The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Suzugamori was the site of one of the biggest execution grounds used by the Tokugawa Shogunate in the Edo period to execute criminals, Christians …
Ikegami Baien (plum garden) was a private garden left to Ota ward after the owners death. As the name suggests, the garden is particularly …
An historic garden in the Fukagawa neighborhood in Eastern Tokyo, Kiyosumi was originally the residence of an Edo merchant before a feudal lord …
Meet Totoro and his friends in this magical forest and preserved traditional house, just outside Tokyo.
Originally housed in a temple hall, the impressive 93-tonne Amida Buddha has been out in the open air for over 500 years, sitting tall at nearly …
Engakuji Temple was built in 1282 to console the souls of the fallen soldiers following the second invasion attempt by the Mongols and is one of …
Designed by Ghibli creator Hayao Miyazaki, the fanciful giant clock at the Nippon Television headquarters puts on a "show". There will be a …
Hanazono Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in the vicinity of Shinjuku Station. The shrine is located adjacent to the rabbit warren of …
Founded in 1668, Taisō-ji is a temple associated with the Shinjuku lodging station that was once in the area. The bronze Buddha dates from the …
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 …
Just behind Tokyo Midtown, this small park is popular with families and busy workers on their lunch breaks. Now a hub of Tokyo, Roppongi was once …
Happoen Garden features all of the traditional elements of a Japanese garden—like koi-filled ponds and a traditional tea house. It is renowned …
A traditional Japanese garden located in Kokubunji, the Tonogayato garden was designated a Place of Scenic Beauty by the Tokyo Metropolitan …
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 …
Another of the free museums of Tokyo, the Sumo Museum is right at the heart of the Sumo world, housed inside the Ryogoku Kokugikan (the sumo …
One of the more unusual spots on the Tokyo Museum Scene, the Meguro Parasitological Museum will leave you questioning the very existence of an …
This is a famous Shinto shrine and pilgrimage site in the far west of Tokyo that dates back around 2,000 years.
The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center is a distinctive seven-level building in Asakusa, directly opposite the famous Kaminarimon Gate of Sensoji …
Important update: From March 1, 2025, the sky lounge will be closed till December 2026 due to rennovation work. This 150-meter government …
This is both the studio and gallery of Nihonga (Japanese style painting) artist Allan West. Originally hailing from Washington DC, West came to …
