Gotokuji Temple
In Setagaya you can also see crowds of people with cams. This spot is quite peculiar and visited by cat lovers. If you are one of such people, you will appreciate the area. It is also said that Gotokuji is the place where the well-known beckoning cat (also known as maneki neko) was born. Look at the numerous little figures all around – they are charming and promise good luck, success and happiness.
Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
Being in the heart of Harajuku is truly rewarding. The mall entrance draws Instagrammers from various countries. The area is popular for its frenzy of mirrors. You can create hundreds of visual effects if you know how to work with reflections.
Meiji Jingu sake barrels
Meiji Jingu takes pride in its towering gates that draw everyone’s attention. The grounds are spacious and you can be surprised to bump into another unusual sight inside – the rows of decorative sake barrels called kazaridaru. You may wonder why there are so many of them around. In facts, the barrels are donations made by Japanese sake brewers. This is how they try to please the deities at Meiji Jingu.