When talking about Japan, most of us probably think of Tokyo first, one of the most populous and most developed urban areas in the world. This place also converges most of Japan's cultural values, from modern to ancient.
There are so many entertainment venues in this city that will interest you, and it is difficult to see them all within 1-2 days. So, to save time on your trip, today let's explore the 10 most famous check-in places in Tokyo (in my opinion)!
- Ochanomizu Station (御茶ノ水駅)
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oU4TAGgz41TCx4Kt9
The first location will be a train station that is very famous on social networks recently, appearing in the Anime movie “Suzume no Tojimari”.
The special thing about this train station is that we can see 3 trains from three different directions in the same frame. A very interesting scene.
This angle is from the Hijiri-bashi bridge near the station. And it takes a little more patience and luck to catch this sight.
I took this photo at 07:36'.
I took this photo at 9:05'. Good luck to everyone hunting for great photos here 😛
2. Odaiba artificial island.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FesUgwPtx5ZkCWYY7
Odaiba is an artificial island of Tokyo city, about 20km or 25 minutes by train from central Shinjuku (nearest station is Tokyo Teleport Station). This is a high-tech entertainment center complex, with many places for entertainment, shopping, and photography. Let's go through some famous photography areas here.
- Statue of Liberty – Statue of Liberty.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ju6pwdir2n75ayuu8
This is one of three official Statues of Liberty worldwide (the remaining two statues are in France and the US), built in 2000. It is an indispensable check-in point every time tourists travel. to visit Tokyo.
We can stand on the bridge and take pictures with a statue like this:
Or like this =)))
Just kidding, like this 😀
- Rainbow Bridge Observatory
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/N4LQDDGhEGYZxYYL7
This is a bridge connecting the central mainland of Tokyo with the artificial island of Odaiba. Because the bridge has a curved shape, along with the fact that it is lit up with many colors at night, it looks like a rainbow.
- Unicorn Gundam Statue
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7kU6nxjkk6cAZ8h47
This is a giant 1:1 scale gundam model, replicating the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam located outside the DiverCity Tokyo shopping center. You can also come here to shop and have lunch before going out to take photos.
Another special thing is that this Gundam model shines and transforms at 4 special hours of the day, which are at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 every day.
However, the Gundam show that left the most impression on me was the show at Yokohama Gundam Factory. Here the Gundam can move, move, transform and show the operator inside, extremely attractive. See more articles about the Gundam show in Yokohama at HERE.
However, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam model is also extremely majestic with meticulous attention to detail, and is also an indispensable place to take check-in photos at Odaiba.
- Fuji Television Network (Fuji Television Network)
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Aqzbqd5dG4kwcTsX7
A building with very strange architecture, if you have a lot of time left, you can come here to visit.
3. Harajuku Fashion Street.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pE1zoFgsyhWC2RzJ6
Harajuku is one of Tokyo's four busiest streets (next to Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ginza). It is a bustling fashion street, with a series of clothing stores with unique styles. There are also many people cosplaying characters from Japanese movies.
4. Cafe Reissue
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5puG72uZxYJT225T7
This is a cafe that you must-visit when you come to Harajuku. An art cafe located in a small alley near Takeshita fashion street.
The shop can create 3D images of famous Japanese cartoon characters, or any 2D images you want. You just need to show the image you want to make to the shop staff and request, they will accurately draw it for you on an artistic coffee cup.
Because the restaurant's space is not too spacious, it can only serve a certain number of customers. You need to come here to get your number and wait outside until your time comes.
A little tip for you is that when you come to Harajuku, come here to get a number first, then walk around and shop on Takeshita Street, then come back to the shop and you can go in and sit without having to pay. it takes time to wait.
Some videos I shot at the shop:
Not only does it have a beautiful appearance, the coffee taste is also extremely wonderful.
5. Shibuya street.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oUfnfNVKDqTGQ3Xe9
The next street in the 4 largest streets in Tokyo. This street is considered one of the symbolic images of Tokyo as well as Japan. Appeared many times in Hollywood movies, the most famous can be mentioned the legendary drifting phase in "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift".
Let's go through some famous check-in spots in Shibuya.
- Hachiko Memorial Statue (Hachikō Memorial Statue)
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/k9pLF5X426WhEgNW7
The statue commemorating Japan's famous loyal dog Hachiko is located right outside Shibuya station, attracting many visitors to check-in and take photos.
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jM6NqTebgDio6d9u9
This is the location that appears in the short film I attached above, a symbol of Tokyo city. This intersection is considered the busiest crossing in the world, with the number of passersby reaching up to 3,000 people at a time. Let's watch a time lapse video I shot at this intersection:
Next I will show you two places where you can shoot videos like this most easily.
+ Starbucks Coffee Shibuya
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2YLjS1eujdfpc9M39
The advantage here is that it can be filmed quite close to the 4th intersection, and can be seen most clearly.
