Top Instagrammable Spots in Tokyo – Its all about the gram!

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30th Jul 2021

Meiji Jingu Sake Barrels

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Being a city that seamlessly blends traditional fare with modernity, Tokyo is probably one of the most picturesque cities in the world! If you are planning to visit here anytime soon, here are some of its most iconic sites that would garner you the most amount of likes on your gram if you manage to click a picture!

Gotokuji Temple

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Maneki neko at Gotokuji, Tokyo |Image via Unsplash

Also known as the cat temple, this unique yet enticing temple features hundreds of statues of the arm-waving lucky cats! It is also known as the place where this unique sculpture became a symbol of luck and good fortune. If you are someone who is seeking such blessings and of course some amazing photo ops, be sure to visit the temple during your time here. Also, the temple is located at the very heart of Tokyo offering you easy access from popular Shibuya Hotels

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

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Shibuya Scramble Crossing |Image via Unsplash

Being yet another centrally located site, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing is a maze of pedestrian crossings located amidst a time-square like location in Tokyo. This location is ideal for capturing the true essence of Tokyo – which is a cosmopolitan city with a bustling populace!

Meiji Jingu Sake Barrels

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Meiji Jingu Sake Barrels |Image via Unsplash

Despite being a picturesque attraction in itself, the Meiji Shrine offers travellers numerous photo-worthy sites within and outside its premises. One of them is the Meiji Jingu Sake Barrell rows. These decorative barrels are donated by sake brewers around the country as a gesture of paying homage to the site and they indeed offer you an ideal opportunity to click photos of something unique and awe-inspiring.

Kabukicho

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Kabukicho |Image via Unsplash

Head out to the largest red-light district in Japan to witness some unique sights that would look even better through your viewfinder! Flashing neon lights, back-lit store signages lets you snap away some amazing photos that would be equally mesmerizing and awe-inspiring!