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Japlanning On Location - Tokyo Sky Tree and Park Hyatt Tokyo
Well we're in Japan at the moment here is the daily highlight for you to feel like you're right along with us!
Today we checked into our last night in Japan, by staying at the best. We checked into the spectacular Park Hyatt Tokyo, where the service was first class from the opening of the taxi door. This incredible hotel, has gorgeous decor and amazing plants, fresh everywhere.
After check in and seeing our spectacular view, which promises views of Mt. Fuji on a clear day, we were off to the other side of Tokyo to go a little higher, that's right we climbed the highest tower in the world, Tokyo Sky Tree.
We went up to the highest point 451.2 metres. and a few of the team were a little tense about the height and drop down! The tower offers two observation decks, the main at 350 metres the Tembo Deck then the Tembo Galleria at 450 metres.
After we made it back down safely a reward was in order, at the 100% Chocolate Cafe, then we trekked around Asakusa and Kappashiba-dori for some amazing Japanese knives.
We have spent our final night indulging at the Park Hyatt Tokyo, with some decedent food and breathtaking views. A good nights rest seems guaranteed.
Tomorrow is Japlanning's last day in Japan, for the meantime, so will have further updates and regular posts again next week. Get ready for our latest and greatest finds in Tokyo and beyond from this trip, as well as some great reviews on many hotels in Japan.
Until then...
さようなら!
Japlanning 101 - Asakusa
Today we are looking at one of Tokyo’s more historic areas, Asakusa. Home to Tokyo’s most famous and visited Buddhist temple, Sensoji, with it's rich history and great shopping, Asakusa attracted tourists for centuriesm. Come with Japlanning, as we take a look at the history, sights and shopping of Asakusa.
Asakusa, located north of central Tokyo, on the banks of the Sumida River, began as a quiet fishing village, then later thrived as people arrived in numbers to worship at Sensoji. For most of the early twentieth century, Asakusa was the entertainment district of Tokyo, and it became home to the first cinema in 1903, as well as many theatres. During World War II, the area was quite damaged, due to this, in the later years of the century, the area was surpassed for being the entertainment district by Shibuya and Shinjuku, amongst other areas in Tokyo. More recently, however, this has been making a comeback, with a downtown entertainment district that is rivalling Ginza, Shinjuku and others.
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Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo, Japan.
Japlanning 101 - Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Sky Tree, the newest edition to Tokyo’s skyline which also happens to hold the title of the tallest tower in the world. Up the tower is two observation decks, not for anyone with a fear of heights.
We are coming up to Tokyo Sky Trees first anniversary, opening in May 2012 this new tower is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest in the world. Standing at a staggering 634 metres, the tower is actually a large television broadcast antenna for Japans national television networks. However the tower has two observation sections one at 350 metres and another up at 450 metres.
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