Best Visiting around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

This is a hands-on train museum that is enjoyable for both adults and children. An operation simulator that uses an actual operator's seat is popular.

This is a park overlooking Yokosuka Ironworks, to whose construction French engineer Léonce Verny contributed. The park is characterized by a French geometric garden.

An archaeological park in Minato Ward, Tokyo with a reconstructed pit-house from the latter Jomon Period (approximately 4,000 years ago).

A park built along the river, five-minutes away from Asakusa. In the spring, you can enjoy walking along the path while enjoying the approximately 1,000 cherry blossom trees.

Currently under renovation, and plans to reopen in the autumn of 2016. One of the few museums worldwide focusing on photography and film.

This art museum is located in the residential area of Shoto, Shibuya Ward. It features a unique, beautiful facade by architect Seiichi Shirai.

A double-decked bridge carrying an expressway and general road over the Sumida River. The general road has a beautiful night view.

This Western-style wooden mansion was constructed in 1896. The luxurious billiard hall is a must-see, offering us a glimpse of an extravagant era.

It is a Buddhist temple in Tsukiji. The exterior of the main worship hall is a stone construction in the ancient Indian style, and the interior of the hall is arranged in the traditional Shinshu-sect temple design and layout.

The Kabuki-za theater is a large-scale theater where kabuki, a traditional Japanese play, is performed.

A time-honored Japanese landscape garden with gentle atmosphere designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Weeping cherry trees during spring are a must-see.

Torikoe Shrine has over 1,360 years of history. It is an old, historical shrine that receives many visitors at its traditional events such as the Tondo Yaki ceremonial burning and the Torikoe Festival.

Surrounded by nature and visited by many people, Bentendo Temple rises from the center of Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park.

One of the nation's largest movable road bridges built over the mouth of Sumida River.

This museum is dedicated to ukiyo-e. It houses one of the largest collections in the world.

Kawaba Ski Resort - 2hrs from Tokyo, an easy day trip. 11 trails, rich in variation and designed to provide constant stimulation.

Famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura which weighs 121 tonnes, Kotoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu sect.

This is a unique botanical garden that mainly displays wetland plants and is located in Sengokuhara in the town of Hakone. You can observe pretty and wild plants in spring, summer, and fall.

Owakudani is filled with clouds of volcanic smoke and a sulfurous smell. Tasting the famous black eggs is a must.

This aquarium has introduced Japan's first tunnel aquarium, which offers a 360-degree view of the seals swimming around. It is an aquarium that both kids and adults can enjoy.