Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi

Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi

Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi is one of the hotels in which I stayed this September during my trip across Japan. One of the main reasons I had chosen Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi was its absolutely ideal location in the heart of Tokyo's most fun nightlife district, Roppongi. It's hard to overstate how perfectly located this hotel is. For example, I never had to walk more than 10-minutes to a bar or club that I wanted to visit, and the Roppongi metro station is only located a short 5 minute walk away from the hotel. This allows me to rapidly go wherever I wanted in the area, and to return to the hotel as well if I needed without much effort. For example, one night I was in a bar with my friend, he accidentally spilled beer all over my shirt. Usually, that's a big problem because often the bars I visit are far away from the hotel in which I stay. However, since I was staying in Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi, I only had to take a short walk to the hotel to change, and I was back in 15 minutes tops.

One more reason why booking a hotel in a nightlife district is an advantage is the fact that trains and other public transportation do not operate after midnight in Japan. The only option you have is a taxi, which is extremely expensive. That is why, if you're planning on experiencing Japan's famous nightlife, you should definitely book a hotel that is located near all the clubs and bars you want to visit.

The hotel itself is easily recognizable since it is a tall slender building, with the name Candeo Hotels written on the side with large shiny letters. Even though this is a busy nightlife district, the area around the hotel itself is calm and quiet at night.

A few more things that make this hotel a great choice are, other than it's perfect location, the spectacular Skyspa located at the top floor, and a rich breakfast buffet they have in the hotel. The Skyspa is particularly amazing since it enabled me to relax after many fun and crazy Roppongi nights, while the breakfast buffet gave me the much-needed energy boost each morning.

I will talk more about these great things and many others in my following blog posts, so stay tuned. Also, I suggest that you check out Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi to learn more about this fine hotel.

THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon

THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon

THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon is a modern and stylish hotel located in Tokyo's historic Asakusa District. I had the pleasure of staying in this hotel during my trip across Japan last September, and I was very satisfied with what it had to offer. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Asakusa just a short walk away from the subway station. I had no problem finding the hotel, as it is easily recognizable by its modern look and the golden logo in the shape of kanji for "gate", 門 (mon). After entering the hotel I took the elevator to the 13th floor where the lobby is located. 

Immediately upon exiting the elevator I was blown away by a spectacular view from the lobby floor. I could see the whole Asakusa laid out in front of me from here. Sensoji temple, its pagoda, Kaminarimon gate, and Nakamise-dōri which connects the two, we're right in front of me. A little further off in the distance I could see the majestic Tokyo Skytree and surrounding buildings such as the famous Asahi Beer Hall. The check-in procedure was completed quickly and I was given a quick rundown of the hotel and its rules, after which I headed to my room.

The room in which I stayed was located on the 9th floor and was an Essential Twin type of room. As the name of the room would suggest, it had all the Essential things you would expect from a hotel room of this type and it was really cozy. Other than spacious and comfortable beds, the room also had a refrigerator, large flat-screen TV, electric pot, espresso machine, safe box, hairdryer, and of course free Wi-Fi, which is probably the most essential thing for me. It also included amenities such as towels, nightwear, and many toiletries. View from the room was quite similar to the one from the lobby, and even though it was several floors lower than the lobby, the amazing Tokyo Skytree was still in full view. Keep in mind that this view was from our room specifically and I cannot guarantee that your room will have the same view. So if you want to enjoy this view yourself, make sure to book the right room.

The bathroom was one more thing that I really enjoyed in this room. It was larger than I expected and had two separate compartments. One included a sink and bidet toilet, while the other one was entirely like a big shower. That was perfect for me since I am a bit taller than average and often have problems with tiny showers on Japan. This allowed me to take some nice relaxing hot showers without worrying about hitting my head.

I have to say that I was extremely satisfied by this room especially considering how affordable it is compared to some other accommodation in Tokyo. It's really ideal if you're planning on visiting this part of Tokyo and exploring Asakusa and nearby districts, or just enjoying the nightlife offered in this area. I definitely recommend that you check out the website of THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon and learn more about what they have to offer. Also, make sure to check out our other posts and website where I talk more about my experience here.

Tokyo Wards Guide

Tokyo Wards Guide

 

The special Tokyo Wards comprise the area formerly incorporated as Tokyo City. On July 1, 1943, Tokyo City was merged with Tokyo Prefecture forming the current "metropolitan prefecture". As a result, unlike other city wards in Japan, these wards are not conterminous with a larger incorporated city. While falling under the locale of Tokyo Metropolitan Government, each ward is likewise a precinct with its own elected leader and council, as different urban communities of Japan. The every one of the 23 unique wards is regularly portrayed as City since they are as huge as local urban areas of Japan. For instance, the biggest ward of Tokyo 23 Wards Setagaya-ku or Setagaya City, has a populace of more than 880 thousand individuals. The special wards of Tokyo are: Adachi, Arakawa, Bunkyo, Chiyoda, Chūō, Edogawa, Itabashi, Katsushika, Kita, Kōtō, Meguro, Minato, Nakano, Nerima, Ōta, Setagaya, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Suginami, Sumida, Taitō and Toshima. This Tokyo Wards Guide will help you learn about them and understand them.

