The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Shopping, sightseeing, and style combine in the Shibuya Scramble Square complex. Named after the famous crossing only a stone's throw away, this …
The Kozukappara Execution Grounds (it can also be read as Kozukahara) was one of Tokyo's foremost locations for carrying out executions during …
Fukagawa Fudō-dō is a Buddhist temple belonging to the esoteric Shingon sect. Unlike a lot of other temples in Tokyo, where nothing seems to be …
Ryusenji Temple, more commonly known as Meguro-fudō is a large Buddhist temple in the Meguro area. Rather than being named after the area that …
The terrace on the 7th floor of the Shin-marunouchi Building provides one of the best views of central Tokyo. To the west, is Tokyo Station, …
Contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama, in collaboration with East Japan Railway Company, launches a new iconic park space outside the world’s …
The teamLab Acorn Forest is a small, outdoor exhibit in Higashi Tokorozawa Park in Saitama. It's a permanent installation of large silver …
Yutenji is a Jōdo-shū sect Buddhist temple located a short walk from Yutenji and Nakameguro stations. The temple was founded in 1718, and a …
This traditional Japanese teien attached to the neighboring Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, is one of the most spectacular gardens in Tokyo. Note: The …
Once the suburban manor of the powerful Higo Hosokawa Clan of the feudal domain that is now modern-day Kumamoto, the gardens and residence have …
Onjuku Beach is widely considered to be one of the best surfing beaches on the Chiba coast. From Onjuku Station, the beach can be reached on foot …
The Moomin Valley Park opened its doors in March of 2019, to the delight of Moomin lovers all across Japan. Head to Saitama for a walk around …
Also known as kōkyo seimon tekkyō (Imperial palace main gate iron bridge), Nijūbashi literally means "double bridge" as it was originally built …
Officially Daikyō-ji (but popularly known as Shibamata Taishakuten), this is a 17th century Nichiren-shū Buddhist temple. Admission to the temple …
Sitting in the middle of Roppongi’s Midtown Garden, 21_21 Design Sight is a sleek, futuristic gallery and the home of new and groundbreaking …
A shrine on the southern shores of Lake Ashi, with a picturesque torii gate on the shore of the lake. On weekends and at popular times for …
Tokyo's biggest fresh produce market, including the world's biggest fresh seafood market. The market is known for its early morning Bluefin Tuna …
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 …
A nature preserve tucked away in the central Tokyo neighborhood of Meguro.