The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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 Kichijōji 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 …
At 634 meters, Tokyo Skytree is the tallest structure in Tokyo and one of the tallest structures in the world. Its design to resembles a …
Head up to Sunshine 60 Observatory (aka Sky Circus) for city views
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 Jingū 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 …
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine is just one of the many Hikawa Shrines in Tokyo and throughout Japan. The head shrine is in Omiya, but the Hikawa Shrine in …
Yasukuni is an important but controversial Shinto shrine that commemorates Japan's war dead. The shrine was founded by Emperor Meiji in 1869, …
Tokyo's Imperial Palace is a popular tourist spot in the city and despite limited access, there are gardens and parks to enjoy nonetheless. The …
Located in the square next to Hibiya Tokyo Midtown. The current statue replaces a much smaller one that was previously on the site.