The wards of Tokyo differ from other cities in having a unique administrative relationship with the prefectural government. This framework adjusts the need to maintain unified administration and control across the whole of the ward and the need the nearby ward governments, which are closer to the inhabitants, handle ordinary undertakings. Certain civil capacities, for example, waterworks, sewerage, and putting out fires, are dealt with by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, while the wards have the self-rule to autonomously deal with issues near the lives of the inhabitants, for example, welfare, training, and lodging. To pay for the additional regulatory costs, the prefecture gathers city charges, which would more often than not be required by the city.

The "three central wards" of Tokyo – Chiyoda, Chūō and Minato – are the business center of the city, with a daytime populace in excess of multiple times higher than their evening time populace. 

Chiyoda 

Chiyoda is situated at the very heart of central Tokyo. Regularly called the "political center" of the nation, Chiyoda, actually means "field of a thousand generations", acquired the name from the Chiyoda Castle (the other name for Edo Castle, the present Imperial Palace). With the seat of the Emperor in the Imperial Palace at the ward's inside, numerous administration organizations, for example, the National Diet, the Prime Minister's Official Residence, the Supreme Court, services, and offices are additionally situated in Chiyoda, as are Tokyo tourist spots, for example, Tokyo Station, Yasukuni Shrine and the Budokan. Toward the upper east of Chiyoda is found the Akihabara commercial district, the famous electric town of Tokyo. Here you will discover more than 250 little electronic shops selling anything from cameras to PCs. 

Chūō

Chūō, as a combination of Kyobashi and Nihonbashi, is the core of Shitamachi, the original downtown center of Edo-Tokyo. Literally meaning "Central Ward",  it is truly the fundamental business center of Tokyo, in spite of the fact that Shinjuku has met people's high expectations it since the finish of World War II. The most well known locale in Chūō is Ginza, based on the site of a previous silver mint from which it takes its name. On the off chance that you are hoping to go out to shop for luxurious products, Ginza is where you’ll want to go as this district is known for being one of the most expensive places in the world. The gold mint, or Kinza (金座), once in the past involved the site of the present-day Bank of Japan central command building, additionally in Chūō.

Minato

Minato was shaped in 1947 as a merger of Akasaka, Azabu and Shiba wards following Tokyo City's change into Tokyo Metropolis. The modern Minato ward exhibits the contrasting Shitamachi and Yamanote geographical and cultural division. The Shinbashi neighborhood in the ward's northeastern corner is attached to the core of Shitamachi, the original commercial center of Edo-Tokyo. Then again, the Azabu and Akasaka zones are commonly representative Yamanote areas. The well known Roppongi nightlife area is situated in Minato. The notable Tokyo Tower is situated in a region by Roppongi, and is a simple 10-15 minute walk. An island amidst Tokyo Bay, Odaiba is Tokyo's most up to date locale. Associated with the terrain by Rainbow Bridge, you'll discover a lot of engaging alternatives all through this cutting edge desert spring of modern structures. 

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Tokyo Photo Walk

Tokyo Photo Walk 

Tokyo is completely gigantic and truly one of the greatest cities in the world. However regardless of the city's really huge nature, it's shockingly suited to investigation and exploration by walking. An opportunity to see Tokyo through the eyes of an expert photographer and to figure out how the professional functions is a great opportunity for all who are interested in photography. Many intriguing regions are very close to one another, and like so many journeys in life, the bits in the middle of can frequently end up being the most fulfilling ones to capture on a photo. There are many cool and interesting places in Tokyo that you can explore on a photo walk or a photo tour, and it all depends on your interests. Do you like the youth culture of Shibuya and Shinjuku, or the nature in Yoyogi Park, or perhaps the luxury of Ginza, it is up to you. Also you can dive into the unexplored hidden parts of Tokyo when many adventures surely await. 

So how can you find a good Tokyo photo walk tour and have a good experience? Here are a few tips and general knowledge.
Pack whatever you are happy with shooting with. Keep in mind, the more apparatus you convey the less photos you really take. The walk can last several hours so don't pack excessively overwhelming.  While usually there can clearly be a weight on the photography side of things, the strolls probably won't be photo workshops. Obviously tips and counsel can be promptly offered when needed, however the focus will be unmistakably more on the explorative side of things. 

An approach to see new places with your own eyes, perhaps find some hidden gems and ideally leave with some great and truly significant and memorable shots. Regardless of whether you are searching for a useful and instructive photowalk of the standard places of interest or something somewhat more off of the beaten-track, a good photographer will most likely assembled an incredible course for you.

If you want to go on an amazing Tokyo Photo tour or a Tokyo Photo Walk session, we recommend you check out Masahisa Matsunuma of Tokyo.IG. Having lived in, explored and captured the Japanese capital for many years, we can say that he is truly an expert when it comes to Tokyo photography. Which means He realize where to go to get the best possible photos, and also which places to avoid. Additionally, he know about many amazing and hidden gems, little side alleys and rear ways that in a city the size of Tokyo can very effectively go unnoticed.

