If there is one city in Japan worth checking out, it would be Tokyo.
The capital of this vast island nation, Tokyo is a city of over nine million people, and a center for commerce, culture, history and trade.
In addition to this, it has become one of the most important tourist destinations in the world.
There is a lot that Tokyo has to offer.
With one foot in the ancient world and another in the modern one, the city has managed to capture the essence and beauty of every single age, in its vast urban landscape.
Of the many places in this vast landscape of urban Tokyo, one interesting place happens to be Marunouchi. Situated between Tokyo Station and the Imperial palace, Marunouchi is a historical part of Tokyo, which today serves as its financial capital as well as a hub for business. Due to this reason, the entire district abounds with skyscrapers and business blocks, from end to end.
There is an interesting charm in this part or Tokyo, making it an ideal place to go on a stroll and check things out.
A list of the top five things to do when visiting Marunouchi, are given in the list below.
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1. Eat to your heart’s content in Tokia
Tokia is a vast building famous for one simple thing; eating.
Located just adjacent to the Tokyo railway station, this is a great place if you are a foodie and interested in the many wonderful dishes of the world. This is because the place offers a vast and interesting collection of restaurants featuring global cuisines.
In addition to this, the place also has an interesting collection of live musical acts as well, making for an interesting experience combination.
2. Enjoy the view of Tokyo from the Kitte rooftop
There are many places in Tokyo where you can enjoy stunning views of the city. One of the most beautiful is by far, the one from Kitte.
Kitte is a commercial building located just next to the Tokyo Railway station. Along the rooftop of this building is a long walkway, offering a panoramic view of Japan, all the way into the distant horizon.
The best time to check out the view is at night, when all the buildings and its surrounding areas are lit up.
3. Visit the stunning Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Similar to Tokyo railway y station, is the Mitsubishi Ichigokan museum, with its historical building styles, around the aesthetics of red brickwork.
The building itself houses a vast and interesting collection of modern artworks.
Also, the gardens of the museum have become an attraction unto themselves, boasting of a collection of over 40 rose varieties.
4. Engage in some authentic Japanese cooking classes like never before
While you are checking out the beautiful commercial hub of Marunouchi, make sure to check out and into some amazing cooking classes.
There are several of them in this part of the city, where you can learn a great deal on how to make authentic Japanese dishes. In addition to this, they also include other things like group visits to the local supermarket, picnics and maybe even a complementary Japanese lesson.
This is something that we would recommend, for it will make for a valuable addition to your memories in this part of Tokyo.
5. Enjoy the majesty of Tokyo Station
In an age where much of urban Tokyo is covered in concrete and steel, the Tokyo Station is an interesting escape to another time.
Surrounded by high rises and other modernity icons, the Tokyo Station stands proud with its interesting historical architecture. A reminiscent of Japanese and European styles, the station is an attraction unto itself, if you ever visit Marunouchi. Also, this holds true whether it is the outside or the inside of this amazing structure.
In all, it can be said that Marunouchi is an excellent commercial hub in Tokyo worth checking out.
Do make sure to visit this part of the city when you land in Japan, for you will not be disappointed.