Guides in Tokyo (continued)
From TOKYO mizumachi to Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, and Kameido Tenjin-sha Shrine
TOKYO mizumachi is a commercial complex opened in June 2020 beneath the elevated tracks of the Tobu Skytree Line.
From The Japan Folk Crafts Museum and the Former Maeda Family Residence Western-style House in Komaba to the Town of Shimokitazawa
From Komaba-todaimae Station on the Keio Inokashira Line, this tour visits The Japan Folk Crafts Museum, established by Yanagi Muneyoshi and his contemporaries,…
Nishi-Shinjuku: From the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatories to SOMPO Museum of Art and Omoide Yokocho
Enter Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 from Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line and look out over the city of Tokyo from the 45th-floor…
From Akigawa Valley to Hossawa Falls in Hinohara Village
The Aki River is said to be the largest tributary of the Tama River. The stretch of approximately 20 kilometers extending from Akiruno City into Hinohara…
From the Teien Art Museum and Institute for Nature Study in Shirokanedai, Down Gyoninzaka Slope to Meguro Fudo Temple
At the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in Shirokanedai, view the Art Deco former residence of Prince Asaka and three gardens, then walk through the forest…
From State Guest House, Akasaka Palace to Suga-jinja Shrine in Yotsuya and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Visit the National Treasure palace at the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace, located about a 7-minute walk from Yotsuya Station.
Museums and Art Galleries in Ueno: From The National Museum of Western Art to Tokyo National Museum and Kan'ei-ji Temple
The area of Ueno Park was originally part of the grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple. Kan'ei-ji Temple was founded in 1625 (Kan'ei 2) on the Ueno plateau, which…
Tachikawa: From Fusai-ji Temple, Home to the National Treasure Rokumen Sekido, to Showa Kinen Park
Tachikawa is home to a medieval warrior temple, as well as a district and a park built on the former grounds of an airfield.
Okutama: From Hatonosu Valley to Nippara Limestone Cave and Moegi-no-Yu
Head to Okutama on the JR Ome Line for a course exploring the upper reaches of the Tama River by train and bus.
From Kyobashi's Artizon Museum to Nihonbashi, Ningyocho's Amazake Yokocho, and Suitengu Shrine
At the Artizon Museum in Kyobashi, a 5-minute walk from the Yaesu Central Exit of Tokyo Station, view masterpieces of modern painting, then walk north along…
Hino, the Hometown of the Shinsengumi: From Hino-juku Honjin to the Shinsengumi Hometown History Museum and Takahata Fudoson Temple
Hino is the birthplace of Shinsengumi members Hijikata Toshizo and Inoue Genzaburo. During the Edo period, Hino flourished as Hino-juku, a post town along the…
Roppongi: From The National Art Center, Tokyo and Tokyo Midtown to the Night Views of Roppongi Hills
After viewing exhibitions at The National Art Center, Tokyo, directly connected to Nogizaka Station, walk east to Tokyo Midtown.
Itabashi: From Joren-ji Temple's Tokyo Daibutsu to Akatsuka's Museums
This walking course heads north to pray before the Tokyo Daibutsu at Joren-ji Temple in Akatsuka, Itabashi Ward, and then visit the Itabashi Art Museum and the…
Asakusa: From Nakamise to Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa-jinja Shrine, Hanayashiki, and Kappabashi
Senso-ji Temple is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. According to temple tradition, its beginnings date back to the 36th year of Empress Suiko's reign (628), when…
From Yebisu Garden Place to Daikanyama and the Meguro River in Nakameguro
At Yebisu Garden Place, learn about the origin of the town's name, Ebisu, and visit the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum located on the premises before walking to…
Mt. Mitake: Up by Cable Car to Musashi Mitake-jinja Shrine, Then to the Rock Garden Streams
This course takes you up the sacred mountain of Mt. Mitake by bus and cable car from JR Mitake Station.
Fuchu: From Baba Daimon Zelkova Avenue to Okunitama-jinja Shrine, the Musashi Kokufu Site, and Fuchu City Kyodo-no-Mori Museum
The city name "Fuchu" comes from the phrase "inside the provincial capital (kokufu)." During the Nara and Heian periods, the provincial capital of Musashi…
Kasai Rinkai Park: An Aquarium, Ferris Wheel, and Seashore
Starting from Kasai-Rinkai-park Station, this walking course takes you to see marine life at Tokyo Sea Life Park, gaze over Tokyo Bay from the Diamond and…
Ueno with Family: Ueno Zoological Gardens and the National Museum of Nature and Science
In Ueno Park, a zoo and a museum with long histories are located within walking distance of each other.
Hachijojima Island: From Mt. Hachijo-Fuji to the Botanical Park, Osato Cobblestone Walls, Urami Falls, and Miharashi-no-Yu
This course takes you to Hachijojima Island. On Day 1, climb Mt. Hachijo-Fuji, then visit Hachijo Botanical Park and the Osato Cobblestone Walls.
From Hibiya Park to the National Diet Building and Hie-jinja Shrine
This half-day course takes you on a walk through Japan's first "Western-style" park, Hibiya Park, then west to the National Diet Building.
Toyosu: From the Morning Market to teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM and Tsukishima Monjayaki
In the early morning, watch the tuna auction from the visitor passageway at Toyosu Market, then enjoy a meal right next door at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai.
Niijima Island and Shikinejima Island: White Sand Beaches and Hot Springs in the Sea
This course allows you to enjoy white sand beaches and landscapes made of Koga stone on Niijima Island, cross by ferry to Shikinejima Island, and finish by…
Chichijima Island: World Heritage Island, Minamijima Island, and Sunsets from the Weather Station
This course takes you on a 24-hour voyage by ship from Takeshiba Pier to Chichijima Island, introduces you to the island's nature at the Ogasawara World…
Kokubunji: From Tonogayato Gardens along Otaka no Michi to the Musashi Kokubun-ji Temple Site
Kokubunji City features a cliff known as the Kokubunji Cliff Line. Formed by the erosion of the ancient Tama River, it is referred to locally as Hake.
Ueno Park: From Toshogu Shrine to Shinobazu Pond and Ameya Yokocho
This course starts at the Park Gate of Ueno Station, takes you through Ueno Park to Ueno Toshogu Shrine and Shinobazu Pond, and finishes at Ameya Yokocho,…
Kozushima Island: Climbing Mt. Tenjo and Heading to the Sea at Akasaki Promenade
This route takes you across to Kozushima Island, where you will hike Mt. Tenjo rising in the center of the island and enjoy seaside activities in the cove at…
Mukojima: From Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens to Mimeguri-jinja Shrine, Ushijima-jinja Shrine, and the Cherry Blossoms of Sumida Park
Mukojima is an area where the people of Edo enjoyed seasonal flowers. Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens is a "privately operated flower garden" opened during the Bunka…
From Gokoku-ji Temple to Zoshigaya Kishimojin Temple, Sunshine City, and Sunshine Aquarium
This walking route leads from Gokoku-ji Temple in Bunkyo Ward through Zoshigaya to Higashi-Ikebukuro in Toshima Ward.
Odaiba: Walk Across Rainbow Bridge to Odaiba Marine Park, Fuji TV Headquarters Building, and Miraikan
The waters of Odaiba retain the history of the late Edo period. Alarmed by the arrival of Matthew C.
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