Best Visiting around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

This museum displays the works of leading Japanese modern sculptor Fumio Asakura: the site is registered nationally as a Place of Scenic Beauty and the structure itself as a Tangible Cultural Property.

Komagata Bridge on the Sumida River is 150 meters long and has over 80 years of history.

An open-air museum where historical buildings having high cultural value are restored and displayed on a large site.

A unique art museum displaying future works and commanding a magnificent view of Lake Ashino-ko in Hakone.

These are memorial towers for Anjin Miura, the British foreign adviser to Ieyasu Tokugawa (the first shogun), and Anjin's wife, who was Japanese.

Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is in Ueno Park. Special exhibitions of domestic and foreign famous paintings, variety of planned exhibitions, and exhibitions of works by the general public are held there.

A hall that holds rakugo (comic storytelling) performances throughout the year. It also holds a variety of other performances, such as manzai (a two-man comedy act), that are worth seeing.

This is a national theater for modern theatrical arts such as opera, ballet, dance, and play.

The corporate showroom of Panasonic. You can try out popular video games on large displays.

A museum that displays precious references to sumo wrestling — a form of traditional culture dating to the era of Japanese myths.

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.

Nogi Shrine is a shrine where Nogi Maresuke (1849 - 1912), a general in the Imperial Japanese army during the Meiji period (1868-1912), and his wife are enshrined.

This temple is the daihonzan (head temple) of the Kencho-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect and ranks first among the Kamakura Gozan (Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples). It has a number of national treasures, cultural assets, and historical structures. The Sanmon (three gates) are a must-see.

Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.

A rooftop garden constructed atop Ohashi Junction. A spot promoting greenery techniques that has won various awards.

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.

This is Japan's only national art museum, where you can view various Western artworks, including the Matsukata collection, which mainly consists of French artworks.

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.

Tokyo Joypolis, one of Japan's largest indoor theme parks in Odaiba, is a favorite among LIVE JAPAN readers. With 20+ attractions like thrilling coasters and cutting-edge VR, it offers diverse entertainment. Enjoy regardless of bad weather, thanks to indoor setting. Smooth entry by pre-booking tickets is recommended. Tokyo Joypolis blends entertainment, technology, and interactive experiences. Themed areas draw inspiration from anime and classic SEGA games. Whether a gaming enthusiast or seeking fun, it guarantees an unforgettable experience in the heart of Tokyo.