The perfect collision of history and art! Tokyo Day Tour 🍵✨ #TokyoItinerary
Are you ready for a Tokyo adventure full of surprises? This one-day tour will take you through history and modernity, from quiet gardens to literary teahouses, and then to streets full of life! The classical beauty of Koishikawa Korakuen, the retro style of Sangenjaya, the Zen tea ceremony of Tokyo Saryo, and the romantic street scenes at dusk are waiting for you to unlock! Come on, the charm of Tokyo will definitely make you excited! 😍🚶♀️
Morning: Koishikawa Korakuen 🌳Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the oldest gardens in Tokyo. It was built in 1629 by Tokugawa Yorifusa, the first lord of the Mito Tokugawa family, and later improved by the second lord Mitsukuni. This Japanese garden is famous for its "wandering" design, which incorporates Chinese garden elements. Lakes, arch bridges, and teahouses are dotted throughout. It has different styles in each season, and the cherry blossoms in spring and maples in autumn are particularly charming! 🍁Check-in spot: The red arch bridge "Tsutenkyo" by the large spring water lake in the park is a great photo spot, with the modern skyline of Tokyo Dome in the background, which is super cute! 📸Transportation: Take the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line or Namboku Line to Korakuen Station and walk for about 5 minutes to arrive. 🚇
Noon: Sangenjaya 🍵Sangenjaya, referred to as "Sancha", is the representative of Tokyo's downtown style! This area is named after three teahouses in the Edo period and is now a gathering place for literary youths and locals. There are many retro shops, cafes, izakayas, and surprise shops hidden in the alleys, full of life everywhere! 😎Check-in spot: The "Triangle Zone" of Sangenjaya, neon signs and street graffiti are must-take photos on Instagram! Don’t forget to capture the retro atmosphere outside the “Echo” theater! 🎭Transportation: Take the subway from Koishikawa Korakuen to "Ikebukuro Station", transfer to the Tokyu Denentoshi Line and take about 20 minutes to "Sangenjaya Station", where you will arrive right after you get off! 🚆 Lunch recommendation: Try the local "レーは饮み物." (Curry is a drink), the super rich Japanese curry will keep you eating! 🍛
Afternoon: Tokyo Saryo 🍵Located near Sangenjaya, Tokyo Saryo is Japan's first teahouse specializing in hand-brewed tea. It opened in 2017 and perfectly combines traditional tea ceremony with modern aesthetics! There are no complicated rituals here, only the pure fragrance of tea and Zen. We use single-origin teas from all over Japan to let you experience the feeling of "once in a lifetime"! ☺️Check-in spot: The hand-brewed tea scene in front of the bar, with exquisite tea sets placed on the table, it looks very textured in the photo! Don’t forget to take a close-up photo with the Japanese confectionery! 📷Transportation: Walk for about 10 minutes from Sangenjaya Station, or take the Tokyu Setagaya Line to Nishitaishido Station and walk for 5 minutes. 🚶♂️
Dusk: Yoyogi Park 🌄Yoyogi Park is one of the largest green spaces in Tokyo. It was part of the Olympic Village in 1964 and is now a popular place for citizens to relax! Enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring and the ginkgo trees in autumn. This place is always full of laughter and vitality. The Meiji Shrine next to it adds to the sacred historical atmosphere! 🌞Check-in spot: The lawn in the center of the park. When the sun shines at dusk, take a backlit portrait, it’s so romantic! Or capture dynamic moments by the fountain! 🌅Transportation: Take the Tokyu Denentoshi Line from Tokyo Saryo to Shibuya Station, transfer to the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station, and walk for about 5 minutes to arrive. 🚉
Tips
1. Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking in Tokyo! 👟
2. Bring your camera or phone, every corner of these attractions is super photogenic! 📱
3. Check the subway schedule in advance. Tokyo subway is very convenient but there are many routes. Don’t get lost. 😉
4. Tokyo Tea House has limited seats, so reservations are recommended. Visiting after noon can avoid the crowds.
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