Best around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan, with an array of approximately 500 gachaphon machines. Various events are also held.

Opening on July 19, 2025! Just a 4-minute walk from Asakusa Station. Enjoy Hokkaido’s famous sweets and tax-free shopping at LAOX with all five senses!

It is the main street of Ura-Harajuku (the Harajuku back street) along which stylish stores stand. There are cafes and some general stores on the street, so taking a stroll on the back street is fun as well.

The store handles a large selection of the latest consumer electronics and unique Japanese souvenirs. It is reassuring to shop there because a multilingual staff provides thorough services.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

The building stands in a good location that is directly connected to the Akihabara Station. It is a large store where you can purchase various products, such as consumer electronics, video games, and golf goods.

Only 150min from Tokyo on the Tohoku expressway! One of the biggest snow resorts in the Tokyo region, which is fun for all!

An alley roughly 300 metres from Ningyocho, named Amazake Yokocho after a shop selling sweet sake.

A townscape with a classy atmosphere reminiscent of Edo. A shopping street where you can see the sights on its famous jinrikisha (rickshaw).

A museum where you can enjoy contemporary sculpture in the sleek, hexagonal main building and the four outdoor exhibition areas.

Right in front of JR Ikebukuro Station East Exit.Medicine, Cosmetics, etc. in store.

Owakudani is filled with clouds of volcanic smoke and a sulfurous smell. Tasting the famous black eggs is a must.

A park built along the river, five-minutes away from Asakusa. In the spring, you can enjoy walking along the path while enjoying the approximately 1,000 cherry blossom trees.

A soaring five-story pagoda at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa with magnificent nighttime illumination.

It is a museum where the Japanese maritime history can be learned from videos and valuable displays. The NYK Maritime Museum widely introduces the history of marine vessels along with the history of Nippon Yusen as a company. (NYK stands for Nippon Yusen Kaisha, a shipping company.)

This Western-style wooden mansion was constructed in 1896. The luxurious billiard hall is a must-see, offering us a glimpse of an extravagant era.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

A garden commemorating the discovery of Omori Shell Mounds, the birthplace of Japanese archaeology.

About a 3-minute walk from JR Kouenji Station. A Japanese suit brand offering a variety of popular items, including non-iron shirt, washable suits, and a wide selection of business attire for both men and women.

The museum displays valuable handicrafts and folk crafts, mainly Japanese antique ceramics and dyed or woven textiles that were selected by Japanese philosopher Yanagi Muneyoshi, collected from Japan and overseas.