It is mentioned in songs and popular culture. It is now time to visit it in person. Why not treat yourself to an exciting holiday and explore the land of the rising sun. Booking the holiday is simple. You can sort out your travel insurance with Virgin money. If you are flying from London, travelling to the city is fast and comfortable Virgin trains.
When you get to Tokyo, there will be so much to explore that you won’t know where to begin. It is difficult but once you overcome the initial shock of this futuristic capital, head to Asakusa Kannon Temple. Unlike most capitals in Asia, Tokyo and the particularly the Asakura district has quite a high number of buildings dating from the last fifty years. This is down to heavy bomb attacks during the Second World War. The main hotspot to see here is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, Senso-ji.
Next on the list should be the fashionable area of Shinjuku. Here you can visit the Metropolitan Government Office, which is among Tokyo’s tallest buildings. If you are in the area, make sure you head to Shinjuku Gyoen Park at some point. Shinjuku Gyoen Park is one of Tokyo’s biggest national gardens. It is a fantastic part of the city to observe the wonderful cherry blossom during springtime. If you visit in October, you will also be able to see the stunning autumn leaves.
No trip to Tokyo is complete without seeing the very cool Harajuku. Home to Gwen Stefani’s quirky Japanese exports, you can see the influence the Harajuku culture has had, especially on Sundays. Young people come here and pass the day on the Jingu Bridge, showing off their latest outfit.
Although there is so much to explore in this city, there is even more to uncover in this country. Mount Fuji, Hiroshima and Sapporo include some of most interesting areas to explore.
Say sayonara to the usual beach holiday and book an adventure-packed trip to the land of the rising sun with Virgin holidays!
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