Attractions TOKYO EYES PASSENGER Underground, Robert Berg, a military journalist, we had a little money, little time, and we went on a trip to one of the most expensive cities in the world. It was a little exciting, but we are young, cheerful and carefree. Of course, I wanted to cut costs. Task, right, not a simple one, but we had a whole coped. Cost of the way there and a five-day trip (four nights), hotel accommodation cost for each of the three members of our team of 650 U.S. dollars, the figure is approximate. The only downside was that the return flight was scheduled from Seoul. The hotel where we stayed was called "Shinjuku Washington. It is located in a beautiful area called Shinjuku, close to metro station Tochomae Oedo line. This also can be reached if you leave the station on the Shinjuku Line Yamanote Line, but will have to go a little walk. Guests at the hotel, at least ten restaurants, a sauna, comfortable and clean rooms, as well as some great bars, one in which the menu was a huge collection of beer all the peoples of the world. I've been to many countries, but have not seen anything like it. The hotel has a three-star status, and deservedly so. Thanks to the adjusted service and an extensive infrastructure to miss from time to time here will never happen to. Harajuku - shopping, churches, and a lot of weird little rested from the road, we went on our first impromptu tour. Immediately it became clear that we will not be lacking in two things. It turned out that, in addition to stores, where we hoped to search local souvenirs, there are a lot of interesting people dressed in amazing outfits. Looking ahead, I say that we enjoy enough, and that, and others. Advertisement Harajuku area. Here you will find shops that sell everything, people dressed, at least, strange, and even a little Irish pub. Shopping was a busy and varied. I must confess that I'm not really a big fan of shopping, but my friends liked the local shops. It sold everything they could imagine. I bought my girlfriend a necklace with a pendant in the shape of the treble clef, which cost me about $ 12 (this figure, of course, I have a secret). We finally found a place where going to "strange dressed people, and it was pretty spectacular. A group of six people, consisting of young and mature enough people carried banners "Free hugs!" Then we saw the "Harajuku Girls" by Gwen Stefani. Who knows, this type of dance has become popular with a light hand Stefani, lead singer of the group "But Dauth, who used in his speeches four backing dancers. I must confess that I was a little wild to look at what is happening. Look at the picture, only then can you understand me. High art here, and no smell. It is not clear at all why they are here all day long and pose for quite unfamiliar foreign photographers. If you want to find a place "hangouts" Harajuku girls, remember that it is situated on metro line called Yamanote Line and the station is also called Harajuku. Harajuku Girls! Bright, Gothic style. We went further and found nearby a beautiful temple in the garden, which was called the Meiji Jinja. The garden was just wonderful - a beautiful island of nature in the middle of the bustling market town. Here are buried in the ruck (the place of storage of the remains of saints), the emperor and his wife. In addition, there should definitely look stunning range of martial arts and museum treasures. Visit both exhibits will cost 500 yen each. Tokyo Tower and Temple Zoyo on Oedo Line subway station is Akabane Bashi. If you climb up here on the surface, we can see two very different but equally interesting attractions - Tokyo Tower and the Temple of Zoyo. If you were at the Eiffel Tower, or climbing the Empire State Building, then you know what to expect: high prices and long queues to get some experience and take some pictures. If so you decide to high-altitude sightseeing, then do it much better in the evening. Experienced travelers, it seems to me, the best shoot from the ground and go to the temple. Tokyo Tower at dusk. Temple Zoyo - is one of two Buddhist temples we visited in Japan, and he was just fine. We entered through the back door and found the burial place, which made an indelible impression on us. Then we went to the temple and admire the traditional architecture and statues of heroes. Buddha statue in the temple Zoyo front gate struck us the dimensions. Spiritual meaning of these gates is that when you pass through them, you are freed from the three human vices: anger, greed and stupidity. We looked at another temple, he called Senso Temple (Asakusa Station on subway lines of the same name). Temple was not less beautiful, but of all wishing to see it was twice as much. The thing is that before the main gate of the temple is a market that makes this doubly attractive sight for tourists. And for the first and second temple entrance was free. Shibuya Intersection and dog Hachiko Unlike Harajuku, the next part of our trip was absolutely free. Go Shibuya - is a big intersection (usually a pedestrian), who became well known after filming the movie "Lost in Translation," Sofia Coppola. At a stop at Shibuya Yamanote line you will find crowds of people on the background of the sparkling sea of ??advertising lights. The atmosphere of the whole area will make you feel as though you are sitting on the pulse of modern Japan. Always busy intersection Shibuya. Here, filmed "Lost in Translation" Sofia Coppola. Near the transition area is Hachiko, named after the dog, whose statue adorns one corner of the square. As we talked, Hachiko was a very loyal dog, who was waiting for his master every day after work at the spot where now stands a monument. Even after the death of his master, Hachiko returned to the same place for ten years and was waiting for him. A beautiful sight, and the story we liked it. Ebisu Beer Museum during a walk once again we have seen how well we managed to organize our impromptu tour. First, he got free, but no less interesting. Secondly, we were pleased that he managed to plan their own, despite the fact that all the information around has been translated into Japanese. We saw a lot of interesting things. But the next point of our trip was, without doubt, his zest. We got in Ebisu beer museum, where they visited the hall marks of Sapporo beer tasting. Museum of Ebisu. Elegant waiters serve the visitor. Everything was cheap, with a very extensive range of beer. The pleasure was worth only 500 yen for four and a half pint tasting kit, and 300 yen for a pint of the same type. The room is very comfortable environment, visitors sit at comfortable tables and beer are served by waiters. The museum is located on the Yamanote subway line, and the stop is called Ebisu (Ebisu sometimes). Nightlife Since Mi arrived in Tokyo on Saturday, then due to road fatigue could not see firsthand what is happening in this town in the evening on the weekend. But the next day we visited a few unusual bars, which turned out to be somewhat different from Korean or North America. These establishments are usually located in small rooms, the entrance is always worth 500 yen, but you can drink all sorts of drinks without any restrictions. Service is always on top. By the way, an important point: in Japan do not pay the tip, but in some places may be in the general account to pay a fee for the service. We especially liked the restaurant under the name Abbey Road. To get there, we went to Roppongi Station. To get to it, it is necessary to go to the Ebisu station, Hibiya line. In addition, there is an opportunity to get here from Oedo line, which is our hotel. Three-panel "Abbey Road,". Pictures can not take with you. True, they so not worth it. Abbey Road, - one of the most famous Beatles album. Institution quite expensive - each visitor must pay an entrance fee 2,400 yen, and in addition, order at least one drink and one dish. But, honestly, it was the only time in Japan when we did not regret a single second that we had widely open their wallets. The restaurant was a concert program. Musicians are constantly changed each other, but heard only the songs of the Beatles. Forever in my heart will stay the song "While my guitar gently weeps» (While My Guitar Gently Weeps). I highly recommend it here to spend money that you bring on a trip: good food, good drinks and a good place with great music. It is best to make a reservation by phone or come here early, because there was an influx of visitors, even on Thursday, to say nothing of the weekend. How to navigate the city metro, subway, and once again Metro. Cheap, fast and easy, the main thing - clearly planned route. All stations where we went, were very close to our hotel, the train was there not more than ten minutes. An exception is the Asakusa station, which is located on the line leading to the airport. Prior to this station we had to get 25 minutes. See also: Discouraged by Japanese traditions, but full of impressions
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