Looking for a Romance: Mysterious City, Tokyo

Have you ever watched a movie called “Lost in Translation”? It is a hurtful but humane love romance between lonely man and woman. Whether we can expect the romance shown in Lost in Translation. The answer is “YES” and Tokyo’s unique and special atmosphere must give good spice to our travel story. If I am Bill Murray with Scarlett Johansson, I would love to visit those places:

Meiji Jingu Shrine — The historic shrine surrounded by quiet forest is where I, as a Tokyo local, strongly recommend to visit. If we visit there in morning hours, there are fewer people around and we can enjoy more mysterious atmosphere.

Omotesando Koffee — Walking through Meiji-Jingu and Takeshita street, there is a small hidden cafe called Omotesando Koffee. The cafe used to be just a Japanese traditional house and it was renovated as it still contains nostalgic and peaceful atmosphere. Feeling time goes by slowly with having the combination of baked custard and espresso macchiato is my favourite there.

Shinjuku Gyoen — Having brunch at Shinjuku Gyoen under beautiful autumn foliage is romantic as well. The picnic ground surrounded by Japanese gardens is relaxing and it is pretty nice to enjoy take-out food there. For take-out foods, I would love to suggest Delicatessen located at thee first floor in Park Hyatt Tokyo.

Besides, at Rakuutei, Japanese tea room located in Shijuku Gyoen, we can enjoy Japanese tea break in quiet and peaceful space.

Those places I mentioned are just near Park Hyatt Tokyo, the hotel set in Lost in Translation. It is true that most of Japanese still do not speak English, yet it may bring special experience and opportunity to us. What’s more, there are many places which are equally mysterious and marvellous to the settings of Lost in Translation around the hotel.