Tokyo Travel at a Glance: Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Station, and Enoden Complete Course

#TravelGuide #Tokyo 🗼 Tokyo Tower 1. Basic Information • 333m high, completed in 1958, it has become a landmark of Tokyo . • There are two floors, the main deck (150m) and the top deck (250m), and there is also a glass-floored skywalk, perfect for thrill-seeking (). 2. Places to Visit • Foot Town: Tokyo One Piece Tower, souvenir shops, cafes, lockers, and other various facilities are gathered here . • Night View Point: At night, the diamond veil lights unfold, creating a romantic atmosphere (). 3. Transportation and Recommended Time • 5-7 minutes on foot from Akabanebashi Station on the Oedo Line, Onarimon Station on the Mita Line, and Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya Line . • Recommended Visiting Time: Early morning or late at night on weekdays, when there are fewer people, it is good to enjoy the scenery quietly (). ⸻ 🚉 Tokyo Station 1. Features • The largest JR hub with the most trains in Japan, connected to various lines including the Shinkansen . • The red brick exterior is a historical building built in 1914 and is one of the classic faces of Tokyo (). 2. Things to do • You can get a quick meal and shop for souvenirs at underground and above-ground shopping malls such as GRANSTA, Tokyo Ramen Street, and Character Street . • Tenkiyo, a tendon restaurant in the station, is also recommended, so you can try cheap and delicious local specialties . 3. Tips • Transfer and movement: When using the Shinkansen, it is the first stop at Tokyo Station, so there are empty seats, so you can board leisurely . • If you have time: Just looking around the station and exploring the underground shops will take you an hour . ⸻ 🚊 Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway) 1. Overview • A 10km line connecting Fujisawa and Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, this is a cute retro tram that opened in 1902 (). • The unique scenery of the tracks running right next to the coast and shrines and temples is the highlight (). 2. Course recommendation • The Fujisawa → Enoshima → Koshigoe → Kamakura section is the representative course. You can get off here and there to visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, Hasedera, Amakusa and Shrine (). • Seafood restaurant: You can also enjoy fresh seafood such as shirasu rice bowls at the beach near Koshigoe (). 3. Tips • Free pass: There is an ‘Enoshima Kamakura Free Pass’, which includes a round trip + discounts on nearby sightseeing spots, so it’s a great deal . • Get off wherever you want: Since the train runs through the middle of town, if you are fascinated by the scenery for a moment, it is a good idea to get off at any stop and take in the view ().