Tokyo and Vicinity
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 新宿御苑 – Oasis in Shinjuku 新宿
Beautiful park and lunch recommendations nearbyShinjuku is a very busy city- lots of skyscrapers, red light district Kabukicho, ladies` favorite department store, […]
Beautiful stroll in the middle of Tokyo- enjoy the Ginkgo Trees in Gaien
Aoyama青山-Gaien外苑-Yotsuya四ツ谷1 Relaxing stroll in the middle of Tokyo 1.1 Aoyama/Gaien, most famous for beautiful Ginkgo Trees 1.2 Kids` […]
SUBNADE – Underground shopping arcade in Shinjuku
Convenient on rainy days (or any day!)SUBNADE-with over 100 shops, it is a large underground shopping center in Shinjuku. It connects Shinjuku station, […]
ORIGAMI 折り紙
Origami Museum where you can learn to make your own origami art and more おりがみ会館1 ORIGAMI, or folding paper, is for everyone. You can make everything and anything! ORIGAMI MUSEUM in […]
Bonsai Art Museum 大宮盆栽美術館and Omiya Hikawa Shrine大宮氷川神社
Enjoy Omiya, quick and easy hour train ride from Tokyo. Peaceful, away from the crowds.1 What is Bonsai? 2 The best way to view Bonsai? 3 Location of the Bonsai Art Museum 3.1 […]
Ryogoku両国-Sumo and Hokusai 相撲と北斎
Enjoy the special atomosphere of RYOGOKU, SUMO, and HOKUSAIYou will be greeted by special dispalys at RYOGOKU staion JR line (also accessible via Oedo Subway Line). […]
Take a Tokyo River Cruise and enjoy the view from SUMIDA river
Visit Hama-rikyu Gardens 浜離宮庭園, oasis amidst the skyscrapers1 Starting from Asakusa- Sumida River cruise- discover Tokyo from the waters 2 Sumida River Cruise- detail, […]
Bird`s eye view of Tokyo, for free @ Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku
Eat among the Japanese salarymen at the cafeteria with a view1 Free view of Tokyo in Shinjuku from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building 1.1 general information 1.2 North […]
YOTSUYA- 四ツ谷
Good base for exploring TokyoYotsuya is conveniently located in the middle of Tokyo. Very easy access to everywhere. Why not base […]
UENO: visit to Tokyo National Museum and Ueno Toshogu
Information on Tokyo National Museum 東京国立博物館 and Ueno Toshogu上野東照宮1 UENO- Home of great museums, parks, zoo with famous Panda baby, concer halls, and old nostalgic […]
