Category Archives: Tokyo Daytripper:

The “Rocky” Steps Of Tokyo (+ Some Hidden Gems Nearby!)

Posted on September 22, 2017 by tokyofox

As cities go, Tokyo is a fairly flat city and therefore quite easy to navigate by bicycle as I often tend to do. However, there are some steep hills around Minato ward area including a shrine which stands at the … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Johnson Town – A Taste Of America In Saitama

Posted on April 1, 2017 by tokyofox

One really doesn’t need to go too far in Tokyo these days to experience some kind of Americanism whether it be chain stores, slogans, music, movies or food and drink. However, just over the border in Saitama prefecture there is actually … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Mito City In Ibaraki Prefecture

Posted on March 15, 2017 by tokyofox

The fermented soy beans dish known as natto is one of those foods which really divides opinion due to it’s smelliness and stickiness. My wife served it up (along with tofu) during the early days of living together and I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Kairakuen (Ibaraki Prefecture)

Posted on March 12, 2017 by tokyofox

  As one of the three main gardens in Japan, a visit to Kairakuen had to be done but with no time to go after the Mito Hollyhock football match had concluded, there was no real choice but to view them mid-morning … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Ofunakannon-ji Temple

Posted on March 6, 2017 by tokyofox

  Over the years I have passed through Ofuna in Kanagawa prefecture a few times and have always noticed a giant white goddess statue looming in the mountains looking down on the station. The sight of this has always been … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Taya Caverns In Ofuna

Posted on March 3, 2017 by tokyofox

Undeterred by my failed attempt to see the Iko-ji Temple Benten Cave near Keio Yomiuriland station last year (it had closed down), I decided to head off on a 30 minute walk from Ofuna station to locate Josen-ji Temple. This one was mentioned to … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: A Morning In Odawara City

Posted on February 28, 2017 by tokyofox

There are many castles dotted around Japan and I seem to have been to my fair share of them but one omission has been the one that is actually the closest to Tokyo. Odawara lies in Kanagawa prefecture about 80km … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Todoroki Valley

Posted on December 20, 2016 by tokyofox

Tokyo may be a city somewhat lacking in green areas but that’s not to say there is nowhere to go to take a break from the concrete jungle. There are a handful of beautiful gardens and parks but little did I know that … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Climbing Mount Takao Yet Again!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by tokyofox

   You could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo Fox has contractual obligations to include Mount Takao related posts each and every year. With that in mind, 2016 is a bumper year as this is the third post following on … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Posted on November 23, 2016 by tokyofox

As it is, Tokyo is an ever-changing city with buildings seemingly going up and coming down regularly and on top of that shops, restaurants, cafes and bars help constantly change the landscape. None of this is new to the Japanese … Continue reading →

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