Tokyo Information | Easy Self-Guided Travel for Retirees (Part 2)
To embark on a self-guided trip to Japan, one can do some research beforehand in China or practice planning the trip on their own. For example, if one lives in Zhejiang, they can plan a self-guided trip to Hainan Province, arrange transportation by high-speed rail or flight, and plan one or two-day tours using public transportation upon arrival at the destination.
Heading to Tokyo for a self-guided tour? Here are a few one-day itinerary suggestions to share~
1. One-day tour to Ueno Park, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree.
This area is a typical Edo-style downtown area, and for the elderly, it is the place where they can immediately feel the "Japanese style"!
Breakfast can be arranged at the Starbucks in Ueno Onshi Park, then stroll along the trail to the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, and so on. For lunch, you can enjoy Western cuisine at "Ueno Seiyoken".
In the afternoon, take the Ginza Line from Ueno-hirokoji Station to Asakusa Station, take a walk to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, have some snacks at Nakamise-dori, and climb up to Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center to see the panoramic view of Asakusa.
After nightfall, take the Asakusa Line from Asakusa Station to Oshiage Station and then head to the Skytree. There are many famous foods in the shopping center, so take a stroll and buy souvenirs while enjoying the night view after dinner!
2. One-day tour of Meiji Shrine, Omotesando, and Roppongi.
This area combines the green jungle of the city with modern civilization. In the morning, you can enjoy a Western-style breakfast at an American restaurant in front of Harajuku. The "Meiji Shrine", surrounded by greenery and a quiet atmosphere, is a favorite spot for the elderly. In the afternoon, you can appreciate the beauty of urban architecture on "Omotesando" and have an afternoon tea date. In the evening, you can enjoy dinner in "Roppongi" and then climb the "Mori Tower" to admire the Tokyo night view. (If you are interested in art appreciation, the "Roppongi Art Triangle" includes the Midtown, Roppongi Hills, and National Art Center Tokyo in Roppongi.)
3. One-day trip to the Ghibli Museum, Inokashira Park, and Kichijoji.
The Ghibli Museum is an art museum suitable for all ages. After enjoying breakfast in Tokyo, head to the outskirts to visit the "Mitaka" Ghibli Museum, a great attraction. Lunch can be enjoyed at the "Red Cap Cafe" inside the museum. After lunch, take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful "Inokashira Park" in any season, and even take a swan boat ride. In the afternoon, visit the nearby "Kichijoji Shopping Street" to browse through various shops and taste local snacks. It will surely be a perfect day trip. (If you still have energy, you can return to Shinjuku City Hall at night to enjoy the night view.)
4. Yokohama day trip
A day trip near the suburbs, Yokohama is also a great place to plan. You can go a little further to arrange "Kamakura", or even go to "Shonan Coast" and "Enoshima". Otherwise, you can go to "Akarenga Warehouse" for Bill's breakfast early in the morning, and then stroll around Yamashita Park and the harbor. For lunch, you can go to Chinatown, and after the meal, visit the Western-style buildings in the "Motomachi" and "Yamate area". In the evening, return to the "Yokohama Landmark Tower" for dinner, and then climb to the 70th floor to enjoy the Yokohama night view. This is also a complete day trip.
In Japan, you can see many silver-haired people traveling around after retirement. They start their life at the age of seventy. In Japan, you can also see many silver-haired people who, although retired, return to the workplace to work hard or participate in photography and flower arrangement courses to cultivate new interests. They manage their colorful life even in their old age. With a young mentality, as long as they have energy and time, come and join the silver-haired Tokyo free tour. Whether it's a couple, or with three to five good friends or old classmates, traveling together can bring new joy to life!
At the age of approaching sixty, I have been traveling to Tokyo for more than thirty years. I hope to bring more joy and help to everyone's travels!
Unique experience with a marvelous view! Strongly recommended to visit at 8am, since it is less crowded and you don’t have to line up for the lifts.There are several ticket options for the same day and a following day, for 350m and 450m. A saving option is to book a ticket in advance and visit only the first station 345m. The second station of 450m is amazing and is less crowded but not necessarily a must!
Not as crowded as Shibuya sky to buy tickets for the sunset time, the sunset is so beautiful! ! From sunset, sunset, evening to night, each has its own beauty. Compared with Shibuya sky, it is only the platform is not open-air, and there are few pictures of characters, but the Skytree Observation Deck is higher and the night view is more spectacular. It is a good experience for the eyes!
I recently visited Tokyo Skytree during sakura blossom season, and it was absolutely breathtaking! The view from outside the building, with the iconic tower framed by delicate cherry blossoms, was simply stunning. The combination of modern architecture and the beauty of nature created a memorable experience.
tokyo skytree is beautiful no matter what season. i love the atmosphere there, especially during winter when the weather is nice and cold.
There are photo opportunities to take photos on a glass floor! They have a souvenir coin machine that you can get engraved for free later and two separate gift shops to explore. It's totally worth the visit. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and we loved every second of it. We are so happy we are going to be a part of this.
Skytree is one of the top ten attractions in Tokyo. Sensoji Temple is usually arranged with the Skytree. There are two observation decks 350 meters and 450 meters in the Skytree, overlooking the panoramic view of Tokyo, and you can see Mount Fuji when it is clear. It is convenient and fast to book tickets on Trip.com. I placed an order at 10:30 for the 11 o'clock visit ticket. I can pick up the ticket from the ticket machine with the QR code provided by Trip.com.