Meiji Jingu Shrine
Takeshita Street
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Dotonbori Street
Kyoto Station
Know Where You Want To Go
Many people ask me where to go and what to do. I always ask them what do they want to see and go from there. I am a MILLENNIAL. However, I would also like to see more than just the tall buildings and busy life of people. So if I were to give myself an advice, I’d say go to Tokyo and then to a more rural place like the Kansai area. It is crucial to plan ahead because as a tourist, I’d assume you’d be on a very limited time. Say, a week. If you don’t plan your trip, you’d waste your precious time looking for a place to go and before you know it, you’re already leaving tomorrow and you’ve already missed a lot! It’s true that you can always just go back to Japan but why not make the most out of “this” trip? You know what I mean?
Hachiko Statue
Sensoji Shrine
Tokyo Tower
Dotonbori
Kobe Tower
Don’t Miss the Tourist Spots
It’s a tourist spot for a reason. If it’s your first time going to Japan, it’s always fun to make a list of touristy things to do and cross off items one by one. Hachiko, check! Shibuya Crossings, check! Tokyo Tower, check! Then after crossing out everything on your list, you can then be creative and make the most out of your stay! A lot of veteran travelers would suggest you skip this and that but I say no. Just give it a try, you know! You never know what would capture your heart.
Prince Pepe Hotel
Grace Hotel
Japan Can Be Expensive
TAXI is KINDA EXPENSIVE! So OPT for train. Also, Japan is expensive because you’d have to book a hotel or a place to stay but Japan is actually NOT ALWAYS that expensive. That’s IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO GO! With that being said, you bet I mean skipping the expensive fine dining places of Japan such as those in your hotels and blend in with the locals! Not only do you know it’s GOOD, you’d also learn the culture a little bit. Also a tip for you, I know convenience stores and vending machines are everywhere but do you know that a 150yen bottle of cold coffee is sold for only 80yen at the supermarket? And while you’re at it, get those 1.5L bottled water for 60-80yen because that’s about 99 at the conbini as we call it. It adds up you know! YOU’RE WELCOME. Convenience is not free!
Shibuya Crossings
Follow The Rules
Don’t bring your country to Japan. Go as an individual with a hunger for new perspective instead. Follow basic rules. Don’t litter! Don’t smoke where you’re not supposed to. Although I must admit that it’s been a bit of problem lately but overall, be a local for a while!
EAT!
BONUS: You might want to check out my Disneyland vs Disneysea post. You’re welcome.
