Best Visiting Spot List

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.

Founded by Kunio Kobayashi, the notable bonsai (potted plant) creator. Artistic bonsai are in line with each other at the Japanese garden. You can also purchase some of them.

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

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.

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.

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.

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.

A large-scale event in Tokyo where you can enjoy a collection of festivals and taste from hometowns all over Japan at the same time.

Ota City Tourist Information Center

A comic convention that fuses technology with pop culture such as Japanese-American movies, comics, and animation.

Kansai International Airport: the gateway to the skies of Kansai

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.

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 seas of Japan, the bond with the rest of the world, entertainment. The aquarium is a symbol of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, contributing to the revitalization of local communities.

An entertaining fireworks show created by people who love the city of Osaka and worthy of being called a ”Naniwa Summer Tradition.”

One of the largest all-round private farms in Japan, spreading out at the foot of Mt. Iwate. It offers wonderful natural landscapes, tours of historical buildings, and special farm foods.

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn

A shrine with 2,400 years of history and the largest shrine gate, symbolizing Yahiko.

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