I love JAPAN!
That basically sums up my growing devotion to that country and by saying that Japan is great is an understatement. To start with, it doesn’t fail to offer traveler’s a unique experience of their culture, tradition and how they go with the changing times. They grow in terms of preserving the old but at the same time, advancing themselves with creations found only in their country. It is indeed a unique experience that juxtaposes old with the new. And because I miss the land of the rising sun, I decided to share photos during our trip last 2013.
Upon stepping out of Narita Airport, we were greeted by a 14 degree c temperature, putting a big smile on our face, as saying “Welcome to Japan!”.
For the day’s agenda, we were booked on a half-day tour around Tokyo to familiarize ourselves with the area.
1. Tokyo Tower
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The Tokyo Tower used to be the tallest building in Tokyo but since the Tokyo Skytree was constructed, it comes only in second.
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View from the tower..
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| Stepping on clear glass, giving a clear view below the tower. |
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| The Tokyo Tower |
2. Meiji Shrine
It was a chilly and rainy morning. We were forced to buy umbrellas from a souvenir shop, of course we got the clear one. XD
Before going to the actual shrine, you have to take a long walk passing by one of the many tori gates in the 175 acre garden. Meiji shrine is located in Shibuya, Tokyo and is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife. According to the guide, the area is covered by an evergreen forest that consists of 120,000 trees of 365 different species, donated by the Japanese people.
Entrance to the main memorial hall..
One of the structures that lead to the other parts of the forest..
The Joy Explore 