Monday, August 25

Last Stop: Sumida

The new highlight, the Tokyo Skytree, has come to add spark to the old downtown atmosphere. This area is now gathering attention among locals and tourists. A new 'town with a tower' in the districts of Narihira and Oshiage, where Edo culture continues to live on. It consists of facilities such as the freestanding Tokyo Skytree broadcasting tower, the Tokyo Solomachi commercial facilities, an aquarium, planetarium, offices and more. (Tokyo Handy Guide, 2014)

Tokyo Skytree, the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world.
Two observation decks are open located 350 and 450 meters above ground.

A view of the entire Kanto region including Mt. Fuji on sunny days.

Views from the top through photographs, interactive media, paintings and visual arts.

Sumida Aquarium, the huge aquarium themed on the sea of the "Tokyo Islands", recreating the
waters of the Natural World Heritage Site, the Ogasawara Islands. 

Tip # 9- You need to ask whether the programme offered or the attraction is English friendly as some are not. It would be uncomfortable to be among Japanese locals touring a facility and you are the only one who didn't follow the instructions given. 

Tip# 10- There are many wonderful attractions in Japan so do list the most interesting for you before you visit. Planning makes your time in another country worthwhile and more fun. Be ready for adventures!
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9 comments:

  1. Hi! I am LiLi!25 August 2014 at 18:50

    I agree with Tip #9. I will really keep that in mind. Japan is one of my family's dream destination. :)

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  2. ღღČяїstinEεїз25 August 2014 at 23:14

    Wow! ang galing,very informative Sir!! ahh hope to visit Japan someday :)))

    love lots,
    Tin

    mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com

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  3. Sepsep26 August 2014 at 16:07

    I still remember your honest thoughts about Japan's Sky Tree which you told me the last time we met. ;)

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  4. jonathan26 August 2014 at 16:38

    Hi Lili,

    It's a country I wanted to go back without hesitations. It is a safe place, decent people, good food, and marvellous places to visit and experience.

    Hi Cristine,

    Do go! It was a dream come true. So keep on working on your dreams!

    Hello sepsep,

    Ha,ha,ha. Tip #11- if you have been to one, then tha's it. Spend the rest of your money to something different.

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  5. fiel-kun27 August 2014 at 00:55

    Napagkamalan kong Tokyo Tower ung Tokyo SkyTree XD

    I thought nabisita mo rin Sir Jo yung Tokyo Tower, sayungs :D

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  6. jonathan27 August 2014 at 03:12

    Hi fiel,

    I thought of going to Tokyo Tower but when I read that Tokyo Skytree is the newest addition, I opted to go to the latter. Though the queue was long for purchasing tickets (took around an hour), the view on top was splendid. One need to pay quite a sum just to be able to take photographs but it is the experience that counts. Besides, I was already there.

    May next time, he,he,he.

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  7. Rajiv Sankarapillai27 August 2014 at 10:30

    Wow, what a cool travel diary !
    Buddy, you are fab !

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  8. Sepsep27 August 2014 at 15:36

    If I'll have the option to visit only one between Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower, then I'll choose the latter. Yun kasi yung madalas nakikita ko sa mga movies and anime, and matagal nang popular landmark to ng Japan. I think sobrang cool lang to finally see it in person. ;)

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  9. Irina13 September 2014 at 07:47

    Thanks for the tips. Japan is on my dream list.

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