In the Minami-Aoyama area of Tokyo, you will find lively and fashionable shopping streets. But hidden behind all the buzz are a lot of quiet locations where you can feel nature while being in the city. Today, we’ll go on a walk around places where you can relax in the shade of a tree or in the sun on the lawn – and buy plants for your home!
The charm of Akasaka Hikawa Shrine. A shrine with buildings remaining from the Edo period.
With a history of over 1000 years and buildings that haven’t changed since the Edo period (1603-1868), Akasaka Hikawa Shrine has been designated as an important cultural property. It is a shrine that has been loved by the shoguns of the Edo Shogunate and is still loved by the people of today.
A shrine to help you get a promotion and a museum featuring the latest advances in technology! Mt. Atago in central Tokyo
Did you know that there is a mountain in central Tokyo? Atagoyama, or Mt. Atago, is a naturally formed mountain and on top of it is the famous Atago Jinja Shrine. The shrine is surrounded by beautiful nature and next to it, the NHK Broadcast Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the history and future of TV. Enjoy the mountain where “OLD meets NEW”!
Azabu-Juban: Visiting the temple of Daikokuten the god with the best smile in Japan
“Azabu-Juban Shopping Street” is one of Tokyo’s most well-known shopping streets. Some long-established shops have been here for over 100 years, while others follow the latest trends. Close to this lively shopping district is the temple of Daikokuten, the god with the best smile in Japan!
Toyokawa Inari Betsuin Temple – A temple visited by popular Japanese idols and stars
“Toyokawa Inari Betsuin Temple” is a temple in Tokyo’s Akasaka district. It is known for its unique atmosphere, with numerous fox statues everywhere on the grounds, and the large number of entertainers visiting. So why do about 5 million people visit Toyokawa Inari Betsuin every year? Let’s find out!