The downside is that it is very difficult to get a seat here, because there are almost always a lot of people waiting in line to get this beautiful view.
+ Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing (Shibuya 109)
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oYzhKh8v1sLXPYrW6
A restaurant/cafe located on the rooftop of the Shibuya 109 building, which is also where I shot the time lapse video above.
The advantage here is that the space is quite spacious, less known than Star Bucks Coffee above, so it is not too crowded, so it is easy to have a nice location to film and take photos at Shibuya 4 intersection. .
The disadvantage of the restaurant is that the space is outdoor and has no roof, so it is a bit inconvenient when it is sunny or rainy.
- Shibuya Sky Building.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eCEMqB7mNJSWYVia9
The 360-degree observatory, located on the rooftop of the Shibuya Scramble Square building, can see the whole city and Mount Fuji in the distance.
You should book tickets on the website about 1-2 weeks in advance if you want to choose a good time to watch the sunset here, because this place always sells out very early.
Link to homepage to buy Shibuya Sky tickets: https://www.shibuya-scramble-square.com/sky/ticket/
Here I also experienced the elevator ride to the 47th floor of the building for the first time, with extremely beautiful lighting effects in the elevator. Remember to prepare to turn on your Camera before entering the elevator.
6. Shinjuku.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yWyjRF9qiDbeWEoLA
The next iconic street of Tokyo is home to the world's busiest station - Shinjuku Station (recorded in the Guinness Book of Records in 2007 as serving 3.6 million people in a day).
To complete a walk around Shinjuku station can take you hours, not to mention the underground system is extremely large, so even people who have been in Tokyo for a long time can get lost here 😀
Let's explore some beautiful photography locations on this crowded street.
- Omoide Yokochō
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6k44RPLWX4hQdyxt6
This is an extremely famous small alley in Shinjuku, inside are traditional Japanese-style pubs.
Inside the alley is always filled with smoke and the aroma of grilled dishes, extremely attractive.
It is because of the contrast between the classic style of the alley and the modern style of Shinjuku that makes it so special, it also attracts many photographers to "work" here.
- Kabukicho
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GeDzF9tB8AZBM2QJ7
Surely many people have heard of this street's name, even if they have not set foot in Japan. Kabukicho is one of the top ten largest red light districts in the world.
In contrast to the desolation during the day, the street is truly vibrant at night with many restaurants, bars, clubs, and even adult shops.
In addition, there is also a quite famous check-in location, which is a real-scale Godzilla model standing next to the Toho cinema.
- Cross Space Shinjuku (Giant 3D billboard)
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1oThscn2bKNUpxX8
The last place in Shinjuku that I want to introduce is the giant 3D billboard right in front of Shinjuku station.
The large 3D billboard is very realistic, most of the time showing an extremely cute calico cat with many different scenes.
7. Sensoji Temple.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQWfxd6s1FmPsBiGA
Leaving modern cities, we come to an extremely ancient place, with a long tradition. Completed in 645, Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest temple, and the temple of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva.
In my opinion, the best time to go to Sensoji Temple is after 5:00 p.m., when all the lanterns are lit (including the largest lantern in front of Kaminarimon), creating truly beautiful scenery. for taking photos.
In addition, I will guide you to take panoramic photos of the temple from above extremely easily.
You go to the "Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center" building opposite the temple and go to the 8th floor (free), open from 9am to 8pm.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HZs2o7JdZw1cn2jR7
There is also a cafe up here where you can sit and enjoy and view Sensoji Temple from above. In front of the cafe are steps for you to go down to take photos, and there are small windows for camera users to take their lenses out to take pictures.
And here is my result:
8. Tokyo Sky tree.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AoN43X94Czq8dn3r6
Tokyo is a complex of broadcasting towers, restaurants and observatories, the tower has a height of 634 meters and became the tallest tower in the world in 2011.
You can buy tickets online to visit the tower and go to the observatory to see the city from above here: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ticket/individual/
Or you can also take a walk in the Sumida park area opposite the tower and take beautiful photos, especially during cherry blossom season.
Sumida Park Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z3fMBU2rqbULVfUz6
9. Tokyo tower.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4wSzZa36huT1sRW6
Another Tokyo communication tower and observatory, inspired by France's Eiffel Tower, is painted in characteristic white and red. With a height of 333 meters, Tokyo Tower is Japan's second tallest structure.
Near Tokyo Tower there is a "secret area" where the entire tower can be photographed very easily.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V16W6v57cEez7rwg7
This is the terraced area of a nearby parking lot, but with its amazing view, it has attracted many people to come here, even lining up to wait to take photos.
10. Tokyo Imperial Palace.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MMCXt9WxiSn6g4dm9
An extremely large area, including buildings, palaces, private homes of the imperial family and also the residence of the Japanese Emperor.
These are the top 10 most interesting places to visit and take photos in Tokyo in my opinion. If you know of other more beautiful places in Tokyo, please comment below to let everyone know. Thanks for reading to the end of the article.
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