Tokyo Hidden Gems that NO ONE Mentions | Tourist Trap Alternatives
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- This Japan Guide focuses lesser known Tokyo Hidden Gems that are not mentioned in a lot of Tokyo guide books. I wanted to show you some secret hidden spots to most Japan tourists. Instead of take you to the regular Tokyo Tourist Traps that are often prime destinations for first time Japan visitors, I wanted to take you to some of my favorite local places in Tokyo. This video will serve as Guide for these Tokyo hidden gems and will give you ideas on what to do in Tokyo. You don't need to follow the path in the standard guide books to have a great time in Tokyo. Also, this hidden gem spots may also serve to be great instagram / instagramable places in Tokyo as you will see from this video.
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Tokyo Hidden Spot Locations. Timestamps / Map Links
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - #5. Hamarikyu Garden
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2:06 - #4. Zozoji Temple
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3:02 - #3. Tokyo Farmer's Market @ United Nations University
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3:35 - #2. La Vita and Jiyugaoka
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4:29 - #1. Kotohiragu Shrine
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Hamarikyu is a beautiful Edo-period garden hidden just beyond the Shiodome and Shimbashi area.
Zojoji is one of the seven great head temples of Jodo Sect, located in Shiba Park. It was built in 1393 and moved to this location in 1598. Zojoji is known to be the family temple of the biggest shogunate during the Edo period and in fact is the house of 6 Tokugawa shogunates.
One of the indearing features of this site is located on the side of the main building. The Sentai Kosodate Jizo statues stand in line in cute little red hats and pinwheels smiling at you.
The Tokyo Farmer's Market is located in front of United Nation University, just 5 minutes walk from Omotesando Station.
Jiyugaoka, directly translated means Freedom Hill. The area started developing in the 1920’s and over the years has become desirable places to live in Tokyo. Wide open streets, minimal crowds, a variety of shops and restaurants and only a 12min ride from Shibuya make it one my favorite chill spots in Tokyo.
Koto Hirgagu shrine is wedged right in the middle of the Toranomon business district. Built in the 1600's, this shrine used to be the south entrance of Edo Castle.
The 4 animals on the torii represent the 4 Guardians of the East, West, South and North. It signifies that this was once a very powerful site. It enshrines the strongest god in Japanese mythology Oomono Nuno Kami.
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Paolo fromTOKYO Yo! When are you gonna setup a Patreon Account? Thanks for the cool guides.
Get your annoying girl outta here
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Have you ever did a video on visual kei concerts in Japan before?
Hi Paolo, I just wanted to thank you. We just came back from Japan and we saw all your videos before our trip. We really enjoyed many different things that we would have missed if your videos weren't available. I just bought a couple of your t-shirts as a sign of appreciation. Please keep up the good work and thanks again!
lol old man @6:32 behind you. haha. Been to Japan twice already and there's always new places to explore. Thanks for these hidden gems! Awesome!
ken salomon glad I could show you some new spots.
Was just gonna say about him ledge 😂
love the fact that an old japanese man still threw the double peace sign!
Literally on holiday in Tokyo now watching this video for ideas of what to do tomorrow :) Your tips have been soo helpful so far :)
amazing video, both for information and techincally!
Thanks for sharing this amazing and less known places!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!! So many people who make videos about japan cover the same touristy and well known locations over and over which is okay but gets boring sometimes seeing repeats : it’s seriously so great to see and learn about new places that I haven’t heard of before . Honestly one of my most favorite videos of yours so far which is really saying something because I haven’t once not enjoyed any of your videos!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the kind of words. Glad you liked this type of vid.
I have been to Zojoji shrine after vositing Tokyo Tower. So empty, and like all the places I want to were so beautiful. But you gave me more to want to go see when I visit again in 2021. Hope you and the wife are foing well. You videos are always so fun, and entertaining. So thank you.
You really deserve more recognition and followers, your editing is amazing and your videos are very helpful as I am planning on going around this time next year. Watching your videos are making me excited!!
Nice video! Love this place and the gimbal!
Thank you for your videos Paolo! Really helped us a lot during our Tokyo trip last week! More power and keep those videos coming!
Yes.. I'm in Japan now and plan to visit Tokyo on 27mar, this new video is just in time. I'm so happy, thank you.
