Best Visiting around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

One of the three major Edo festivals. Also known as the ”water throwing festival” for as its name suggests spectators throw water on Omikoshi (portable shrine) bearers; it is a festival held annually at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

The Central Wholesale Market is the food pantry for the denizens of Tokyo. It was moved from Tsukiji in 2018 and handles seafood as well as fruit and vegetables.

Kawasaki Halloween, one of Japan's largest Halloween events in Japan, began in 1997.

This park was created to celebrate the wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The fountains are illuminated during the night, creating fantastic night views.

Ryogoku and its surrounding areas are rich in tradition and culture that have been passed down since the Edo period (1603-1868). Find everything you want to know about Ryogoku, here at our information center.

Natural forest with a history deriving from the remains of Kitanomaru of the Edo Castle.

An Otome Road landmark

The observation lounge of Bunkyo Civic Center with a restaurant with a view

A shrine of nearly 1300 years of history enshrining Asakusa Meisho Shichifukujin, Jurojin (the seven lucky gods of Asakusa’s famous shrines)

Displays and sells cut glass. Workshops are also offered.

Offering a perfect environment to fully enjoy cosplay

A rickshaw service with flexible routes

Specializing in Nogaku (Noh and Kyogen), a traditional Japanese performing art.

This is an old temple that is said to have been built in the Kamakura period (1192 to 1333). During the Edo period (1603 to 1868), it became known for the tomi-kuji lottery and was called Edo-santomi (three shrines selling lotteries).

This is an area where you can find all kinds of antique books. There are shops with new books as well.

The former Wada residence―Kurosuke no ie― is a traditional folk house built over 100 years ago.

This is a natural pond in the premises of Ueno Park, with a circumference of about two kilometers. In the summer, beautiful lotuses are in full bloom. You can also enjoy boating.

Enjoy the Omotesando Winter Attraction which Features 500,000 LED Lights

Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten has been preserved at Kawagoe Castle, listed among Japan's Top 100 Castles. It is also registered as a Cultural Property of Saitama.

A wide variety of plays such as kabuki, comedy, modern, and melodramatic shinpa can be enjoyed in the theater. It is also an ideal theater to feel close to the Japanese traditional performing arts.