2024年

Theme parks

[027]Tokyo Dome City

Description A wide variety of facilities such as theme parks, spas, and food courts are clustered around Tokyo Dome. At Tokyo Dome City Attractions, you can enjoy roller coasters and other rides that take advantage of the narrowness of the site. Spa LaQua is a large health facility with a spa, sauna, and fitness club. […]

Parks / Gardens

[025]Koishikawa Koraku-en Garden

Description Mito Mitsukuni, famous for “Mito Komon,” maintained the garden and created rice fields and a semicircular bridge. It is said that rice fields are created to remember the hardships of farmers. Compared to other Japanese gardens, the autumn leaves are richer, and the samurai-style exterior wall tiles are also distinctive. Business Hours AM9:00 to […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[024]Omoide Alley (Omoide Yokocho)

Description This will be an area with a high concentration of small-scale izakayas, set meal restaurants, soba restaurants, etc. There are chain stores near the entrance, but as you go deeper, you’ll find unique independent stores. Business Hours AM11:00 to AM0:00 (example) Closed Days Every Sunday (example) English Support It depends on the store. Barrier-Free […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[023]Shinjuku Golden Bar District (Shinjuku Golden-Gai)

Description There are about 100 small bars clustered together, and although each bar is different in type, it is popular for its friendly customer service. Rather than staying in one store for too long, it is said to be a popular way to have fun by visiting multiple stores. Business Hours PM8:00 to AM2:00 (example) […]

Commercial areas / Commercial facilities

[022]Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Jo-gai Shijo)

Description Restaurants and dry goods stores around Tsukiji Market are still open today. While some shops open early in the morning, many close between 1:00pm and 2:00pm. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of sushi restaurants and shops offering light meals, and in some cases the prices are considerably higher […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[021]Kappabashi Shopping Street (Kappabashi Dougu-gai)

Description They sell not only knives and tableware, but also equipment necessary for the restaurant industry, such as signs and food samples. They sell not only Japanese food utensils, but also Western and Chinese food utensils. It takes a lot of time to visit each house one by one. Business Hours AM10:00 to PM5:00 (most […]

Parks / Gardens

[020]Rikugi-en Garden

Description This is the most famous Japanese garden (a garden with stones and plants arranged around a pond) in Tokyo. The central pond is a place for birds to rest their wings, and at the central teahouse you can enjoy matcha while looking at it. For a limited time, you can also enjoy the park […]

Shrines / Temples / Churches

[019]Zojo-ji Temple

Description Located at the foot of Tokyo Tower, the large vermilion-painted main gate (Sangedatsumon) is a landmark. There is also a large gate a little south of Zojo-ji Temple, which was the main gate used previously and is called Daimon. This is the origin of Daimon Station. The inside of the main hall (dai-den) is […]

Performances / Theatre

[018]Kabuki-za Theater

Description This is a theater dedicated to Kabuki that was built in the Edo period about 150 years ago. The main entrance has a unique decoration that attracts the attention of passersby. There are free spaces in the basement and upper floors where exhibits on the history of Kabuki and souvenirs are sold. Business Hours […]

Shrines / Temples / Churches

[016]Yasukuni Shrine (Yasukuni jinja)

Description It was built in 1868 as a shrine to honor those who died for the country. The shrine has many visitors due to its popularity, but it is also famous for the stalls and cherry blossoms along the approach. The attached Yushukan introduces the history of Japan’s upbringing and wars. Business Hours AM6:00 to […]