I'm coming to Tokyo next year and by watching your videos I'll know the city like the back of my hands by then, great stuff and thanks I'm sure I owe you a beer when I get there
So so so in love with Japan! Thanks for all your amazing tips! 🍀💭
Great video again! I loved Zojoji Temple when I visited last time. Will definitely put all the other places in my next trip
I'll be visiting Japan for the first time this summer! Your videos have been so helpful. Thanks for sharing Paolo :)
I'm excited for the upcoming video on Jiyugaoka! I enjoyed my time there my last trip to Japan, particularly the cute cafes and shops
I really liked this video. Off the beaten path. Thanks
Paulo, you always come with that fire! Very well done video. Thank you for these locations!
Your vids are informative. Helped me a fair bit during my visit last week, moving around solo; first trip to Japan. More to come! Thanks!
I’m leaving for Japan next week and I’ve been binge watching your channel in preparation! Thanks for sharing all your tips！
Me too 😎
Always great info Paolo...! More places to add to my list. My best to you and Maiko 😎🚁
Thanks for always post your videos It really makes my week and i always look forward too.
Just thanks
keep doing what you doing
Awesome tips for our next trip to Tokyo! And thanks for including Maiko, she makes all the shots look great 😉👍🏻🇯🇵❤️🇨🇦
As always, i love your videos! I've discovered kotohiragu shire while taking a stroll around tje skyscrapers... it was amazing to find it hiding between all those modern buildings!
Your videos were really helpful when I visited Tokyo 2 years ago. I think I will move to Japan for a while to really experience everything.
Wow, I've been to number 5 and 4 when I was in Tokyo. Good to know I was lucky to visit some of the hidden gems. Loved the video!
I love the stories behind these hidden gems! Excited to see more!
Went in Japan last february for the first Time and go back in November ! Yahoooo!
Thanks for your videos that help my family to organize our trip !!!
Beautiful video, amazing tips. Always love your tips and tricks videos, really helpfull
Great Video, The footage was Beautiful and Maiko is such a Great Complement .
Excellent guide Paolo! We’ll definitely be visiting some of these spots! 😁
I was looking forward to your video! Love it.
Thanks for another great video Paolo!!! Keep up the great work!! ^^
Maiko is a great model!! Btw zozoji was the filming location for The Wolverine.
Thanks for the upload Paolo :) work was really dead earlier today so I watched your videos for 4 hours lol
Another good and informative video. Would definitely give zozoji temple a visit. Keep up the good work Paolo!
This is what I like, the hidden gems away from the tourists, to see the history of Japan. The culture, history that goes back hundreds of years. BTW, nice Gimbal. Might have to see if I can find it on Amazon.
Will be there on Sunday! So excited!
Yes, I like to have this kind of recommendation, thank you.
Going back in 10 days, thank you for this ♥️
Im going to japan in may, your videos are so helpful! keep it up
thanks so much Paolo, your videos are so helpful. I’ve been to japan before but I’m planning another trip and love your tips:)
I walked past the Tokyo Farmer’s Market today, totally by chance! I’m planning on going to Jiyugaoka this week too, loved seeing a preview of it in your video!
Love these gems 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You have inspired me to re-edit my pics from Japan 2 years ago! I shall do that soon and tag you in them. I have a bigger appreciation for Japan after watching all your Japan videos. Speaking of which, have you ever thought about covering Japan fashion? Maiko looks like a perfect subject to do a segment just with her and all the fashionistas! I'm not talking just Harajuku but everywhere else ranging from young adults to working professionals. Anyway, thanks again!
Just went to Hama-Rikyu 2 days ago. It's a beautiful place with no crowds.
I really enjoy your videos. Makes me want to go back to Japan. 😊
Pablo, thank you for taking my request! Please do more including food spots!
Going to Japan in January! These videos are so helpful!
Man, these videos are making my itinerary for my upcoming Japan trip a whole lot easier. If I run into you while I'm in Tokyo, I owe you a couple beers haha.
Been to Tokyo many of times and never have knowed about most of the places and ...Super helpful... Will be in Tokyo in Two weeks... Thanks for the places.
These are amazing spots!! Looking forward to know them!
Thanks for the awesome tip on the Shinkansen with luggage. Just went down to Kyoto, worked like a charm.
Great hidden gems! I also like the little alleys in Kagurazaka, areas in and around Nezu and up to Yanaka. Small streets, peaceful and quiet places.
I loved everything specially the 3 and 2, time to fix my schedule again.
Great video love the once that are a bit off the beaten track 👍🇬🇧🏴
That Gimbal is really sweet looking. Thanks for demo!
