Blogmas Day 25: Roppongi Hills Illumination

December 25, 2016 by Si-Qi Ho in Blogmas, Japan Trip

Merry Christmas! I'm going to write a few more posts about Japan here and there. I had planned to write about a lot more but all my plans, notes and extra photos are on my laptop that is in the shop right now - see Blogmas Day 16: Blogmas Continues

There is a lot to explore around Roppongi and at night around Christmas time there are illuminations to look at. After our hearty diner at Nishiazabu Gogyo 西麻布五行 (Blogmas Day 22: Burnt Miso Ramen) we had a little stroll around the illuminations, it was lovely!

Blogmas Day 22: Burnt Miso Ramen

December 23, 2016 by Si-Qi Ho in Blogmas, Japan Trip

Nishiazabu Gogyo 西麻布五行 - My new favourite ramen, I found the place online, it's in Roppongi, I went and loved every slurp of it. I dream of this ramen and will go back any chance I get!

There was nothing special about the gyoza, they actually had a lot of other side dishes available that looked good so if you are feeling adventurous, I'd probably recommend one of those instead.

Do NOT let the black colour put you off! The Burnt Miso Ramen is a rich fatty Miso soup with a barbeque-like taste. Definitely not for those on a diet but if you like your ramen with an incredibly rich broth then you have to try this!

Blogmas Day 21: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower

December 21, 2016 by Si-Qi Ho in Japan Trip, Blogmas

Roppongi is another great area with so much to see and do! Mori Tower is definitely a highlight. We went to the Modern Art Museum and then up top to the Sky Deck above the tower.

This has to be one of the highest points I've ever been to where you can view the skyline without a window blocking you. Also, this sky deck doesn't seem to be as busy as the other places available for sky view, I'm guessing because the Skytree boasts higher views and the Tokyo Tower is a major tourist attraction but I highly recommend the Mori Tower, you'll get an incredible skyline that includes Tokyo Tower!

We stayed up to watch the sunset again. I really love night views.