The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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 …
Kawasaki Daishi is a large Shingon Buddhist Temple located to the east of Kawasaki Station. It is one of the most important temples for the …
A traditional Japanese-style garden, Sankeien, opened in 1906, is a peaceful haven inside the bustling city of Yokohama. Designed by silk-trader …
The stuff of nightmares (for some) the Maman Spider Sculpture by the late Louise Bourgeois is a famous landmark in the busy city. Standing at a …
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, east of Ikebukuro Station, is a beautiful wooden Buddhist temple founded in 1681 by the fifth shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi in honor of …
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. …
Located in the beautiful surrounds of Ueno Park, the museum showcases works by Japanese and foreign artists, featuring exhibitions on everything …
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 …
Narita-san Shinshō-ji is a prominent temple with a long history located in the middle of Narita City. The temple is just a short walk from JR …
Mitsumine Shrine is both a famous “power spot” and a gateway to hiking Mt. Kumotori. It's also one of Chichibu’s most well-known spots. A long …
Mount Mitake is a beautiful mountain atop of which sits a village, shrines and a temple. Though technically within Tokyo, at almost 1000 meters …
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 …
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) closed for rennovations in October 2022. It is scheduled to reopen in 2023. On the east side of Ikebukuro is …
Established in the year 1355 and restored in 1478, Yushima Tenmangu (also known as Yushima Tenjin) enshrines poet and scholar Sugawara no …
A large and important Shinto shrine in the Kanda/Ochanomizu area, the Myojin shrine is home to the Kanda festival which is one of the three …
Hie Jinja (shrine) is one of the major shrines of Tokyo. The shrine is located on a tree covered hilltop between the neighbourhoods of Akasaka …
One of the largest and most historic cemeteries close to the center of Tokyo, Yanaka Cemetery is spectacular during cherry blossom season due to …
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 …
A free Moomin-themed park also known as Akebono Kodomo no Mori Park. It's a 20-minute walk from Motokaji Station, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Saitama …
Old Asakura house (or Kyu-Asakura House) is a rare and beautifully preserved old wooden house in the centre of ultra-modern Tokyo. Built in …
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 …
A one-stop-shop for all things fashion in Shibuya, this famous tower has everything from Lolita to punk-goth and more. As it focuses on women's …