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19th Nov 2022: Tokyo Skytree

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I had never visited the Tokyo Skytree before, so I went there with my family. Rising to a height of 634 meters, the Skytree is the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world and has served as a new symbol of Tokyo since its opening in 2012. It is also a highly popular tourist destination, offering magnificent panoramic views of the entire Kanto region from its observation decks. Situated in Oshiage, Sumida Ward, the Tokyo Skytree was built to ensure stable transmission of terrestrial digital broadcasting. Its height of 634 meters was deliberately chosen as a play on words referencing the old provincial name “Musashi,” thereby embedding a cultural connection within its design. Completed in February 2012 and opened to the public in May of the same year, it has since become a landmark of Tokyo, attracting countless visitors from both Japan and abroad. Inside the tower, visitors can enjoy the “Tembo Deck” at 350 meters above ground, as well as the “Tembo Galleria” at 450 meters, ...

31st Mar 2022: Chinzanso in Bunkyo Tokyo

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Chinzansou is a hotel with a historic garden and restaurant in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, known for its beautiful nature and historic architecture throughout the year. The 20,000 square meter site is filled with a wide variety of plants and landscapes, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the year. Originally the residence of the Wada family, a famous Japanese family, many buildings and gardens from the Meiji period to the early Showa period remain.  It is especially famous for its beautiful Japanese garden. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the year, especially the camellia flowers in full bloom in spring and the beautiful autumn leaves in autumn. The garden also has a pond, waterfall, and teahouse, allowing visitors to feel the traditional Japanese aesthetic while strolling around. It is popular with many tourists throughout the year, as visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in a...

23rd Nov 2013: The ginkgo-lined avenue of Meiji Jingu Gaien

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The ginkgo-lined avenue of Meiji Jingu Gaien is one of Tokyo’s most iconic autumn landscapes. Located in Kita-Aoyama, Minato Ward, the avenue stretches approximately 300 meters toward the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, flanked by four orderly rows of ginkgo trees - 146 in total. Selected as the official tree of Tokyo, the ginkgo holds a distinguished presence as a street tree, admired for its graceful form and resilience. Each year, from mid-November to early December, the leaves turn a brilliant golden hue, transforming the avenue into a breathtaking scene reminiscent of a painting. iPhone 4S / 5 Participating in the ranking If you think the content is good, please click and follow. 気に入っていただけましたら応援よろしくお願い致します。 にほんブログ村 にほんブログ村