品川を見に行きましょう! Let's discover Shinagawa

hikigaeru-to-issho-ni-nihon-e-sparkles — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The nights are still short!

Never hesitate to get a good sleep, it will goes well.

(1) Shinagawa Jinja / 品川じんじゃ

As I gradually recovered, I decided to visit Shinagawa Jinja in Kitashinagawa (which is located further north). Coming from Omori, it was a quick 30-minute trip on foot and via the Keikyû Main Line.

main entrance, walk leftwards! (center is for the kami as always)

The shrine is primarily known for making wishes, hosting weddings, and welcoming pilgrims who are unable to climb Mt. Fuji. Personally, I prefer just admiring the mountain from afar! While I love hiking and exploring, I don't feel the need to climb every single mountain out there.

main shrine building

Hikigaerusama! What a beautiful shrine it was. Despite the rain, I was fortunate enough to spend about 40 minutes there to pray and get a lucky charm for my future hiking trips.

kamisama: "bujikaeru"

(2) Shinagawa area (east) and the canal city

It was the perfect place to stroll around and search for a cozy little café. The eastern part of Shinagawa also boasts numerous art galleries and fantastic photo spots.

huge street art painting on a building in shinagawa east

Instead of crowded tourist traps, you will find beautiful illuminations and plenty of peaceful, hidden gems.

light illumination in the early evening

(3) When the autumn comes ..

you want to eat Oden and try something new!

For me it was my first Oden (don't know why i chased it in my Japan trips before *lol*) it was quite tasty though! :)

The restaurant was not very busy this time, so i appreciated the silence and the beautiful atmosphere.

違い食べ物違い食べ方 ! Sorry for missing the dip :')

Shinagawa is awesome!

If you want a bright time in Tokyo and skip all the crowds from Shibuya, Harajuku and Shinjuku you should suggest the lesser known area of the southwest in Tokyo.

Shinagawa restaurant and bar area, near the food court*

You will be surprised how lucky you could be!

gear: Samsung S25 & Canon EOSR10 - 18-150mm

*FV - mode, f4/3 - autofocus, long time blending

品川を見に行きましょう! Let's discover Shinagawa

東京にとうちゃく - Arrival in Tokyo

hikigaeru-to-issho-ni-nihon-e-sparkles — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:43:00 GMT

東京にとうちゃく - Arrival in Tokyo

First things first

you arrive in Tokyo (through Haneda). Then... you got several options (in my opinion, too many as always, especially for Tokyo).

(1) Step by step / 一歩ずつでいい

If the jetlag kicks in, you can just enjoy yourself. Choosing slow travel this time was not a bad idea. "Go support the local ramen spot and grab some hot soup. I thought it might cheer you up."

feelings .. are always so good!

(2) Cake will help! / ケーキを食べたら、元気になるよ

After that I headed into a manga café in Omori first to recover a little bit. I ate an awesome cheesecake in an old Showa-era-looking "kissaten" named "Cafe Tei Rouen". In the early evening, I got on the train and strolled around a little bit through Shinagawa.

this is the style of café you should visit! s-h-o-w-a-style kissaten it was! superb! *make lucky noises*

Stay loyal to yourself!

Don't overpace it, you got something.

東京にとうちゃく - Arrival in Tokyo