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1⃣️: Senso-ji Temple Senso-ji Temple is one of the most popular temples in Japan, known for its highly regarded fortune-telling slips and amulets. It's a favorite spot for many girls to dress up in kimonos, take photos, and of course, stroll through the Asakusa shopping district. Don't miss out on the grilled steak that always has a long queue across the street, and while you're there, check out the nearby Tokyo Skytree and the popular cherry blossom viewing spot, Sumida Park! 2⃣️: Tokyo Disneyland There are only six Disneylands around the world, and Tokyo Disneyland is reputed as the top amusement park in Asia. The atmosphere of the entire park is fantastic, offering visitors an authentic and immersive Disney experience. With a strong sense of involvement and participation, you can have fun all day without getting bored! 3⃣️: Ueno Ueno is a historic site of Japanese culture, featuring the cherry blossom-filled Ueno Park described by Lu Xun, the bustling Ameya-Yokocho shopping street from morning till night, and numerous architectural museums, art galleries, and more! 4⃣️: Odaiba Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, home to television station buildings, the Rainbow Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, a giant transforming Gundam model, harbor cruises, and more! 5⃣️: Imperial Palace Since you're in Tokyo, why not visit the Imperial Palace, a feng shui treasure? It's the residence of the Emperor of Japan, with open days each year. The surrounding environment is beautiful, with the moat, Nijubashi Bridge, Chidorigafuchi, grassy areas, and more to explore! 6⃣️: Ginza A trip to Tokyo wouldn't be complete without some shopping, and Ginza is a perfect shopping paradise. It's also Tokyo's most luxurious shopping district, where all the big global brands gather in this prime location! 7⃣️: Shinjuku A popular spot for young people, Shinjuku is bustling with popular streets filled with delicious food and photo spots! 8⃣️: Tokyo Tower A must-visit for influencers, you can view it from a distance or overlook the bustling city of Tokyo from the observation decks of the tower itself. It's recommended to buy tickets online in advance for a better deal!

There are two theories on the etymology of Ameya. The first is that the name came from ameya (飴屋, "candy shop"), because of all the candy stores that lined the street in the early post-war era when sugar was hard to come by. Even now, there are stores selling candy there. The second theory is that it refers to アメリカ (America); there used to be stores selling surplus American army goods just after World War II. In either case, it is now commonly referred to simply as ameyoko #japan #familytrip #tokyo

#cherryblossom2024 Temples, zoo and sakura Ueno is one of the five oldest parks in Japan open to the public. It is famous for the zoo of the same name, museums and the magnificent spring cherry blossom. The park was opened to the public in 1873. Its official name is Ueno Onshi—cohen, "Emperor-granted Ueno Park." Recommended Visit the art, scientific and historical museums Explore the Shinobazu Pond and the Bentendo Temple Hall See the statue of the "last samurai" by Saigo Takamori How to get there Ueno Park is next to a major transfer hub. Ueno Station can be reached by JR Yamanote Line from Tokyo Station (four stops), as well as by Narita Skyliner train from Narita Airport and by high-speed trains from the west or east of Japan. The Ueno station is quite large, but a separate JR Ueno Station Park exit with clear signs leads to the park. To enter the park, you need to cross the road. The most famous sakura in Tokyo The park is famous for interesting museums, pandas in the zoo, the Shinobazu Pond and the historical Tosogu Temple, but first of all — the cherry blossom. A lot of Japanese people strive to visit the park in the spring. The first cherries were planted at this place by Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. These trees, of course, have not survived the past 400 years, but the legendary tradition of admiring the blossoms in the park is still alive. More than two million people come to Ueno Park every spring. Most of them walk along the main alley, near the zoo. About half of all sakura trees grow along it, and at the height of the season, visitors can hardly find a picnic spot. The celebration under the picturesque white and pink flowers continues until late in the evening. Museums There are six different museums in Ueno Park, so this is one of the best places to explore history, science and art in Japan. The Shitamachi Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, the National Museum of Nature and Science, the Tokyo National Museum and the Tokyo City Art Museum are among the best in the world. The not-so-famous Shitamachi Museum has a large collection of historical portraits of Tokyo. Visitors often do not have the strength to come here after visiting other museums in Ueno Park, but if you want to learn more about the daily life of Tokyo in the old days, visit here. In Tokyo, the lower city can be called the plain in the eastern part, on the banks of the Sumida River. This is not the poorest, but also not an aristocratic area. Merchants, artisans, fishermen, sailors lived there — people who earned their living by work. In the museum you will get acquainted not only with the history of Tokyo, but also with the culture, which has not changed in many ways to this day.

#thingstodo Toshogu Shrine is located in Ueno Park and is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Head towards the Golden Temple from the approach, turn left and pay about 4 dollars (500 yen) to view the grounds. After paying the entrance fee and passing through the gate, you will be captivated by the magnificent sacred tree. There is a small shrine beyond that, where the leader of the 808 raccoon dogs in Shikoku is enshrined as the god of good luck and victory, so a visit is a must. When you look at the Golden Temple up close, U will be drawn to not only the beauty of the gold leaf, but also the beauty of the carvings. It is a must-see spot when sightseeing in Ueno.

#2024wish Just off to the side of Ueno park and surrounded by a lotus lake, Shinobazunoike is one cool shrine, definitely worth visiting. There’s a ton of lanterns on one face, which are lit up at nighttime, when the temple is closed, but significantly less crowded. During the daytime the temple is open, so I’d recommend visiting during both day and night, if you have the time. I wish to go to many places this year 2024

#cherryblossom2024 The best place to admire sakura in Tokyo There are more than a thousand sakura trees in Ueno Park in Tokyo. In spring, from the end of March to the beginning of April, the park turns into a sea of pink petals. The Ueno Sakura Blossom Festival is one of the largest and most visited in all of Japan. Recommended Take a walk in the cheerful crowd along the main alley Admire the night illumination of the trees How to get there Ueno Park is located on the Yamanote Line. It is easy to get here from anywhere in Tokyo. Ueno Station is just four stops from Tokyo Station. At the station, follow the signs to the side entrance to the park. Sakura planted by the Shogun The first sakura trees on the site of Ueno Park were planted by the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu, whose appointment as shogun began the Edo period (1603-1868). A busy alley The main alley stretches for about half a kilometer from the main entrance past the zoo and museums. About half of all the sakura trees in the park grow along it. During the period of admiring the flowering, about two million visitors pass through here who want to see a beautiful sight. Eat, drink, have fun Whole families, groups of friends and even colleagues come to the park to celebrate the arrival of Vienna under the cherry blossoms. You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks to picnics, or you can choose from traditional Hanami dishes in one of the trade pavilions: yakitori, takoyaki, yakisobu... Evening lights Picnics continue after sunset, when lanterns are lit along the paths of the park. Visitors come late to see a picture of illuminated flowering trees. If you look closely There is plenty to do in the park at other times of the year. You can visit gorillas and tigers at Japan's oldest Ueno Zoo or take a walk around Shinobazu Pond and see the picturesque red five-story pagoda of Kanei-ji Temple. If you're lucky, you'll meet a geisha: there are about 50 practicing geisha in the neighboring Asakusa district. They rarely perform outdoors, but the hanami season at Ueno Park is considered a special event.