Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Enjoy the sound of steam whistles and the murmur of a small stream while leisurely savoring a cup of tea on the porch.

Live performances of Atami’s traditional music and dances

It is the palace where the generations of Emperors and Empresses of Japan have lived starting in the Meiji era (1868-1912) to this day. You can visit the palace site as long as you obtain prior permission.

Lake Ashinoko is surrounded by the mountains of Hakone. You can go for a drive or take a stroll, and you can also take the Pleasure Cruise to enjoy the splendid view from the lake.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

In addition to the museum's various themed exhibitions and displays of Japanese modern and contemporary artworks, the location is also attractive due to the scenery that has made the place known as the museum with a superb view and rich natural environment.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Large, 400-hectare marshland popular for its hiking trails through many scenic spots.

Located in the prestigious shopping district of Ginza, Mitsukoshi Ginza is a renowned department store popular with LIVE JAPAN readers. As one of Tokyo's premier luxury shopping destinations, it offers a wide range of products, from fashion to daily essentials and groceries. You'll find a dedicated tax-free counter and support services tailored to international visitors. Ginza is a well-known landmark that attracts many foreign tourists, and a visit to Mitsukoshi Ginza is definitely worth your while.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Akasaka Palace, or the State Guest House, is a neo baroque-style building with a stately, gorgeous look. It welcomes state and official guests from all over the world.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

A complex with a tree-like architecture combining public and private facilities.

This is a museum where you can learn the aesthetics of the samurai spirit. You can experience being a samurai warrior wearing kabuto (a helmet) and yoroi (an armor) and take commemorative photos as well.

This is a continuous stretch of land from the forest, marsh, and mudflat to the sea that remains in its natural state.

A Tokyo Metropolitan Park in Sayama Hills in northwestern Tokyo. You can enjoy the untouched landscapes of forests and fields, the chirping birds and views of the seasons.

Here at Bodaigi Pond, you can view a satoyama (mountain foothill) landscape. It is a tranquil spot where you can hear the chirping of birds.