Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Kawasaki Halloween, one of Japan's largest Halloween events in Japan, began in 1997.

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.

Natural forest with a history deriving from the remains of Kitanomaru of the Edo Castle.

Directly connected to Oshiage Station, located next to TOKYO SKYTREE, and representing all the attractions of Sumida City 's industry, culture, history, tourism, and gourmet food. Duty free is available.

One of the world's largest gaming events. Businesses and groups exhibit the latest in games, enabling visitors to get an early crack at them.

Starbucks' ”Sustainability Hub” to make a trial installation of various environmentally friendly solutions

This was the first zoo to be established in Japan, with more than 100 years of history. There are about 400 different species of animals, such as the giant panda, kept in this zoo.

An outdoor rock festival held at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki attended by representative artists from around Japan.

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

[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.

Affectionately known as ”TGC”, this is one of the largest fashion festivals ever held.

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

The Institute for Nature Study, or Shizen Kyoiku-en, is an urban forest and green space where you can feel the changing seasons and embrace the beauty of nature in the midst of Tokyo.

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.

Embraced by nature, this studio has produced numerous public art works.

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

One of the three major Edo festivals. Also known as the ”water throwing festival” for as its name suggests spectators throw water on Omikoshi (portable shrine) bearers; it is a festival held annually at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

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

One of Asia's largest art events, where artists of all ages, nationalities, genres and styles gather.

The concept is ”festival.” There's lots to enjoy after bathing too