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[Tokyo ]SNS spots to keep in mind from standard to hole-in-the-wall.

[Tokyo ]SNS spots to keep in mind from standard to hole-in-the-wall.

2021-09-09 Management office

When you visit popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, don't you want to take pictures that will look good on social networking sites? We have compiled a list of 6 SNS-worthy spots recommended for those who want to take beautiful photos of their subjects and those who want to take photos that are different from others to leave behind as memories. We have collected all the SNS-worthy spots, from the standard tourist spots to the hole-in-the-wall spots for those who want to avoid the crowds, so please take a look at them for reference.
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Juken Bridge



There are several viewpoints of the Tokyo Sky Tree, but one of the most popular spots to take photos of the upside-down Sky Tree is "Jikenbashi (十間橋) ". The illuminated Sky Tree reflected in the Kita Juken River is fantastic and beautiful, making it a perfect place to take photogenic photos. Even on weekdays, you can see many people with cameras, and if you want to get the best shot, it is recommended to stand by from dusk.

Within walking distance from Tokyo Skytree, in an elegant downtown area



Jikkenbashi (Jukenbashi Bridge) is within walking distance of the Sky Tree (about 1 km), so it is recommended to visit the Oshiage area after sightseeing. The area around Oshiage Station has long had a shopping street and many restaurants and general stores with a downtown atmosphere. This is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy the Tokyo Sky Tree and the elegant townscape from the river a short distance away.

"Facility Information "
Name: Jukenbashi Bridge
Address: 5-15 Narihira, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0002, Japan
Space & Facilities: Best view point to take photos of the illuminated upside-down Sky Tree

Minato-ku Lizhi Park



For those who want to take beautiful pictures of greenery with Tokyo Tower in the background, we recommend "Minato Ward Shiba Park ". The view of Tokyo Tower from the spacious park under the blue sky is liberating and exhilarating. "Minato Shiba Park "is one of the oldest parks in Japan and has a long history, having been opened to the public by the Grand Council of State ordinance establishing parks in 1873.

Park where you can take shots of Tokyo Tower and flowers and greenery



The vast site of over 13,000 square meters is home to rose beds, which have become the symbol of the park, and an exchange garden, where visitors can admire the flowers of the four seasons. The central lawn area is a great place to take pictures with Tokyo Tower in the background. During the daytime, couples and families who want to relax can enjoy lunch and picnics. At night, the area is less crowded and offers a great view of the illuminated Tokyo Tower, making it a great spot for a date night.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Minato City Shibakoen (Minato Ward Shiba Park)
Address: 4-8-4 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
Phone number: 03-3431-4359 (Metropolitan Shiba Park Service Center)
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Please check the official website for the latest information.
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Spaces and facilities: Park with a spectacular view of the green grass plaza and Tokyo Tower
URL: https://shiba-italia-park.jp/shiba/


Rooftop Garden "KITTE "Garden



If you want to take SNS-worthy photos of Tokyo Station Marunouchi Station Building, "Rooftop Garden "KITTE "Garden "is a great spot with a superb view. 1 minute walk from Marunouchi South Exit of JR Tokyo Station, "JP Tower KITTE "The garden on the 6th floor overlooks the beautiful red brick station building and trains coming and going from the station from an angle.



Tokyo Station's Marunouchi Station Building is a more than 100-year-old structure that serves as a terminal station for the Shinkansen bullet trains, as well as the Tokaido, Chuo, and Tohoku lines. If you check the timetable in advance, you can even see the Shinkansen through the station building.

Night view is recommended if you want to be instagrammable.



From the 1500 square meter "rooftop garden "KITTE "garden "you can enjoy different views of Tokyo Station Marunouchi Station Building by day and by night. At night, the illuminated red brick station building against the backdrop of skyscrapers gives the station a retro atmosphere and a quieter impression. Those who wish to photograph the night view should aim for a time when there are fewer pedestrians on the street. Inside the facility, there is a space where visitors can see the former Tokyo Central Postmaster General's office, as well as a general store and café that are unique to the commercial facility operated by Japan Post, where KITTE's exclusive products are sold. It is a great place to relax after taking photos of Tokyo Station's Marunouchi Station Building.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Rooftop Garden "KITTE "Garden
Address: 6F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Phone number: 03-3216-2811
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Closed: January 1 and legal inspection days
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Spaces and Facilities: A hole in the ground with a panoramic view of Tokyo Marunouchi Station Building
URL: https://marunouchi.jp-kitte.jp/

SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observation Deck



"SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observation Deck "offers a 360-degree view of Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Disney Resort, Mt. Fuji and more from a height of 251 meters above sea level. "SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observation Deck "offers a variety of content based on the concept of an experience-type observation deck. In the VR experience, visitors can put on goggles and board a cannon-shaped machine to fly out of the observatory and enjoy the view as if they were flying. "TOKYO Dangan Flight (500 yen) "and "Swing Coaster (500 yen) ", which takes visitors on a swinging coaster ride through Ikebukuro, are new sensations that are irresistible to those who love heights. The coaster is a new sensation for those who love heights.

