Arashi's Roke Tour! last part

There are too much places to visit and 4 days was not enough for complete all. XD So I went as many places as I could on the last day!

6.   Kagurazaka

Yes! You must know what place is this if you are Nino’s fan! Yes! Yes! It’s the location of Haikei, Chichiue-sama.

You can get off at Kagurazaka Station (Subway) or Iidabashi (Subway and JR). I suggest you to get off at Kagurazaka and get down the street to find the temple. Perhaps it’s a little far from the filming site but this area is unique. I could feel the antique feeling of the town. You’ll be surprised because there is a different town in the middle of Tokyo. ^^

The temple where Nino meets Yoko for the first time. It’s a usual temple but in the wishes board, there are many wishes from Arashi’s fan! ^^

Zenkokuji Temple (Kagurazaka 5 chome)

Just right in front of the temple there’s cramped pathway where Nino runs going to the temple.

Next to that cramped pathway there’s a small street and get down to the “Sakashita” you can find The ryoutei! Ippei’s restaurant! 

It’s called Oishinbo.(Kagurazaka 4 chome)

I was surprised there was a black cat there! In the dorama, the grandma often feeds a black cat! That one was real! haha

Ippei’s mom Bar, Bar Yuuki!

It’s called Bar Stone Pavement! (Kagurazaka 3 chome)

Canal Café! (Kagurazaka 1 chome)

This café is really nice! I wish I had time to have some coffee there. One of the date places! ^^ 

The bridge I took this picture where Ippei thinks about going to London or Paris.

I was so frustrated I could not find the memorial stone steps! Or they called it 熱海湯階段.(Kagurazaka 3 chome)

I just needed less than hour to go around this area but I don’t know why I just could not find that steps and the coin laundry. Even I had to spend another hour but found nothing! >.<

One day I will back again and find that stairs!! 

7.   Jhonny’s Shop @ Harajuku

It’s a bit confusing to find this shop because it’s not located in the main street. I think I know the reason why. It’s because this shop is always full of girls lining up to get in. ^^

8.    Jhonnys Family Club @Shibuya

It’s closed for New Year Holiday when I got there! >.< I think it’s the lighting plate name of Jhonny’s talent group.

9.   TBS @ Akasaka

Take subway to Akasaka but you won’t get anything here! >.<

There’s only a small Arashi’s photo in their program schedule in their shop! >.<

Even they don’t sell Himitsu-chan’s good. When I got there, Monsters was in TV so there was YamaP & Shingo poster and the shop was really crowded! XDD

I think this is the place where they shot when Yon-a came to VIP Room. I didn’t even bother to find the Korean restaurant.

10.   NTV Building @ Shiodome

There’s two way to go to NTV building, by JR or Keei Line. I took Keei Line and got off at Shidome station. The building is amazing but I couldn’t enter. Nothing can be seen here except the shop.

The only Arashi’s poster I found!

Pon Studio but when I got there was not on air time.

The last trip was going to Shinagawa! It says it’s the place for many dorama’s filming locations. But I just made it until the station only! Hahaha.

In the next trip I will get myself here and eat at Izakaya where Seiji and friends often having dinner.  

Oh… bonus! The night view of Fuji TV building with Nino’s color!

Arashi's Roke Tour in Tokyo! part 3

In the first day of 2013 I went to climb Mt. Takao. Wow!!! Hiking in the New Year!! XDD In Japan there’s a tradition visiting temple on new year eve and some people climb mountain to see the first sunrise! I wanted to go too, but it was really cold and I felt that mountain in the night was scary. ^^

Why Mt. Takao?? It's because Arashi has been here for Arashi ni Shiyagare! XDD

I took train, Keio line, from Shinjuku to Takao-zan station around 8 am. It took 1 hour to get to the station and I walked about 2 minutes to reach the gate.

There are 7 tracks you can choose to explore Mt. Takao. But of course I chose track No. 1 like what Arashi did. Moreover it’s the easiest track. You can hiking by walking or riding cable car or lift to some point. Arashi rode cable car! But I thought I could enjoy the view more by riding lift. Both of them cost 400 yen.

There was a lot of people came that day and most of them were family. I was very excited when I saw the shop which sell Tengu Yaki! It’s kind of Taiyaki. Nino and Jun was lost to eat it!

It taste good but I prefer usual taiyaki. hihihi

Walk along the path and you can find this. This tree is really big!

The octopus statue. Everyone touches it's head! I don't know what for. XDD

At this point there are two paths you can choose, stair path or usual slope.

Honestly the stair path was not that tiring!!! XDD

This is the point where the winner (Jun, Sho, Aiba) ate their price. But when I was there they just sold dango! But there is an ice cream shop that an interesting board in front of their shop.

It look like Arashi has eaten there but Arashi hasn’t eaten there. XDDDD

I couldn’t get a good capture of the temple because there were a lot of people who came to pray.

Don’t forget to draw Mikuji (fortune)! Love fortune!

My result was same with Nino! Yeay!!!!!!!

Arashi stopped their exploring here but I went to the top! The track was really friendly and the scenery was really beautiful! I think the best time to climb is on autumn or spring with the yellow red leaves or sakura.

I could see Mt. Fuji from the top!!!! It’s big! Hahaha…

Unfortunately I didn’t stop by at Soba restaurant where they ate before. I didn’t have much time because I wanted to visit Asakusa and Sky Tree.

Next is the last day~

Arashi's Roke Tour in Tokyo! part 2

Let’s start for the 2^nd day!

3.   Meiji Jingu

            There are so many temples in Japan, but Meiji Jingu was the place where they held their adult ceremony        

            celebrating their 20 years-old.

            It’s a quiet and wide area and it’s more like a small forest for me. ^^

 

      I took subway from Shibuya and got off at Meiji jingu station. As I thought Tokyo is really different with

      Osaka. I could find Arashi’s poster or CM everywhere. XDDDD

      

      I found this at Shibuya

4.  National Stadium a.k.a Kokuritsu

           Tokyo is really wide and don’t even dare to walk to get yourself somewhere even you think it’s close.

           XDDD I walked from Meiji Jingu to Stadium for half hour and more. It’s a nice option if you want to 

           enjoy the city but it’s far!!!

           I couldn’t enter the stadium and there was nothing there. XDDD I wish I was there when Arafes! >.<

     5.  Ueno Zoo

　　  It’s located in Ueno Park. Aiba used to have shooting for Shimura Doubutsuen here. The park itself is

　　  really wide and has museum there.  It’s located 2 stations from Akihabara station.

4.  Mandarake (Akihabara)

           It’s like an otaku shop. You can find Arashi’s or other Jhonnys group’s goods here. They even sell 

           second-hand concert goods and fan club bulletin here.

5.       Tokyo Tower

            I’m not sure if It’s Arashi’s spot or not but NHK held Kouhaku screening here. And fortunately I  

            happened be there at New Year Eve. XDDD There was many Big Posters of Arashi and Maki Horikita.

Next is Mt. Takao~