It was probably the best decision I had because our time was so compressed since we only booked for a 5-day trip.
Booking a tour here in the Philippines is so expensive. So we've decided to check other options that will be enough for our budget. From there, we found Japan Grey Line (www.jgl.co.jp). They have several packages you can choose from. Booking at their site is just easy and very convenient. You can also pay on the day of your tour using a cash or a card.
We got ours for only ¥9800 or roughly Php3750 per head. This package is a Full Day Tour in Tokyo with Japanese Lunch included. For us, it was already a good deal.
Our first stop is the Tokyo Tower (東京タワー). It is the world's tallest, self-supported steel tower and 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower. Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. In addition to being a popular tourist spot, Tokyo Tower serves as a broadcast antenna.
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| Tokyo Tower |
Our second stop is the Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū). This shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city.
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| Inside Meiji Shrine |
Entry into the shrine grounds is marked by a massive torii gate, after which the sights and sounds of the busy city are replaced by a tranquil forest. You'll definitely hear cicadas all around the forest if you're planning to visit Japan during summer!
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| The Torii Gate in Meiji Shrine |
There are also barrels of sake wrapped in straw in every Shinto shrine we've visited in Japan. They said that it is for consecration rites. Look at how colorful and organized they are:
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| Barrels of Sake Wrapped in Straw |
In front of those barrels of sake are the barrels of wine from France given to Japan as a gift to consecrate the Meiji Shrine:
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| Barrels of Wine |
As part of the Japanese culture, it is a common manner that before you enter the Shrine, you need to wash your hands and mouth before praying to the deities.
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| Cleansing Area before entering the Shrine |
These famous spots are really amazing. Japanese culture is very rich and superb. I'm pretty sure that everyone, not just me, will definitely enjoy this. It is a bit tiring since we walked a lot in this tour, but the experience is totally fantastic!
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