Day 2 – Part 2: Gardens & City Buzz

After regaining energy, we headed to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden for a peaceful walk among ponds, lawns, and the first hints of autumn. The contrast between quiet nature and Shinjuku’s skyscrapers peeking through the trees never gets old.

Lunch came from the food basement of a department store—an overwhelming paradise of bentos, grilled dishes, and snacks that tasted even better than they looked.

Refuelled, we moved on to Shibuya Scramble Crossing, joining the organised chaos of thousands of people weaving across the intersection. From there, we continued to Yoyogi Park, lively and relaxed at the same time, before ending at the tranquil Meiji Jingu Shrine, where forest paths and wooden torii gates offered a peaceful escape from the city noise.Read more