On Carys’ recent visit, she wanted to visit less touristy places since she’s been to Tokyo before. This short trip, she simply wanted to relax and explore less mainstream places. Specifically, she requested for “quaint neighbourhoods” in Tokyo. I’m a master host, so what she wants, I deliver! *flex* (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ When you search for a quaint neighbourhood in Tokyo, Shimokitazawa 下北沢 is typically the top search result. But I’ve already brought her there before and I also don’t think it’s that great. Then I came across Jiyugaoka 自由が丘. We headed there and both of us ended up loving the place! (Carys loved it so much that after she flew back the next day, she went to search online for apartments in the area LOL) I’ll attempt to show you Jiyugaoka through pictures, but to be honest, I didn’t take as many as I’d have liked to be able to demonstrate the beauty of the place, since I was more focused more on enjoying the place and my company :) JIYUGAOKA EXPLORATION This is one thing I really like about Jiyugaoka – There is a long space carved out down the middle of the spacious walkway and filled with lots of benches so people […]
