Shinjuku Gyoen

Slap bang in the middle of central Tokyo lies Shinjuku Gyoen, and it's so different to the jam-packed surrounding streets that it's almost as if […]

Hinokicho Park

Just behind Roppongi Midtown, this small park is popular with families and busy workers on their lunch breaks. Now a hub of Tokyo, Roppongi was […]

Todoroki Valley

Forged naturally by the Yazawa River as it heads for the larger Tama River, Todoroki Valley is Tokyo's only valley and is a stunning escape from […]

Inokashira Park

Inokashira Park is a large wooded park near Kichijoji Station. The centerpiece of the park is a large pond on which you can paddle a giant swan […]

Showa Kinen Park (Showa Memorial Park)

Showa Commemorative National Government Park (国営昭和記念公園 Kokuei Shōwa Kinen Kōen) is an expansive park in (far) western Tokyo Prefecture that spans […]

Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park is host to a wild array of cultural events every weekend, from cultural festivals from across the world to local dance troupes […]

Nogi Shrine

Nogi Shrine (乃木神社 Nogi-jinja) is a shrine dedicated to and built on the property of the Meiji era army general and educator Nogi Maresuke. […]

Kanda Myojin Shrine

A large and famous Shinto shrine in the Kanda/Ochanomizu area, the Myojin shrine is home to the Kanda festival which is one of the three biggest […]

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu is the most visited Shrine in Japan, sometimes drawing crowds of up to a million people for special events. It is, however, a place […]

Kameido Tenjin Shrine

Kameido Tenjin is a large Shinto shrine with extensive gardens and turtle-filled ponds. It's best known for the annual wisteria festival. One of […]

Asakusa Shrine

Tsukiji Honganji

Tsukiji Honganji is a Buddhist temple located near Tsukiji Market, with a decidedly un-Japanese design. The temple is reminiscent of Buddhist […]

Taisoji Temple

Matsuchiyama Shoden (Honryuin) Temple

Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryuin is part of the Sensoji group of temples. A famous scenic spot in Edo (old Tokyo), often depicted by many ukiyo-e […]

Gokokuji Temple Tokyo

Gokokuji, east of Ikebukuro Station, is a beautiful wooden Buddhist temple founded in 1681 by the fifth shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi in honor of […]

Sensoji Temple

Sensoji (浅草寺) is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in Tokyo. The Kaminari-mon (lightning gate), long promenade (Nakamise Dori) and the […]

Sengakuji

Sengakuji is a small but important Buddhist temple near Shinagawa Station, drawing pilgrims from all over Japan. It's part of the "Soto" Zen […]

Ota Fine Arts

This is an intimate little gallery which can be found just off Roppongi’s main road. Since 1994, Ota Fine Arts has been one of Tokyo’s bastions […]

Mori Art Museum

Located on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Mori Tower, the Art Museum hosts a variety of contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year. There […]

National Museum of Western Art

The National Museum of Western Art was opened in 1959 to provide the Japanese public with a chance to view Western art. Its collection includes […]

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

One of Tokyo's major art spots, located in the beautiful surrounds of Ueno Park. The museum showcases works by leading Japanese and foreign […]

Design Festa Gallery Space

Down a side street in swanky Omotesando is Harajuku’s Design Festa Gallery Space—a colorful hub of Japan's young art students. Explore dozens of […]

The National Art Center Tokyo

A great place to see some of the best artwork from Japan (and beyond). Designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, the modern and innovative building […]

Unicorn Gundam

Very recently replaced, the new 19.7m Gundam stands tall over the Odaiba waterfront as it prepares for its role in the upcoming 2020 Olympics. […]

Toho Cinema Godzilla

As if Tokyo hadn't been terrorised enough by the radiation-powered monster that is Godzilla, they've gone and installed a giant looming head in […]

Hachiko Memorial Statue

A monument to a loyal dog, this has become the place to meet someone in Shibuya, be it a friend, date or mysterious stranger. A sign of loyalty […]

Ginza Wako Department Store and Hattori Clock Tower

Once you've spotted the iconic Wako department store, then you know you're in the heart of Ginza—a popular neighborhood known for its upscale […]

Kaminarimon

The main gate to Sensoji temple in Asakusa. The standout red gate is a popular backdrop for photos.

Rainbow Bridge

Stretched across Tokyo Bay from Shibaura Pier to the Odaiba Waterfront, the Rainbow Bridge is a brightly lit suspension bridge familiar from TV, […]

Kiyosumi Teien Garden

An historic garden in the Fukagawa neighborhood in Eastern Tokyo, Kiyosumi was originally the residence of an Edo merchant before a feudal lord […]

Rikugien

Meaning '6 Poem Garden', Rikugien is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful landscaped garden. Established by feudal lord Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu […]

Happoen Garden

Happoen Garden features all of the traditional elements of a Japanese garden—like koi-filled ponds and a traditional tea house. It is renowned […]

Tonogayato Garden

A traditional Japanese garden located in Kokubunji, the Tonogayato garden was designated a Place of Scenic Beauty by the Tokyo Metropolitan […]

