The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, known simply as "Tocho" in Japanese, is the center of government for the 23 wards of Tokyo. As well …
Sensōji (浅草寺) is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in Tokyo. The Kaminari-mon (lightning gate), long promenade (Nakamise Dori) and the …
Hamarikyū 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 …
Yoyogi Park is host to a wild array of cultural events every weekend, from cultural festivals from across the world to local dance troupes …
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 …
The most important shrine in Kamakura, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is as easy to miss as it is young. With a cherry-blossom-lined pathway leading …
Known affectionately as "Sanja sama" by locals, Asakusa Shrine is a modest shrine within the grounds of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. Despite its …
Kasai Rinkai Park is a large, green park on the edge of Tokyo Bay, with the mouth of the Ara River to the west and a branch of the Edo River …
A major temple next to Shiba Park and in the shadow of Tokyo Tower. It's popular with photographers who want to juxtapose the traditional with …
Also known as Kanamara-sama, this shrine is the site of the Kanamara Festival---Japan's (and the world's?) most famous penis festival. The tiny …
A great place to see some of the best artwork from Japan (and beyond). Designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, the modern and innovative building …
Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu is a prominent shinto shrine located at the top of a small hill near Ichigaya Station. The approach to the shrine …
Tokyo Station is not the biggest or oldest station in Tokyo. However, it can lay claim to being one of the busiest. If you count by train …
Ōtori Jinja (shrine) is a popular shrine located to the north of Asakusa. Praying at the shrine promises to deliver "household peace". The shrine …
Ikegami Honmonji is the main temple of the Nichiren Shu Buddhist sect and is said to have been founded on the place where Nichiren---the …