The trip was going to end quicker than I had expected. I used the second to last day for some more sightseeing in Tokyo before heading out to the nightlife in Roppongi in the evening.
Imperial Palace Tokyo
Day 18: Imperial Palace Tokyo
The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is the residence of the Tennō. The building itself is not open to the public, and you can’t usually walk past it either. But there are (of course) several gardens on the palace grounds that you can visit. Thecomplex is located are in Marunouchi, and the contrast between the hypermodern skyscrapers is mind-blowing as was the case at the main train station. Inui Street at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo I was initially confused when I arrived at the main entrance because it was closed. But the confusion quickly cleared up. Because on this day,…
Amazing views from the top of the Shinjuku Metropolitan Building
Day 18: Shinjuku Metropolitan Government Building
One last time I took the chance to look over the sea of houses in Tokyo. This time I went to the observation deck of the Shinjuku Metropolitan Government Building, the administrative headquarters of Tokyo Metropolis. Shopping in Ginza Before the trip to Shinjuku, I spent some time in Ginza. The goal was to buy a few things you can only get in Japan – dashi powder for Keiko, nigiri molds, and maybe even a yukata in one of the second-hand shops. In the end, I just browsed around in a variety of shops. I actually had everything I wanted…
Party Hard in Roppongi
Day 18: Nightlife in Roppongi
The end of the trip was now fast approaching. I wanted to go out with Amber the next evening, and I still had to pack at some point. So this was the last chance to experience Tokyo’s nightlife. And where better to experience it than in Roppongi? The district that is famous for its exuberant nightlife! I was excited to see if it could top the experience in Osaka ^^ I dressed up. White patent leather boots, a black cocktail dress, at least not the green hair, because I didn’t want to scare the poor Japanese too much. A rather…