Best Landmarks around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Hijiri-bashi is a bridge over the Kanda River. Its three-dimensional piers are beautiful.

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.

Experience the history of Japan's nostalgic railways and the serene, beautiful ambiance of a mountain castle town.

View the spring cherry blossoms in full bloom from the Azuma-bashi bridge, or board the Waterbus for some sightseeing along the Sumida river.

A bridge built over the Sumida River after World War II with a panoramic view of skyscrapers in Tokyo.

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).

This huge 12-meter tall model of ”Godzilla” was established as the symbol of Kabukicho, Shinjuku.

The bridge is called Kuramae (”front of warehouse”) since rice was stored in the area during the Edo period. Painted in bright yellow, the bridge reminds us of rice grains.

The skyscraper that stands 296 meters high. It's a spot full of attractions such as a large panorama that spreads from the observation floor on the 69th floor and shopping!

The gateway to Chichibu, where timeless Japanese scenery awaits just 80 minutes from Ikebukuro Station in central Tokyo.

Your base for discovering the history and culture of Yamaguchi, known as the Kyoto of the West.

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

A bridge connecting Arakawa, Sumida and Taito. A nice place to stroll and view Tokyo Skytree®.

The gateway to Miyakojima’s famous beaches and its iconic Miyako Blue sea.

Okinawa's maritime gateway, where many cruise ships dock. A shuttle bus trial currently runs from the port to the Naha city center.

The ideal starting point for Mt. Fuji sightseeing and for enjoying historic landmarks and majestic views.

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.

The former residence of the Japanese diplomat, Jiro Shirasu, and his wife and essayist, Masako. He was a liaison officer with the occupying forces after the war, and instrumental in drafting the Constitution of Japan.

This is a cable-stayed bridge over the Sumida River. Its 32 cables stage the presence of this beautiful bridge.

This chime keeps telling time and is a symbol of Kawagoe, a warehouse town brimming with Edo-era atmosphere.