秋葉原

アメ横

Right next to Ueno Station, Ameyoko is a bustling open-air market where you can haggle for everything from fresh seafood and dried goods to trendy streetwear and cheap cosmetics. It’s noisy, colorful and full of energy—perfect for sampling street food, hunting down bargains, and soaking up an authentic slice of Tokyo life.

上野公園

Ueno Park is a leafy, historic green space in Tokyo where you can stroll former temple grounds turned public park, browse a cluster of major museums, and join lively hanami parties beneath spectacular cherry blossoms each spring. With over ten million visitors a year, it’s a cultural hub—perfect for museum-hopping by day and picnic-style sakura viewing by night.

国立西洋美術館

Set in the leafy Ueno Park, the National Museum of Western Art is Japan’s premier public gallery for art from the Western tradition. Inside you can wander a world-class collection of Western masterpieces spanning centuries, a rare chance to experience European art history in the heart of Tokyo.

かっぱ橋道具街

Kappabashi—Tokyo’s Kitchen Town between Ueno and Asakusa—is a lively strip where shop after shop stocks everything a restaurant could need, from pro knives and cookware to ovens, furniture and the iconic plastic display food. It’s both practical and delightfully quirky: chefs, home cooks and curious travelers can browse specialist stores, find unusual souvenirs, and snap great photos of hyper-realistic food models.

両国国技館

Ryōgoku Kokugikan is Tokyo’s iconic sumo arena with a two-part history: the first hall opened at Ekōin in 1909 and stayed in use in various roles until 1983, while the current Kokugikan opened in 1985 in Yokoami next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Visit to soak up the electric atmosphere of live sumo tournaments, witness the ritual ring-entering ceremonies, and combine the experience with a stroll through the nearby museum.

東京タワー

Rising above Minato since 1958 and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, Tokyo Tower’s white-and-orange lattice reaches 332.9 meters and offers sweeping city views from its observation decks. Visit for panoramic photo ops, seasonal illumination shows after dark, and the lively shops and cafés tucked beneath the iconic structure.

東京スカイツリー

Rising 634 meters above Sumida, Tokyo Skytree is Japan’s iconic, record-setting tower and a top spot for breathtaking city views. Ride the high-speed elevators to glass-floored observation decks, enjoy restaurants and the Solamachi shopping complex at its base, and stick around after dark for dramatic nighttime illuminations.

浅草寺

Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple and the spiritual center of Asakusa, known for the Kaminarimon gate, Nakamise shopping street, and the main hall dedicated to Kannon.

明治神宮

Nestled in a peaceful forest in bustling Shibuya, Meiji Shrine honors Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken and offers a calm retreat from the city. Stroll beneath towering torii gates, admire rows of ceremonial sake barrels, glimpse Shinto rituals, and write your wishes on ema as seasonal festivals animate the grounds.

渋谷スクランブル交差点

Stand in the middle of Shibuya Crossing and feel Tokyo’s pulse as up to 3,000 people surge across the intersection on a single green light, framed by towering billboards and neon. It’s an iconic, must-see moment—perfect for people-watching, grabbing a photo from an overlooking café, or simply soaking in the city’s kinetic energy.

新宿御苑

Shinjuku Gyoen is a peaceful green oasis in the heart of Tokyo where traditional Japanese landscaping meets English and French garden styles, born from an Edo-period residence. Wander beneath famous cherry-tree avenues in spring, picnic on wide lawns, and enjoy seasonal blossoms, tranquil ponds and skyline views any time of year.