Japan - Tokyo Day 1

Tokyo! Tokyo!

I must have been very very verrryyyy tired, I was asleep the whole time of travel from Nagoya to Tokyo :)

The bus stopped at Shinjuku area.

Willer Bus Express

Key Map along the street of Shinjuku area

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

We looked for the nearest metro station, we bought PASMO card assisted by metro staff located at the subway. The amount charged into PASMO and the initial 500 yen deposit is returned, we had ours for 1000 JYP.

PASMO

A PASMO card is a convenient prepaid transportation card that contains an integrated-circuit (IC) chip, allowing the user to enter the subway by simply placing the card over a PASMO reader located on the ticket gates. The card is rechargeable and can be used over and over. 

From Shinjuku-nishiguchi, we get off to Iidabashi to transfer to Tozai line and get off to Nishi-Kasai station.

inside Tokyo Metro

From Nishikasai station, Best Western is only 2 to 3 minutes walk.

Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai

DIVER CITY TOKYO PLAZA

This is also known as Gundam Front Tokyo, one of the famous tourist spot in Tokyo. This shopping mall features 18meters size model of a Gundam RX78 just round the corner of the mall and a small gundam themed cafe which sells light bites and drinks. 

How to get here:

Odaiba Map

Gundam!

Gundam Cafe

Gundam Store

RAINBOW BRIDGE

Rainbow Bridge connects Tokyo to outside area, one of the famous tourist spot in Odaiba and just few walks from  Tokyo Diver City.

SHIBUYA

One of the famous ward in Tokyo is Shibuya, and consider to be the shopping capital of Tokyo. Shibuya's prominent landmark is the large intersection in front of Hachiko Station.

How to get here:

Get off to Shibuya Station (Tokyo's busiest station)

Hachicko Statue

Located outside Shibuya station is the famous Hachiko Statue of the loyal dog named Hachiko. According to a famous story, the dog waited for his master every day in front of Shibuya Station, and continued to do so for years even after his master had passed away. It is one of Tokyo's most popular meeting points.

Hachiko

Shibuya Crossing

One of the iconic landmark in Tokyo, and also known for busiest pedestrian around the world. It was so cool to witness how many people would cross to this pedestrian, it was fun! The Fast and the Furious:Tokyo Drift" was filmed here.

Mugiwara Store (One Piece)

Located at the 6th floor of  PARCO Mall.

The official "One Piece" shop dedicated to all fans of the series!

Mugiwara means "straw hat" in Japanese, yes it is Luffy's straw hat ^^ 

Thegoods offered at the store include T-shirts, mugs, postcards, plastic files, towels, toys and candies.

In addition, duplicated original manga illustrations and rare anime production materials for the series are also on display at the store.

chopper's hat ^^