This is the great view from the observatory on the 45th floor of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Admission is free, check hours of opening at their official web site.

Shinjuku area is full of bars and restaurants and is never silent or sleeping.

The kitsch lobby of Robot restaurant. Being a tourist trap and given its price 80 euros per person, is does not really worth. Full description of our experience is coming up to one of my next posts.

At the lower part of Takeshita street, there is a Harajuku Tourist Information Center. Pay a visit for useful maps and information. Also you can find some funny souvenirs.

A very famous cafe of a very famous kawaii character. We did not try the food but the waiting queue was quite big so this might be a good sign.

A typical kawaii shop in Takeshita street. Normal outfits.

Oh yes! yes yes yes. It was heaven!

In case you want to buy traditional things, Asakusa is the best area.

The amazing Orange street in Asakusa is another attraction.  Lined with local shops left and right you will find traditional matcha tea and yukatas.

The oldest temple in Tokyo, Senso-ji dates back in 628. It is an absolute must-visit and is famous for its main Kaminarimon Gate with the giant lantern. From Kaminarimon Gate to the Hozomon Gate towards the temple you will find Nakamise shopping street offering 90 stores with souvenirs and food dating from the Edo era. No wonder it is full of tourists every single day!

This was an amazing experience! I totally recommend it.

Exotic wildlife at Ueno zoo

Japanese people are going to Taito stations to hang out and play electronic games. They seem like childish casinos but they are very popular among adults.  Taito Stations are located everywhere around Tokyo and offer a great variety of games.

Inside one of the many multiple-floor electronic departments. If you are a fan of Fujifilm instax cameras like me, you will love it here! Also you will find very cheap film!

Even if you are not in the mood for designer shopping, walk along Ginza, the shops have also architectural interest!

Among skyscrappers and luxurious shops, the colorful Kabuki theater attracts a great amount of viewers and tourists every day. It surely stands out!

Tsukiji area is known as one of the world's largest fish markets. There are many kinds of fresh fish and seafood, sushi restaurants and local atmosphere that make Tsukiji Market a major tourist attraction.

Want to visit the tuna auction? You have to wake up early (or not sleep at all) and get at Tsukiji market at 5 a.m.!

Opening hours: 9:00 to 23:00 (entry until 22:30)  Admission fees: 900 YEN (main observation deck only) /1600 YEN (both observation decks)

Right next to Tokyo Tower there is Zojoji Temple, built in 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu who selected it as his family temple.  A mausoleum of the Tokugawa family can be found on the temple grounds

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