Please do more videos like this. :) thank you for the guide
Now THIS is what I call "hidden gems". Great video!
Nice to see something totally different, will be visiting a few of these next time :)
Always loved the video of this cool guy, btw regards to sweet Maiko hehehe! Goin back to Osaka again and will spend 10days this christmas 2019!
I love videos like that. Thank you!
Going to Tokyo next week, great videos super helpful! Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽! Hope to see the Sakura Blossom
Allan Ovalles Awesome going in September I’m gonna miss the blossoms by a long shot ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡
Going to Japan in June for my 5th time, must visit these places, also, like these types of vids.
Nice video...Japan is best 👍..very clean,calm and quiet...like this wide open streets...every thing in order...
No horns...perfect...Japan is my favourite country..Japanese people are very polite and helpful..
I was there last year...
thank you for uploading this video..do more videos..
Hey Paolo! Love all your videos, great help creating our vacation plans this and last year, thank you! We will be in Tokyo once more in two weeks, if you have a chance, beers are on us for you and Maiko, saturday April 13 around 8 p.m. at Asahi building in Asakusa (one of your recommendations)
Going to Japan in May. These videos are helpful. Cheers 😁
Bambussa same dude
Bambussa same my dudes I’m hyped
Jorge Coll we are all hyped
Bambussa Have a wicked time in Japan! 👍
@@MillennialTravelConfessions Will do😁
Haha. I went to Zozoji on New Year Eve for the Joya no Kane, definitely not that quiet. Will sure visit it again on a quieter day. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for a great video!
Love this temple in the middle of modern building!
YES this is EXACTLY what I was looking for!!! I’m going in July :)
i love your videos you give me many places to visit
Great video. If I have one "complaint" about your channel, it's that you tend to hit the major spots everybody hits. Love these off-the-beaten-track spots. And what's even better about this video is that your off-the-beaten-track spots aren't the same spots in every other off-the-beaten-track videos :)
Heeey I was a zozoji temple 2 days ago!! I did not plan to go, I just walked around after going to Tokyo tower, I am glad I found it, it was really beautiful :)
Always amazing...
Great video!!
We felt like we were back in Japan again, great video.☺
Glad the video gave you that feeling. Thanks for always watching!
Japan is my dream and I'm so excited to see around
Thank you Paolo!
Wow definitely gonna check our the temple by Tokyo tower and the one in the business district so beautiful!
Here in Shibuya today (actually at your favorite conveyor belt sushi place, had to come back in less than a year) hoping to get a sighting of you both.
Paolo we recently went to Japan and we went to mostly your recommendations, you’re face is special mentioned on my video hehe!! Hope u can have a look one time. It’s my first time to upload! Thanks to you!!
i love tokyo.....thank so much.... super avid fans here.....
One of my fav less popular area of tokyo is Nippori. & i like the neighborhood areas 👍🏼✨
Going to Disneyland in Tokyo next year and we would love if you can make some videos of affordable hotels near Disneyland. Thank you!
Love all your videos!!!!
Opposite la vita got an old traditional looking house that serve lovely green tea desserts
I found Kotohigaru Shrine by accident while walking to Hie Shrine, quite a pleasant surprise. Hie Shrine is also amazing for fleeing tourist spots, if you don't mind the walking distance or just grab the tokyo metro marunouichi line
These places look soo cool!! I love your filming too! Great work!
Our hotel, where we will be in April, is very close to Hama Rikyu Park. Can't wait to be there. 😍
Paris > Tokyo, 5th visit, i'll arrive in two days and i've learned so much thanks to your channel. My mind is ready. Thank you Paolo ! If you visit Paris one day i'll be glad to give you all the secret spots of locals ;)
Great locations!
Your new gimble looks like magic moves Paolo!!!! 😬
First! But omg, I wish I was back in Tokyo. My boyfriend and I were just there about a month ago!
I will definitely go back!!
That gimbal is sick!
Another super video Paolo! Tell Maiko thanks for modeling in it and that my daughter said she needs her own CZcams channel!! One on makeup, fashions, skin care.... (girl stuff)?? Keep the videos coming.... PEACE:)
I love seeing miko in the videos we need more of her
Will be in Shibuya during Golden week. Going to do some vinyl record shopping. You need to do a vlog on all the great vinyl stores in your hometown.
hamarikyu garden, from there take the water bus to odaiba, from there take the water bus to asakusa. 3 amazing spots in one run
that farmers market is now on my top 10 visit in Tokyo list