Trails by Japlanning - Shinjuku to Harajuku

August 10, 2014

Japlanning is back today with a new trail in Tokyo to help you see some well known sights and attractions, in an order that best uses your time in experiencing Tokyo, rather than sitting on a train to get from one point here to another point across the city. Today's trail takes you from the bustling streets of Shinjuku, though to the trend setting Harajuku, with an escape to nature along the way. Let's get moving!

On today's trails we are showing you a great way to experience some of the quieter, local side of Shinjuku, as well as the famous Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the trendy streets of Harajuku, all in just a few hours.

Trails by Japlanning - Asakusa

May 24, 2014

by Bryce Marley

Continuing with our trails series, we are back in the vast land that is Tokyo for a different trail, from the newest, to some of the oldest, in Asakusa. Asakusa is old Tokyo: here you will find Tokyo’s most famous temple, Sensoji, amazing shopping, and not too far away, the Tokyo SkyTree. Following today’s trails, you will get to see some old, some new, and also the best shopping for your kitchen.

The trail starts just outside Tawaramachi Station in Asakusa. From here we’ll be making our way to Kappadashi-dori, the world famous “kitchen street”, through the laneways of Asakusa, to Sensoji, to see the locals pray and take in one of Tokyo’s most sacred temples, down the Nakamise Shopping street, then across the Sumida River to the tower dominating the skyline, Tokyo SkyTree.

So, let’s get going!

Trails by Japlanning - Shinjuku

April 15, 2014

by Bryce Marley

Today we're starting a new series at Japlanning that we hope will help you get the most out of your time in Japan: Japlanning Trails. We offer a plan that'll take the average adventurer between a few short hours, up to a half-a-day trek, where we'll guide you through hitting some great tourist spots, amazing food, spectacular shopping and some little-known gems. We're starting in one of Tokyo's biggest areas, Shinjuku.

One of Tokyo's major business centres, Shinjuku is one of the busiest cities in Tokyo. Thanks to it's convenient public transport, amazing sights and spectacular shopping, it's no wonder that it's considered one of the best places for tourists to stay in Tokyo. There is no better place in Tokyo for us to start our trails series, with a great trail that will give a best-of overview of what Shinjuku has to offer.