Tag: night activity
The Northern Lights in Tokyo!? Only at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
Winter may not be people's first choice of times to visit Japan's capital, but it sure has its perks. Sento, Christmas markets, Fuji views, hot pot restaurants—these are just a few of the cosy things to do in Tokyo during winter! And...
Experience Summer Fireflies in Tokyo at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
At night, the winding paths of Tokyo’s Chinzanso Garden are bathed in a fine mist, while the trickling streams and dark corners twinkle with tiny fireflies (hotaru). People mill about and whisper and squint to better see the glowing motes and, for...
Late Night Fortune Telling At Sensoji Temple
Founded in 645, Senso-ji is the oldest temple in Tokyo—and with 30 million visitors per year, it’s also one of the busiest. What is meant to be a spiritual exercise can quickly become one of trying to...
Late Night Eats at Ebisu Yokocho
By day, the neighbourhood of Ebisu hums with shoppers, museum-goers and the lunchtime office worker crowd. Then, as night rolls in, the area around the station takes on a more romantic look. Restaurant lights flicker on one by one, bathing the winding...
One of Japan’s Best Night Views in Nagasaki: Mount Inasa Observatory
Known as the place to see one of Japan’s three best night views, the Mount Inasa Observatory should feature on any Nagasaki itinerary. Often accessed by the Nagasaki Ropeway, it’s a relatively short journey to see a...
A Solid Hour Of Fireworks At The Tamagawa Fireworks Festival
Yes, you read that correctly—one whole hour. To be honest, I didn’t quite believe it could be true; I assumed there would be liberal breaks and a lot of MC banter to fill the gaps. But Futakotamagawa's Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is no...
