Dragged on for nearly a month, simply recording the itinerary in Tokyo
Preface#
At the end of last year, I got a visa for Japan but never had the chance to go. Recently, Li Zhi had a concert in Japan, but I couldn't buy a ticket. I don't know when the next opportunity will be, so I thought it would be nice to just go for a stroll, and thus my first trip abroad was decided.
Opening#
The immigration process was very smooth; just follow the signs. I took the subway from the airport to the hotel, and it started to drizzle as I exited the subway. However, the hotel was right across the street, which was very convenient. Aside from the room being a bit small, there was nothing to complain about.
After dropping off my luggage, I found an izakaya nearby with a Google Map rating of over 4, and surprisingly, the experience was very good. Although there was only a Japanese menu, I could manage to order through translation, and the owner understood some English. There was also a female staff member and two local customers; although I didn't understand a word of their Japanese, the atmosphere in the restaurant was great.
The staff made a tamagoyaki, and the owner said it was her first time cooking. She shared it with everyone in the restaurant, and objectively speaking, it was quite delicious. A pleasant start ^_^
Shopping#
Since I couldn't attend the concert and after reading many posts on Xiaohongshu before coming, my main purpose shifted to shopping. Most shops in Tokyo open at 11 AM, so there's no need to rush in the morning. However, after returning, I realized I bought quite a few useless items.
Perhaps because I commute back and forth in Xierqi, outside the Fifth Ring Road every day, the streets of Tokyo felt like a country bumpkin coming to the city.
Food#
Japan is very friendly for solo diners; I basically just randomly chose restaurants with a rating of over 4 on Google Maps, and I didn't encounter anything bad.
Strolling#
Meiji Shrine gave me the impression that there was less artificial intervention and adjustment, and the weather in Tokyo in March was so comfortable—neither too cold nor too hot.
Going up Tokyo Tower was okay, but the ticket to the highest level had someone guiding you, and you had to stay for a while before coming down, which wasn't very free.
Senso-ji Temple felt very much like a tourist attraction. I'm not particularly interested in religious or temple culture, but I still drew a fortune, and getting a great fortune made me secretly happy.
The Tokyo Museum allowed me to learn a lot about Japanese culture. There are also art galleries and Ueno Park in that area, which can easily fill an entire day.
Conclusion#
From a tourist's perspective, the dining and shopping service experiences were great, mostly warm and patient.
Looking forward to the next time.