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 …
Tokyo Disney Resort includes two parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, for both a classic Disney experience and a novel one.
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 which sits a Shinto village and historic shrine.
At 634 meters, Tokyo Skytree is the tallest structure in Tokyo and one of the tallest structures in the world. Its design resembles a five-story …
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 …