Rising Sun
The Land Of The Rising Sun
It is mentioned in songs and popular culture. It is now time to visit it in person. Why not treat yourself to an exciting holiday and explore the land of the rising sun. Arranging the trip is simple. You can book your travel insurance with Virgin money. If you are flying from London, travelling to the city is fast and comfortable Virgin trains.
Once you get to the futuristic Japanese capital, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to what to do. It is difficult but once you overcome the initial shock of this futuristic capital, head to Asakusa Kannon Temple. Unlike most capitals in Asia, Tokyo and the particularly the Asakura district has quite a high number of buildings dating from the last fifty years. This is down to heavy bomb attacks during the Second World War. The most famous tourist attraction is Tokyo’s oldest temple called Senso-ji.
Make sure you make Shinjuku, Tokyo’s commercial hub, your next point of call. Here you can visit the Metropolitan Government Office, which is among Tokyo’s tallest buildings. Ensure that you make time for a relaxing walk at the picturesque Shinjuku Gyoen Park. This is one of Tokyo’s largest parks. It is a great place to see the beautiful cherry blossom during spring. If you visit in October, you will also be able to see the stunning autumn leaves.
No trip to Tokyo is complete without seeing the very cool Harajuku. Home to Gwen Stefani’s quirky Japanese exports, you can see the influence the Harajuku culture has had, especially on Sundays. Young people come here and pass the day on the Jingu Bridge, showing off their latest outfit.
Although there is so much to explore in this city, there is even more to uncover in this country. Kobe, Tottori and Yokohama are just some of the most beautiful places to visit in Japan.
Say sayonara to the usual beach holiday and book an adventure-packed trip to Japan with Virgin holidays!
The Animals – House of the Rising Sun (1964) High Definition [HD]