In any case, what works for one individual doesn't work about so well for another, so each walk will be a custom made one just for you one. It could be a wind through the back roads of less known parts of Tokyo, or an adventure in the heart of Tokyo, with many tourists all around. From Shibuya and Shinjuku, to Ginza and many more cool places, the photo walk adventure awaits you. So if you are looking for someone to lead you on a quest to discover and capture the best moemnts of Tokyo look no further than Masahisa Matsunuma.

 

If you decide to book one of Tokyo.IG’s photography services when visiting Tokyo, make sure to mention “Japanko” and you will get a 5% discount on all of the services he is offering. Also, if you mention “Japanko”, we will feature one of your photos from your Japan trip on our Instagram page!

Tokyo - The Greatest City in The World

Tokyo - The Greatest City in The World

 

Tokyo, authoritatively Tokyo Metropolis, one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, has been the Japanese capital since 1869. Starting at 2014, the Greater Tokyo Area positioned as the most crowded metropolitan region on the planet. The urban region houses the seat of the Emperor of Japan, of the Japanese government and of the National Diet. Tokyo shapes some portion of the Kanto district on the southeastern side of Japan's principle island, Honshu, and incorporates the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. Preceding 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A little stronghold town in the sixteenth century, Edo turned into Japan's political focus in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu set up his primitive government there. A couple of decades later, Edo had developed into one of the world's most crowded urban communities. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the head and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Extensive parts of Tokyo were decimated in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and noticeable all around strikes of 1945. Tokyo Metropolis shaped in 1943 from the merger of the previous Tokyo Prefecture and the city of Tokyo. The city is based on low, alluvial fields and adjoining upland slopes. The atmosphere is mellow in winter and sweltering and sticky in the late spring. Late-spring and early pre-winter are blustery seasons; a few tropical storms more often than not happen amid September and October. 

Tokyo is the Japan's major social focus center. Tokyo is regularly alluded to as a city yet is authoritatively referred to and represented as a "metropolitan prefecture", which contrasts from and consolidates components of a city and a prefecture, a trademark special to Tokyo. Presentations delineating the culture and history of Japan and Asia are highlighted at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park. Ueno Park is likewise the site of a science exhibition hall, a zoological garden, and two noteworthy workmanship galleries. Workmanship and science historical centers are found near the Imperial Palace, and exhibition halls of different kinds are found somewhere else in the city. With 13 tram lines and in excess of 100 surface courses kept running by Japan Railways and other privately owned businesses, Tokyo's railroad framework appears as though it was intended to win world records. It's uncommon to discover an area in the metropolitan zone that can't be come to with a train ride and a short walk. Showy works, including everything from conventional Kabuki to current dramatization, are performed consistently, as are symphonic works, musical dramas, and other Western types of move and music. The University of Tokyo heads an extensive rundown of significant colleges and schools in the metropolitan region. Different features: eat-in counters kept running by a portion of Tokyo's snazziest eateries and free examples of nourishment and alcohol on ends of the week. The scramble road crossing outside of Shibuya Station is effectively the world's busiest, with a thousand people running into the center of the road, weaving together in a colossal natural mass. Tokyo sports 160,000 known restaurants, in excess of multiple times the number in Paris. Tokyo is the central transportation center for Japan, just as an essential worldwide traffic focus. 

It is served by a large system of electric railroads, metros, transport lines, and parkways. Tokyo station is the focal railroad terminal for all of Japan, including the fast Shinkansen trains from western Japan. Ueno Station is the end for rail lines racing to northern Japan, and Shinjuku station is the end for trains from focal Honshu and Tokyo's western rural areas. A few exclusive electric rail lines give interurban travel benefit. Tokyo's universal air terminal is at Narita, in Chiba prefecture, while the city's Haneda air terminal on the sound gives residential administration. There are a couple of three-star champions in the Tokyo Guide - Kanda in Minato-ku, serving sensitive conventional Japanese cooking; Joël Robuchon in Ebisu, the Tokyo fortress of the celebrated VIP gourmet expert; and Quintessence in Shirokanedai, whose youthful French-prepared culinary specialist accomplished acknowledgment in the Japanese culinary chain of importance, on account of his consideration in the Guide. Each March, the "Strolling over-Fire" Festival happens at Mount Takao. At the point when solid Tokyo gets the chance to be excessively, you can take off to the magnificent Mount Takao in West Tokyo. Tokyo was positioned first out of each of the sixty urban communities in the 2017 Safe Cities Index. The QS Best Student Cities positioned Tokyo as the third best city on the planet to be a college understudy in 2016 and second in 2018. Tokyo facilitated the 1964 Summer Olympics, the 1979 G-7 summit, the 1986 G-7 summit, and the 1993 G-7 summit, and will have the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Paralympics.