"Traditional" and "contemporary" Japanese culture is mixed together in Tokyo. How about spending your free time discovering new aspect of Japan which you never run into in your daily life? : Hato Bus tour will bring you to the world of Japanese cultural experience. Ninja, Geisha and Akihabara―― they are the words you have probably heard of at some point if you have lived in Japan. But, how many of you have actually seen or experienced these unique cultures?
At "Ninja House" (Ninja Yashiki), an Izakaya in Shinjuku, you can enjoy not only alcohol and food, but also exciting Ninja show. The restaurant has modeled Ninja hideout in a New York City back-alley, and the atmosphere of New York comingled with traditional Japanese culture has created this new eccentric space. Numerous fun ideas such as rotating mirror balls that you would never see in a Ninja House has completed this exciting restaurant, entertaining everyone from young to adult.
If you want to take in the same kind of traditional cultural trip in a relaxed way, "Sakura Jaya" is the way to go. Founded in 1933, an old "ryotei" style restaurant is located in Mukoujima in Tokyo's old district. Unlike typical Japanese ryotei, Sakura Jaya offers a great entertainment show performed by as many as 15 to 20 geisha who keep the party energy going. By experiencing fantastic performances of singing and dancing by geisha while enjoying high class Japanese meal courses in a relaxed ambience, you will forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
Lastly, let's experience Akihabara, one of the most contemporary tourist place in Japan. In addition to many amusement arcades and big electronics makers Akihabara also has stores such as Kotobukiya Hobby Shop where you can find character goods of Ghibli anime or Star Wars movie. At maid cafes you can experience Japanese "moe" cuteness. Akihabara has been the surprising world of Japanese pop cultures which you all know about but never experienced in everyday life.
Hato Bus has offered English guidance to take you around all of these places. For those who do not have chance to visit these places by themself, it may be a great idea to casually join their tour.
Hato Bus Tokyo Sightseeing Tours
http://www.hatobus.com/index.html
Ninja Yashiki
http://www.izakaya-ninja.jp/yashiki/
Sakura Jaya
http://sakurajaya.jp/
