The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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 …
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 …