Sankei-en Garden

A traditional Japanese-style garden, Sankeien, opened in 1906, is a peaceful haven inside the bustling city of Yokohama. Designed by silk-trader […]

Hamarikyu Gardens

Hamarikyu Gardens is a public park in the shadow of the Shiodome district located at the mouth of the Sumida River. It was originally a tidal […]

Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center

The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center is a distinctive seven-level building in Asakusa, directly opposite the famous Kaminarimon Gate of Sensoji […]

Bunkyo Civic Center

This 150-m government building offers a great view of Tokyo from Korakuen. Head up to the 25th floor to check out the free observatory. The […]

Tokyo Tower

Standing tall at 333m, Tokyo Tower is a whole 9m taller than its inspiration—the Eiffel Tower. Completed in 1958, it held the title of tallest […]

Tokyo Skytree

At 634 meters, Tokyo Skytree is the tallest structure in Tokyo and one of the tallest structures in the world. It's designed to resemble a […]

Sunshine 60 Observatory (Sky Circus)

On the east side of Ikebukuro is Sunshine 60, a shopping center/office building/aquarium/you-name-it plus observatory. At 60 floors and 239.7m […]

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, known simply as "Tocho" in Japanese, is the center of government for the 23 wards of Tokyo. As well […]

Sanrio Puroland

Sanrio Puroland theme park is the most like Disneyland in terms of shows and costumes—but geared for the Hello Kitty fanatic. It's also not […]

Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya

Mandarado Yagura Caves

If you're not afraid of ghosts—or you'd like a taste of ancient Japanese Buddhist spiritual practice—then these somewhat spooky catacombs and […]

Unicorn Gundam

Very recently replaced, the new 19.7m Gundam stands tall over the Odaiba waterfront as it prepares for its role in the upcoming 2020 Olympics. […]

Toho Cinema Godzilla

As if Tokyo hadn't been terrorised enough by the radiation-powered monster that is Godzilla, they've gone and installed a giant looming head in […]

Hachiko Memorial Statue

A monument to a loyal dog, this has become the place to meet someone in Shibuya, be it a friend, date or mysterious stranger. A sign of loyalty […]

Ginza Wako Department Store and Hattori Clock Tower

Once you've spotted the iconic Wako department store, then you know you're in the heart of Ginza—a popular neighborhood known for its upscale […]

Shinjuku Gyoen

Slap bang in the middle of central Tokyo lies Shinjuku Gyoen, and it's so different to the jam-packed surrounding streets that it's almost as if […]

Tsukiji Honganji

Tsukiji Honganji is a Buddhist temple located near Tsukiji Market, with a decidedly un-Japanese design. The temple is reminiscent of Buddhist […]

Kaminarimon

The main gate to Sensoji temple in Asakusa. The standout red gate is a popular backdrop for photos.

Rainbow Bridge

Stretched across Tokyo Bay from Shibaura Pier to the Odaiba Waterfront, the Rainbow Bridge is a brightly lit suspension bridge familiar from TV, […]

Ota Fine Arts

This is an intimate little gallery which can be found just off Roppongi’s main road. Since 1994, Ota Fine Arts has been one of Tokyo’s bastions […]

Cup Noodles Museum

A popular and recently renovated museum with a wide range of interactive and entertaining displays - certainly not your usual museum. Celebrating […]

Samurai Museum

Hidden away in Kabukicho (which is not as dodgy as its reputation would have you believe), the Shinjuku Samurai Museum is a small, intimate and […]

Kiyosumi Teien Garden

An historic garden in the Fukagawa neighborhood in Eastern Tokyo, Kiyosumi was originally the residence of an Edo merchant before a feudal lord […]

Robot Restaurant

The most famous non-restaurant with all the robots in town!

Taisoji Temple

Rikugien

Meaning '6 Poem Garden', Rikugien is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful landscaped garden. Established by feudal lord Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu […]

Mori Art Museum

Located on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Mori Tower, the Art Museum hosts a variety of contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year. There […]

National Museum of Western Art

The National Museum of Western Art was opened in 1959 to provide the Japanese public with a chance to view Western art. Its collection includes […]

Hinokicho Park

Just behind Roppongi Midtown, this small park is popular with families and busy workers on their lunch breaks. Now a hub of Tokyo, Roppongi was […]

Happoen Garden

Happoen Garden features all of the traditional elements of a Japanese garden—like koi-filled ponds and a traditional tea house. It is renowned […]

Tonogayato Garden

A traditional Japanese garden located in Kokubunji, the Tonogayato garden was designated a Place of Scenic Beauty by the Tokyo Metropolitan […]

Todoroki Valley

Forged naturally by the Yazawa River as it heads for the larger Tama River, Todoroki Valley is Tokyo's only valley and is a stunning escape from […]

Sumo Museum

Another of the great free museum of Tokyo, the Sumo Museum is right at the heart of the Sumo world, housed inside the Ryogoku Kokugikan  (the […]