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Local Guide
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Akasaka, with its convenient Direction to Tokyo, is a prestigious area in the heart of the city where samurai residences stood side by side in the Edo period and now there are luxury restaurants. Akasaka, a "good" town with abundant greenery such as the State Guest House and the Imperial Palace, is an attractive place to spend your adult time and start your day with a brisk morning walk. We offer a compact and functional hotel stay where you can enjoy the essence of Akasaka.
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Local Guide FAQ
- What do you recommend (places, experiences, food) in the area?
Hie Shrine is located a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. A monkey is enshrined at the shrine, and it is believed to bring good luck in marriage (monkey) and prosperous business. Surrounded by skyscrapers, visitors can enjoy the contrast between the shrine and its natural surroundings. Another highlight is that the shape of the torii gate is slightly different from that of ordinary torii gates! Please visit!
- Please sneak in some hole-in-the-wall places that you know because you live there.
Iemoto-ya is a souvenir and snack shop located on the grounds of Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin.
The recommended item is the "traditional inarizushi". It is very juicy with plenty of sauce! It is so popular that even celebrities come to buy it!
- Tell us about your most memorable trip, with whom and where you went!
When I was a university student, I took a trip to Kyoto with a Mexican exchange student.
She was interested in Japanese culture, temples and food.
Since my birthplace is Kyoto, I recommended it to her and we decided to travel together.
It was a quick 3 days and 2 nights of visiting temples and shrines, wearing kimono, and eating Japanese food!
- What do you do on your days off?
It is to go to a favorite small restaurant and enjoy talking with the owner couple and regular customers while tasting delicious food and drinks. I learned how to make classic Japanese dishes and tips, which I occasionally practice at home!
- Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?
When traveling abroad, I always take a travel magazine with me.
I put sticky notes on the places I want to visit in advance and look through them while I am on the plane and get excited!
I also try to learn the simple language of the country so that I can greet people cheerfully (laugh).
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