Vivid landscapes adorned by mirrors and kaleidoscopes



The "mosaic SKY "is a hot spot for social networking. You can take stylish photos with the outside and inside views reflected in reverse on the mosaic mirror. A picture like this one, in which the person and the view of the outlook are united, is a piece of artistic beauty. You can also enjoy the colorful and beautiful world of kaleidoscopes at "Kaleidoscope ", where kaleidoscopes are installed on the exterior walls of the Infinity Scape. "SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observation Deck "also features other photogenic effects all around, so you will never be without your camera. We encourage couples and families to visit and take one-of-a-kind photos.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observation Deck
Address: Sunshine 60 Building, 60F, Sunshine City, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8630, Japan
Phone number: 03-3989-3457
Opening hours:10:00~21:00(Final admission 20:00)
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Closed: Open all year round, however, business days and hours are subject to change for certain reasons.
Budget: Regular ticket: Adults 1200 yen / Students (high school and older) 900 yen / Children (elementary and junior high school students) 600 yen / Infants (4 years and older) 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Spaces and facilities: hands-on observation facility with many SNS-worthy spots
URL: https://sunshinecity.jp/observatory/

TeamLab Borderless Odaiba



For those who want to experience the fantastic world of digital art, we recommend "TeamLab Borderless Odaiba ", jointly operated by TeamLab and Mori Building. The best part of this museum is that the works of art change interactively as the visitor's own movements are added to the colorful space where the digital art unfolds. The works of art have no boundaries, and as visitors move from room to room, they interact with each other to create a new worldview, creating a completely new kind of art museum.

The beauty of space where countless lamps respond to each other

"The forest of lamps at "changes its theme each season and the colors of the lamps take on a different look. The beautiful gradation of light in the darkness gives viewers a sense of peace and excitement. The serene lighting of the lamps is sure to become a photogenic piece. Not only a photograph of the work alone, but also a person blending into the work will become an original piece of art. The lamps, which respond to the movements of people, echo tones in addition to their brilliance. Please pay attention to the changes and movements of the lamps, which propagate one after another as you approach the lamps.

"Exercise Forest "has been relaunched



From July 15, 2021, "exercise forest "has been renewed. Visitors can enjoy using their bodies on athletic equipment and trampolines in a space of changing sound and light. Play that makes full use of the five senses stimulates the brain and helps to develop spatial awareness. Since there is no map of the 10,000-square-meter museum, visitors who want to see everything should allow about three hours to explore the museum on their own. The museum is scheduled to close at the end of August 2022 due to relocation. If you are interested, we recommend that you visit the museum as soon as possible.

"Facility Information "
Name: Mori Building Digital Art Museum: Epson TeamLab Borderless
Address: 1-3-8 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064 (Odaiba Palette Town)
Phone number: 03-6368-4292
Business hours: 9:00 - 20:00
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: Adults (high school students and older) 3,200 yen / Children (junior high school students and younger) 1,000 yen / Children under 3 years old free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: Digital Art World without Boundaries by TeamLab
URL: https://borderless.teamlab.art/jp/#top


Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum (Branch of Edo-Tokyo Museum)



Forty-five minutes from Shinjuku is the "Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Museum ". This is a branch of the Tokyo Metropolitan Edo Tokyo Museum, with nearly 30 buildings on display that were relocated from within the city, allowing visitors to explore and see the buildings. Visitors can actually enter the buildings and take a tour, so why not create fun memories while taking pictures with family, friends, or couples in the retro atmosphere?

Dusty downtown scenery full of emotion

Many historical buildings of high cultural value that are difficult to preserve on-site are displayed on the site, and visitors can experience an emotional downtown in the East Zone. The photo shows the Kodera Soy Sauce Shop at "" , which has been operating in Shirogane, Minato-ku since the Taisho era (1912-1926). The storefront is lined with soy sauce and sake bottles, and there is a retro cash register in the back. The nostalgic scenery is very heartwarming.

A quick snap in front of the dynamic picture of Mt.



One of the most popular buildings in Tatenoen is "Kippoyu ". It is said to be the model for the Ghibli movie "Spirited Away "and is a representative corner of Tokyo sento. Fuji, the face of the bathhouse, is painted on the wall, and the tiled washing area symbolizes the good old days of the Showa period. It is also interesting to take a dusty picture in the bathtub. Admission to the facility is only 400 yen for adults, which is easy on the wallet.

"Facility Information "
Name of facility: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (Branch of Edo-Tokyo Museum)
Address: 〒184-0005 3-7-1 Sakura-cho, Koganei City, Tokyo (inside the Metropolitan Koganei Park)
Phone number: 042-388-3300
Hours: April-September: 9:30-17:30 October-March: 9:30-16:30 *entry until 30 minutes before closing time
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Closed: Every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday)
End of the year and beginning of the year
Budget: Adults 400 yen / College students 320 yen / High school and junior high school students 200 yen / Elementary school students and younger free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Spaces and facilities: Open-air museum with nostalgic buildings to visit
URL: https://www.tatemonoen.jp/



summary

We have introduced some of the best spots for social networking while sightseeing in Tokyo. We have shown that even popular sightseeing spots can be photographed from a different distance. Walking one stop away and setting up your camera from a distance or changing the angle of your camera will expand the fun of taking pictures. Sometimes it is nice to take the time to visit a tourist spot with a camera in hand.

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