Best Visiting around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

A bridge with a beautiful rectilinear design listed in ”100 Views of New Tokyo.”

Impressive snow at an altitude of 2,000m!

The museum displays valuable handicrafts and folk crafts, mainly Japanese antique ceramics and dyed or woven textiles that were selected by Japanese philosopher Yanagi Muneyoshi, collected from Japan and overseas.

A history museum featuring precious cultural artifacts from the Kamakura Era.

Sakura-bashi Bridge connects the two sections of Sumida Park on either side of Sumida River. It is a pedestrian-only bridge distinguished by a smart facade that blends in with its surroundings.

The bridge stretching over the Sumida River was a favorite motif of Ukiyoe artist, Hiroshige Utagawa (1797-1858) of the end of the Edo period (1600/1603-1868).

The Sogo Museum of Art is located inside a department store that is directly connected with Yokohama Station. You can enjoy both shopping and art at the same time.

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.

The Nicholai-do Cathedral (commonly spelled as Nikorai-do in Japan) is a Byzantine-style cathedral with a characteristic dome roof. In addition to a tour to see cultural assets, you can also participate in a mass service.

It is a stone statue of an owl that was made into a landmark in the yard of the Ikebukuro Station when the JR (Japan Railways) was launched.

It was build at the former school building of Jiyugakuen. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in May of 1997.

A Must-See Performance with Colorful Costumes and Spectacular Dancing

A soaring five-story pagoda at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa with magnificent nighttime illumination.

Many shops that sell popular character merchandise are located there. There are also limited editions that can only be found here.

This is the site where the revenge of the 47 Ronin (Ako-roshi) took place. On the same property is Matsuzaka-inari shrine, which enshrines Kira and the well said to have been used to clean his head.

A good old-fashioned shopping district with 70 older shops and a shitamachi (downtown) atmosphere.

The Kototoi Bridge with its beautiful rectilinear shape is built over the Sumida River. It is a perfect place to see cherry blossom trees lined up at the banks of the river.

A meeting place in Nishi-Shinjuku. A symbol of Shinjuku i-LAND and its message of love.

A stroll garden taking advantage of cliffs in the terrain of the Musashino Plateau. You can learn about traditional gardening methods here.

Watch Performers Dancing to the Beat of Drums and Shamisens in Koenji’s Streets