Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Long-established lamb shabu-shabu restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo for over 25 years

Ota City Tourist Information Center

This park was created to celebrate the wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The fountains are illuminated during the night, creating fantastic night views.

The Pokémon Official Shop is easily accessible from Shibuya Station. You are welcomed by a life-size 2-meter tall Pokémon Mewtwo.

Set out for all corners of the country from Busta Shinjuku, the largest bus terminal in Japan!

Reproduces the streets of Fukagawa Saga-cho in the Edo Period so visitors can see the scene and lifestyle of that period.

An experiential café inspired by Edo, which was built by the shogun. At the café, you can enjoy freshly made mochi and Japanese sweets.

A large skyscraper complex connected to Shibuya Station

Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Shibuya Sky is a popular observation deck that offers breathtaking panoramic views of some of the city's most famous landmarks, including Mount Fuji, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, and the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing. With its stunning views, it's no surprise that Shibuya Sky is a must-visit spot for travelers looking to take in the city from above. Make sure to reserve your tickets in advance!

Hosting many guests from overseas, this small family-run inn is located in Yanaka, a traditional urban neighborhood of Tokyo.

[Close to Makuhari Messe at JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station] Specialty stone oven pizza and fresh pasta in a variety of flavors. Value weekday lunch and café menu Enjoy a great sense of openness in a restaurant with high ceilings that faces the lobby of the hotel.

A festival popular with foreign visitors to Japan, where the mikoshi, having the motif of the male genitalia, which is considered to be sacred, is very lively jostled about.

The Central Wholesale Market is the food pantry for the denizens of Tokyo. It was moved from Tsukiji in 2018 and handles seafood as well as fruit and vegetables.

Enjoy staying at the alluring Grand Tree Hotel, notable among LIVE JAPAN readers, with its SKYTREE VIEW rooftop mere moments from Tokyo's iconic landmark. Gaze at the iconic Skytree from up close, and enjoy convenient access to Asakusa and Ueno, making it an ideal launchpad for Tokyo explorations. Begin your memorable journey from the Grand Tree Hotel.

Designed with a combination of Japanese and Western style, this hostel puts the Skytree right before your eyes and offers unisex dormitories, female-only dormitories, and Japanese-style suites.

The first department store in Japan that is proud of its dignified appearance of the Renaissance-style architecture. Visitors are welcome by the statues of　a pair of lion at the main entrance.

A commercial complex with Yurakucho Marui, cinema, restaurants and so on.

The stylish Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo features 4 dining options and a 24-hour convenience shop. It's located in the Sunshine City complex, only 800 metres from JR Ikebukuro Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Rooms at Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo are fitted with a cable TV, a desk and an electric kettle. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a bathtub, amenities and yukata robes. Nearby Ikebukuro Station offers direct train access to Ueno, Shinjuku and Shibuya within 20 minutes. Higashi-Ikebukuro Subway Station is 500 metres away and has direct links to the Ginza and Tsukiji areas. Guests can find buffet meals at Bayern Restaurant. Musashino Restaurant serves a variety of Japanese dishes, while Kokiden Chinese Restaurant offers Cantonese food.

Marukyu, frequented by male shoppers

High-quality style that is a notch above