New year walking tour Shibuya crossing, Hachiko, Yoyogi park, Meiji Shrine, Takeshita street!
Hi I’m Nobu, I like traveling overseas and in Japan, visited 25 countries!
I’m a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of English for 8 years.
For the people who are interested in and planning trip to Japan ,
I show you hidden local information which you have never seen and heard of through books and ordinary site!
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We did new year walking tour in Shibuya, Harajuku!
1: Hachiko faithful dog
Hachiko is an Akita dog which is natural monument dog of Japan.
He lived 1923-1935.
Hachiko waited his master at this place 10 years after the master passed away.
This story is covered by Hollywood movie HACHI starring by Richard Gere.
Now it’s a meeting place for people!
2: Shibuya crossing
The bossiest crossing in the world.
At most 3000 people cross here on 1 signal.
On Halloween day, big sports events day, new year’s eve many people gather here naturally.
3: Yoyogi park
It’s an oasis of Tokyo people.
Tokyo people enjoy here chilling , walking, cycling, exercising instruments, dancing…
4: Meiji shrine
The biggest shrine in Tokyo.
3 million people gather this shrine during 1-3rd January!
5: Takeshita street
Young girl’s Mecca for chilling out with friends.
There are numerous shops, restaurants!
The price is relatively cheap because main consumers are low teen girls .
There is a popular cotton candy store of rainbow colors!
Also we visited Anaguma cafe which is only bear hand’s appears from the wall!
6: Togo shrine
If you walk in just 2 minutes from Takeshita street, you stumble upon Togo shrine.
It has a beautiful Japanese garden with pond.
The contrast of busy Takeshita street and quiet Togo shrine is quite intense!
why don’t you enjoy 2 major places in one day?
I’m Nobu, one heart enjoy together!!!
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