Monday, August 13, 2012

Around Town 1

I went exploring through some Tokyo suburbs, and happened upon some little neighborhood gems. Jiyugaoka was one of the most charming, with so many nooks and crannies and quaint areas. It was a very refreshing day away from the big big skyscraper center of Tokyo. Here are some images from strolling around town:

IMG_3316

right off the train, my first view was...the leaky cauldron? spitting image.

IMG_3314

cafe bus!

IMG_3315

pretty mural tunnel

IMG_3322

like straight out of a ghibli film

IMG_3317

kawaii

IMG_3318

entrance to a shrine in a park on the outskirts of the neighborhood.

IMG_3321

IMG_3320

cleansing basin

IMG_3319

praying at the shrine

IMG_3337

little venice?

IMG_3341

IMG_3326

IMG_3334

IMG_3336

IMG_3338

a store selling only frog merchandise.

IMG_3313

my lunch:)

If you find yourself in Tokyo, and aren't really into the oober urban scene (I'm not...really...) please check out Jiyugaoka. Either Shibuya or Shinjuku station should get you there easily. It's an extremely charming place to spend the day.
Posted by Kitsune-kun at 12:48 PM

7 comments:

  1. KatherineAugust 13, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    where else can you find a place selling only frog merchandise?

    everytime you post i get so excited. i love this.


    <3 katherine
    of corgis and cocktails

    ReplyDelete
  2. Is It Secret, Is It SafeAugust 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I've never seen a bus cafe before! Genius! Also, those teddy bear biscuits look like they'd be a way better version of teddy grahams!

    -Katie

    ReplyDelete
  3. MegAugust 14, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    How fun!! I'm loving your photos and your blog!! Xo
    megthecoolgirl.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hope Adela PasztorAugust 14, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Such lovely scenery! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  5. NaomiAugust 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    AAHH! The Leaky Cauldron!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I need to somehow teleport to that store with all the frog stuff, because they are my favorite animal and it looks amazing.
    +Victoria+

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)