This time I grab a bullet train into Tokyo, spend some quality time with these
little piggies at the pig cafe, see the crazy shops of Harajuku and the
famous Shibuya crossing with some parks and gardens along the way keep watching!
Japan was the first country to develop and build a high-speed train network the
trains are known as Shinkansen whose translates as new trunk line but they
are more commonly known in English at the bullet train.
As a foreign tourists you can purchase a Japan Rail Pass which allows unlimited
travel in a given period. Workout how many trains you plan on taking as single
tickets may work out cheaper if you're only moving around a small amount.
Trains can run an impressive 200 miles an hour
so covering the distance between Tokyo and Osaka for example takes just two and
a half hours.Trains can be up to 400 meters end to end and usually have two
or three classes of travel to choose from. Prices vary depending on time and
route for example I paid £100 for a one-way Osaka to Tokyo ticket,
traveling on a Friday afternoon in standard class.
Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan area and is home to over 38 million people
my train arrived into Tokyo Station however I was staying across town in
Shinjuku, so had to navigate the Metro in rush hour. Routes our sign posted,
but you will get lost.
Shinjuku is known as the entertainment hub of the city. It's a good mix of
tourists and locals.There are literally thousands of restaurants and bars to
choose from and Shinjuku Station is very well connected to explore other parts of
the city. Robot restaurant is also located here. It's for tourists and is
pricey but if you google it, it looks crazy inside. Have you ever been here?
What did you think?
Good morning from Tokyo. I've left the madness of Shinjuku behind me
and I'm taking a walk to Shibuya which is another kind of crazy area famous for
the big crossing. The route to get there is through this really cool park, It's
really peaceful but when we get to Shibuya it's gonna be a bit different.
I think the thing with Tokyo is, it's so massive there's never gonna be enough
time to do everything, so your best bet is to research what you want to see and
do before you get here. Get all the metro maps and stuff on your phone because
they're a bit of a nightmare if you don't know what you're doing and the
stations are so big, navigating them is a problem but just have to get used to it.
I chose to walk today it's really nice sunny day, it's the middle of November
got jeans and a t-shirt on so pretty lucky.
Yoyogi Park is midway between the popular areas of Shinjuku and Shibuya
and is home to various temples such as Meiji Jingu.
The park is very popular and always busy but does offer some solace from the
concrete jungle just next door.
Ema plaques are traditionally sold at temples across Japan and are said to
bring good luck.
During my visit there was a display of bonsai trees.
Harajuku is the home of crazy Japanese fashion and cool street food it's fun to
walk along the Main Street and you're guaranteed to see things you have never
seen anywhere else in the world.
The famous Shibuya crossing is a must-see when in Tokyo up to two and a
half thousand people cross the street at a time.
There are a few high up cafes around to get a bird's-eye view of the spectacle.
Shibuya also has shops selling everything you could ever need plus more.
The Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is another beautiful Oasis from the urban
madness. Entry is 500 yen for adults and includes access to all parts of the park.
The garden is one of Tokyo's largest with spacious lawns tranquil lakes and
walking paths.
There are three different types of garden to explore, a Japanese landscape
garden, a formal French garden and English landscape garden.
There are several pavilions to see - and even a traditional Japanese teahouse.
The park is one of the best places to see cherry blossom in spring but you'll
still be able to see a huge variety of plants any time of year.
There is also a greenhouse which is home to many tropical and subtropical plants
and even a waterfall.
After walking around Harajuku I saw a sign for the MIpig cafe. After I
researched it online, I booked myself a slot to have a drink with the micro pigs.
You can book a 30-minute or one hour time slot online and is free to do so
but you must buy a drink inside.
You sit on the floor whilst the super cute
piggies are free to roam around. If you're super lucky they may take a nap
in your lap.
Thanks for watching hope you enjoyed our quick day trip to Tokyo. If you want to
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