Best Visiting around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Nippon Camera Hakubutsu-kan or the JCII Camera Museum is a museum operated by the Japan Camera Industry Institute, and you can have fun learning and familiarizing yourself with cameras by looking at and touching cameras. There are more than 300 cameras on display.

The Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is designated as a National Special Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Highlights of the garden include a lake, a hill, a river, and a pastoral scenery that resembles the scenic beauty from various places in Japan.

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.

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

A bathing beach in Kamakura with a shallow sandy beach and calm waves. It is also popular among surfers. It was selected as one of the 88 best bathing beaches in Japan.

One of the coasts representing the Shonan area (southwestern Kanagawa Prefecture). Also known as the setting for Soseki Natsume's novel ”Kokoro.”

The principal object of worship at Ennoji Temple is Enma Daio. It also enshrines the Ten Judges of Hell. You can experience an ancient view of the afterlife here.

This is the only ski resort in Japan which is directly connected with a highway. It is connected with the Sakudaira parking area on the Joshinetsu expressway providing outstanding access from Nerima IC at just 150km!

Fresh powder in the sun with your friends - a day that can be yours. Part of Shiga Kogen, Japan’s largest ski area, Okushiga Kogen is blessed withthe 100% natural world-famous "Japow" (Japanese Powder Snow). Slopes for all levels - from beginners to experts - are in place. Open from early December to early May.

[Takes around three hours 25 minutes at a regular pace - suitable for regular walkers] From the peak of Mt. Nango, 610 meters above sea level, you can enjoy incredible views of the Manazuru Peninsula stretching out into Sagami Bay. People who are interested in old legends can head to Jigansui pond. It is where Minamoto no Yoritomo is said to have gone to commit suicide after losing the Battle of Ishibashiyama. Legend says, after seeing the miserable image of himself reflected on the water, he returned to the fight. Nearby you can also see the remains of Komichi Jizodo (hall for guardian deities), which appears in “Genpei Seisuiki” (The Rise and Fall of the Minamoto and the Taira Clans), and is a good place to stroll while thinking about the Sengoku period. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Kajiya for about 15 minutes The start is right next to the Kajiya bus stop

A gondora directly takes you up to the summit. Anyone from beginners to experts can enjoy the slopes! Facilities are fully loaded such as featuring Onsen hot springs and accommodations.

The kids park is highly recommended for families! Enjoy snow, hot spring baths, and shopping. Discover all the entertainments Nasu offers in this winter.

Everyone, including beginners, can ski on the 5000m trail from the summit.

Excellent location with 80% sunny days! Only this ski resort operates night skiing eveyday in the area!

Opening on the 21st November !!A trail layout designed for free and wild skiing. What's more the diverse selection of snow park items and the full-blown cross trail are in great condition! Again this year there are many great value discount days including the 'Ladies Day', 'Nice Friday' and kids go free days!

It locates in Kitashiga, Nagano, and abundant of natural snow falls. This ski resort is the combination of 2 ski resorts which creates one big snow resort that covers 97ha land and equips 24 slopes and 8 lifts.

"Ski over the rooftops of Japan! Experience the delights of Norikura(^^) "

Only 30min from the Gotemba interchange! Snow Town Yeti is in a superb location, close to Tokyo, where you can ski and snow board with Mt. Fuji in the backdrop.

An area with a concentration of shops specializing in ”otome-kei” (women-oriented) anime goods and doujinshi. The anime-themed restaurants are also fun.

In 1998, an old Japanese inn was renovated and opened as the Yugawara Art Museum. We exhibit works by artists with a connection to Yugawara, such as Seiho Takeuchi, Sotaro Yasui, and Kokki Miyake. In the Reiji Hiramatsu Hall, Reiji Hiramatsu, one of Japan's leading artists, is currently creating an exhibition provisionally titled ”Ten Scenes of Yugawara.” In addition to viewing his works, the atelier where he creates his works is also open to the public. In the Japanese garden connected to the museum you can view seasonal flowers and ”Monet’s water lilies,” which were grown from water lily bulbs given to Reiji Hiramatsu by the Fondation Claude Monet. In the museum's cafe ”And Garden,” you can relax with food and tea while enjoying a fine view of the garden. Please enjoy appreciating great art in our peaceful, soothing museum. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 12 minutes We are right next to the Bijutsukan-Mae bus stop.