Tokyo Food Adventure: Street food, Teppanyaki cuisine, shrine etc

Tokyo Station opened in December 1914, featuring a three-story brick building. The iconic red-brick station building was designed by Kingo Tatsuno, a pioneer of modern Japanese architecture. It is said that over 900,000 red bricks were used to finish the exterior walls.　 Our journey begins here. Although it’s just one day, this starting point allows us to fully enjoy the wonders of Tokyo.

The Imperial Palace was originally Edo Castle, the residence of the Tokugawa shogunate, which was renamed the Imperial Palace in 1868, the first year of the Meiji era. Edo Castle is believed to have been built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan. Later, it was established as the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu when he became the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. Under the successive leadership of Ieyasu, Hidetada, and Iemitsu, Edo Castle underwent extensive development, with its main structure being largely completed in 1636, during the 13th year of the Kan'ei era. When Emperor Meiji relocated from Kyoto to Tokyo, Edo Castle was transformed into the Imperial Palace.

Food is major highlight of Tokyo. You can savor fresh seafood, Wagyu beef, and other delicacies prepared with traditional Japanese culinary techniques. While Tokyo is the city with the most Michelin-starred in the world, you don’t have to dine at high-end establishments to enjoy delicious cuisine. High-quality meals are also available at lunchtime. You can enjoy visits to cultural and historical landmarks, bustling streets where daily life thrives.

This ancient shrine is said to have been founded nearly 1,900 years ago by Yamato Takeru and is counted among the Tokyo Ten Shrines. The current shrine building was constructed in 1706 (the 3rd year of the Hōei era) on land donated by Tokugawa Tsunatoyo, then lord of the Kōfu domain and later the 6th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ienobu. It is regarded as a masterpiece of the Gongen-zukuri architectural style, where the main hall, offering hall, and worship hall are structurally integrated. Seven structures of the shrine have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

Shinobazu Pond is a charming natural pond located in the southern part of Ueno Park in Taito City, central Tokyo. Comprising three sections and spanning approximately 2 kilometers in circumference, the pond is home to a variety of wildlife, including animals, birds, fish, and even turtles. The origins of Shinobazu Pond date back several centuries. It is well-known for being the site of a temple during the Edo period, which was destroyed in the 19th century during the Boshin War.

The origin of the name "Ameya Yokocho" (Candy Store Alley) for this shopping street is generally attributed to two main theories. One theory suggests that after World War II, when sugar was scarce, returnees from China set up stalls in the market area selling candy ( called "Ame" in Japanese), which became highly popular among people craving sweets. Another version of this theory claims that stores selling "imo-ame" (sweet potato candy) lined the street, giving rise to the name "Ameya Yokocho" (Candy Store Alley).

After World War II, returning soldiers began selling industrial parts at street stalls, which marked the beginning of Akihabara’s transformation into an electronics district. Following this, during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth in the Showa era, the home appliance boom brought further changes. Over the years, Akihabara evolved with the times, embracing the personal computer era, the multimedia age, and the rise of the content industry. With each transformation, Akihabara attracted cutting-edge products and technological information, garnering attention from around the world.

You will have a lunch at Asakusa area ,where known as the temple town of Sensoji, is not only a premier tourist destination in Tokyo but also one of the most iconic in Japan. It is a place where visitors can truly experience the essence of Japanese culture. With its retro streets exuding the charm of Edo-era downtown, the lively and warm-hearted locals, historic shrines and temples, and traditional Japanese cuisine and sweets, Asakusa encapsulates the richness of Japan’s cultural heritage. you can enjoy authentic Japanese Teppanyaki cuisine here. Note: The content is subject to change depending on the restaurant's reservation status.

Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting tower designed to transmit terrestrial digital signals and other broadcasts without interference in central Tokyo. Standing at a height of 634 meters, it is nearly twice the height of Tokyo Tower, making it the tallest freestanding tower in the world and the third tallest structure globally, after the Burj Khalifa and Merdeka 118 (PNB118). The complex includes the commercial facility "Tokyo Solamachi" and the office building "Tokyo Skytree East Tower," forming the Tokyo Skytree Town.