The Kototoi Bridge with its beautiful rectilinear shape is built over the Sumida River. It is a perfect place to see cherry blossom trees lined up at the banks of the river.
The bridge is called Kuramae (”front of warehouse”) since rice was stored in the area during the Edo period. Painted in bright yellow, the bridge reminds us of rice grains.
Sakura-bashi Bridge connects the two sections of Sumida Park on either side of Sumida River. It is a pedestrian-only bridge distinguished by a smart facade that blends in with its surroundings.
Hikawa Maru, an ocean liner of Nippon Yusen (NYK Line or Japan Mail Shipping Line), is one of the historical cargo-passenger ships and was built in 1930 for the purpose of running a regular route to Seattle. Today, the liner is open to the public and the visitors can enter the guestroom, the dining room, wheelhouse, the engine room, and other areas.
The facade of the Asahi Group's headquarter building was designed in the image of a beer mug.
The gateway to Chichibu, where timeless Japanese scenery awaits just 80 minutes from Ikebukuro Station in central Tokyo.
Begin your journey from Yamagata Station and enjoy history, cuisine, and beautiful scenery.
A bridge built over the Sumida River after World War II with a panoramic view of skyscrapers in Tokyo.
Okinawa's maritime gateway, where many cruise ships dock. A shuttle bus trial currently runs from the port to the Naha city center.
The bridge carrying traffic from Kasuga-dori Street over the Sumida River. One of the viewing areas for the fireworks festival is near this bridge.
A base for exploring Kyoto by the Sea, including Kumihama Bay, Amanohashidate, and the Ine Funaya boathouses.
A bridge with a beautiful rectilinear design listed in ”100 Views of New Tokyo.”
View the spring cherry blossoms in full bloom from the Azuma-bashi bridge, or board the Waterbus for some sightseeing along the Sumida river.
This chime keeps telling time and is a symbol of Kawagoe, a warehouse town brimming with Edo-era atmosphere.
Your journey begins at this convenient and reliable access station. Travel to Ise Shrine, a sacred site in Japan.
It is a stone statue of an owl that was made into a landmark in the yard of the Ikebukuro Station when the JR (Japan Railways) was launched.
This huge 12-meter tall model of ”Godzilla” was established as the symbol of Kabukicho, Shinjuku.
Ueno's iconic Statue of Saigo Takamorio stands in Ueno Park which is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
The Statue of Liberty in the Odaiba area is a replica molded from the Statue of Liberty in Paris, France.
Your base for exploring one of the world's largest calderas and active volcanoes.