Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Wearing the hunting dress of Kamakura samurai, this a traditional event from ancient times in which archers on galloping horses try to hit three targets using bows and arrows.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Ota City Tourist Information Center

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

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.

[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 large skyscraper complex connected to Shibuya Station

New, yet nostalgic. The station shopping arcade is a mix of older shops with history, and stylish, newer shops.

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

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!

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.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is the hottest spot on Halloween day. It is crowded with many people dressed in costumes.

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

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

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.