.0" |
You can buy souvenirs there and some Japanese snacks
there are also interesting items there:
(It was rainy when we went there during 2015, I can't take any pictures)
there are also interesting items there:
(It was rainy when we went there during 2015, I can't take any pictures)
Harajuku- Fashion District
Harajuku is a well known district for Cosplay, Lolita, Oshare kei,Vkei , etc.
It's like a street for people who wants to dress up.
You can find the best costumes and fashion here. Lots of extra ordinary stuffs also.
It's like a street for people who wants to dress up.
You can find the best costumes and fashion here. Lots of extra ordinary stuffs also.
Lots of boots !!
lots of Vkei fashion inside this store
wigs ! This is a 2nd floor store
Best crepes !
One of the biggest Daiso in Japan.
Daiso is a well known 100 yen shop.
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