The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Founded in 1668, Taisō-ji is a temple associated with the Shinjuku lodging station that was once in the area. The bronze Buddha dates from the …
The National Museum of Western Art was opened in 1959 to provide the Japanese public with a chance to view Western art. Its collection includes …
Just behind Tokyo Midtown, this small park is popular with families and busy workers on their lunch breaks. Now a hub of Tokyo, Roppongi was once …
Happoen Garden features all of the traditional elements of a Japanese garden—like koi-filled ponds and a traditional tea house. It is renowned …
A traditional Japanese garden located in Kokubunji, the Tonogayato garden was designated a Place of Scenic Beauty by the Tokyo Metropolitan …
Forged naturally by the Yazawa River as it heads for the larger Tama River, Todoroki Valley is Tokyo's only valley and is a stunning escape from …
Another of the free museums of Tokyo, the Sumo Museum is right at the heart of the Sumo world, housed inside the Ryogoku Kokugikan (the sumo …
One of the more unusual spots on the Tokyo Museum Scene, the Meguro Parasitological Museum will leave you questioning the very existence of an …
The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center is a distinctive seven-level building in Asakusa, directly opposite the famous Kaminarimon Gate of Sensoji …
This 150-meter government building offers a great view of Tokyo from Korakuen. Head up to the 25th floor (105m) to check out the free …
This is both the studio and gallery of Nihonga (Japanese style painting) artist Allan West. Originally hailing from Washington DC, West came to …
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 …