The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, known simply as "Tochō" in Japan, is Tokyo's city hall -- the center of government for the capital's …
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 …