Senso-ji : Visiting Tokyo’s Oldest Buddhist Temple

Senso-ji : Visiting Tokyo's Oldest Buddhist Temple

Seeking out sites of historic significance is something our family tries to do whenever we are in a new place. When we started planning Tokyo, Senso-ji made it onto my bucket list for the family. It’s both the oldest and most significant temple in the city and provides an opportunity for kids to step foot in …

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National Museum of Nature and Science Tokyo

National Museum of Nature and Science Tokyo

When rain washed our outdoor adventure plans away on one of our Tokyo days, we decided that we may as well do what we do in Sydney on such days and head to the museum. We chose the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno Park. Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science was open in 1871 and offers an amazing collection …

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Hachiko : The Akita Who Waited Every Day

Hachiko : The Akita Who Waited Every Day

As a kid I heard about a famous dog in Japan who was renowned for being the countries most loyal dog. Visiting the very spot where Hachiko the Akita once sat each day to wait of this master Hidesabur? Ueno to return from work was on our Tokyo Bucket List. You see, our family have always been …

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo : Family Accommodation in Japan

RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo

RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo : Family Accommodation in Japan Tokyo isn’t just a city. It is a megacity, so for the first time visitor deciding on a hotel can be anxiety provoking. Tokyo hotels are notoriously small and expensive. Knowing a little about the city train lines, the difference between City Hotels vs Business Hotels and …

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