Exploring Edo-Tokyo Museum – Episode 26

Our trip was quickly coming to an end, long gone were the first few days where we felt we had an eternity ahead of us. Today was likely going to be our last full day of sightseeing as the last few days would be full with shopping and picking up all the items we need…

Temple Hopping Around Ueno – Episode 25

Our plan for the day, visiting Tennoji Temple and it’s accompanying Yanaka Cemetery followed by Nezu Shrine turned into a full blown temple hop. It was beside Yanaka Cemetery that we found a delightful little residential neighbourhood full of little temples to explore. It really stretched out our day as we couldn’t resist taking a…

Visiting Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa – Episode 24.2

One of the things Nicole really enjoys are gardens, and Japan has many top notch gardens to visit. Even small little gardens in parks or on the grounds of a shrine are impressive. The attention to detail and the constant pruning creates a beautiful space to enjoy. It was this promise of a beautiful garden…

Visiting Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa – Episode 24.1

Sensō-ji Temple has got to be one of Tokyo’s most visited tourist spot in the city. Located in the Asakusa neighbourhood, and also called Asakusa Kannon Temple, it’s often the sight most associated with Tokyo tourism, dominating the covers of pamphlets and brochures outlining the sights of Tokyo. Having said that, what’s most identified with…