Tokyo's is one of the largest and exciting huge cities in the world with population of over 35million in the metropolitan area.
Back to the title of the blog: Places to Travel- 'OKA' around in Tokyo,
According to Japanese Tradition, Baby Name with "OKA' simply means Cherry Blossom !
(source: http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Oka )
How awesome is the name;
1) Japan is well known for the beautiful and relaxing Cherry Blossom season.
2) There is OKA as well in the name of TRAVELOKA, one of the best Online Travel Agents with quick growth!
Assuming If my leave (FREE Trip) is approved by Traveloka, the place that I would go around will definitely be Tokyo!
Let me tell you why Tokyo is my dream vacation place among the destinations.
5 Must in Tokyo
1) Must experience the perfect weather and scenery of Cherry Blossom
As mentioned earlier on, Japan is well known for the Cherry Blossom season.
A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japaneses.
(source: wikipedia)
If I won the trip, I will definitely go to several top places for viewing Sakura such as;
i) Shinjuku Gyoen
ii ) Sumida Park
iii) Yoyogi Park
(refer: Japan Guide - http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3050.html)
'Sakura' (source: TripAdvisor)
Shinjuku Gyoen Park (Source: Japan Guide)
Imagine, you are currently having picnic with your beloved, looking at the beautiful pink Sakura, listening to my favorite music, having a quality time with people you loved,
That will be great, isn't it ?
Wishlist: Visit Tokyo during Spring season (usually end of March - early April) to experience Cherry Blossom.
2) Must go up TOKYO Skytree to see the spectacular view of the City
I am a person who love to see spectacular view of the city from a high spot. Tokyo Skytree will definitely be my choice and in my must lists.
Tokyo SkyTree (source: TripAdvisor)
Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in the world with 634 m (2,080 ft).
I know some of you might have question in mind "I thought tallest is Burj Khalifa in Dubai?"
Well, there is different definition and classification between Tower and Building.
Towers are specifically distinguished from "buildings" in that they are not built to be habitable but to serve other functions.
Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Tokyo.
I will definitely go up the observation desk for the spectacular view of Tokyo Mega-City!
View from Tokyo SkyTree (source: TripAdvisor)
Night View of Tokyo City (source: TripAdvisor)
Wishlist: Go up Tokyo SkyTree before sunset time, then I can see the amazing day,sunset and night view of Tokyo City!
3) Must take a very cool and 'Spot Me' photo in Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing, being the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, is another must go place for me if I won the free trip from Traveloka.
And this time, I am not going to be a common tourist who take photos and videos only on the crowd, I want to be Special out of the Crowd!
I will set up my camera with tripod, standby and wait for the Green Light for the pedestrian crossing.
Then I will use 10second camera timer and I will be Ready for the "Spot Me" photo, standing cool and steady in the middle of the crowd. Imagine the picture is full of people but yet if someone can still spot me inside the photo.
Night view of Shibuya Crossing from high angle (Source: Shoot Tokyo.com)
In the picture, almost everyone is looking at the way they are going. I am not going to do so. I will be ready and standing steady and cool and look at the camera to make me easier to be Spotted.
(Source of picture: TiptoeingWorld.com)
Wishlist: Take time-lapse videos from the best angle recommended, from Starbucks Coffee Second Floor angle.
4) Must Eat, Eat, Eat and Eat in Tokyo!
For a food lover like me, there is no question at all for this MUST!
From the well-known Japanese Sushi to the famous Ramen, Tempura, Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Udon etc.
Oh no, are you hungry now ? Yes I am!
A trip to Tokyo would not complete without trying these food in its homeland !
I am a SUSHI lover especially.
Wasabi is always joining me as my best friend when I meet (eat) Sushi.
I would not miss these food if am able to go Tokyo!
Sushi (Source of picture: Gpsmycity.com)
Ramen (Source of picture: Gpsmycity.com)
Tempura (Source of picture: Gpsmycity.com)
Sashimi (Source of picture: Gpsmycity.com)
Sukiyaki (Source of picture: Gpsmycity.com)
Udon (Source of picture: Gpsmycity.com)
Wishlist: Visit Tsukiji Market, one of the world's largest fish market to have all these great, fresh and delicious food!
5) Must attend a wedding ceremony in Meiji Jingu Shrine
I get to know about this wedding ceremony from an article. After reading the article, the event has become one of my MUST lists if I were in Tokyo.
I love to witness different types of wedding procession including Japanese style!
Meiji Jingu Shrine will be a great place for me to witness and experience Traditional Japanese Wedding Ceremony. #BackToTraditional
Wedding Procession of a Shinto Wedding (Source of picture: 15daysinjapan.com)
Wedding Procession of a Shinto Wedding (Source of picture: 15daysinjapan.com)
Apart from that, I will also make a wish there and also experience the procedures before enter Meiji Jingu Shrine which is to wash hand and mouth with the water provided.
'Take a water scoop on your right hand, wash your left hand, switch the scoop to your left hand, wash your right hand, switch back the scoop to your right hand, pour water on your left hand, wash your mouth, then hold the scoop vertically pointing upwards to dry the remaining water, and place it back exactly the way it was initially.' (Source of picture: 15daysinjapan.com)
Place it back exactly the way it was initially (Source of picture: 15daysinjapan.com)
Make a wish, Healthy & Wealthy! (Source of picture: 15daysinjapan.com)
Most probably wish for another dream destination trip! (Source of picture: 15daysinjapan.com)
Tokyo is sooo much fun that I could not list down all the Must Lists which I have if I am given opportunities and get my leave approved by Traveloka! I do agree that everyone has their own wishlists as everyone has their own preferences, but sharing is caring. These are my lists about Tokyo amazing City! I would want to give a big Thank you to Traveloka for the #MyTravelokaEscapade contest to inspire me to write down this blog for sharing my Must Lists if i were in Tokyo instead of only keeping the Must Lists in my heart. Once again, thank you Traveloka and I hope all of you enjoyed reading my blog about "Places to Travel-OKA around in TOKYO!"
Additional Must Lists;
6) Visit DisneySea Theme Park - the only Disney SEA theme park in the world.
Source of picture: (TripAdvisor)
7) Climb up to Mount Fuji the high mountain!
Source of picture: (TripAdvisor)
8) Take photo with the Big Big GUNDAM in Odaiba
Source of picture: (TripAdvisor)
9) Take Hotaluna special designed boat from Asakusa to Odaiba
Source of picture: (TripAdvisor)
10) Take "Shinkansen", one of the world's fastest bullet train.
Source of picture: (TripAdvisor)
