Zojo-ji Temple
Zojo-ji Temple Located beside Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple is the main temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the region. Founded in 1393 and relocated to its current site in 1598, Zojo-ji served as the primary temple of the Tokugawa family and as a training and meditation facility for Jod
Yurakucho Yakitori Alley
Yurakucho Yakitori Alley The best way to find Yurakucho Yakitori Alley is to follow the grill smoke. Tucked away under the train tracks of the JR Yamanote Line, this alley is a place for an open-air dining experience, complete with master yakitori chefs who man small, individual stalls and serve u
Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park Yoyogi Park, one of the largest parks in Tokyo, was the site of the 1964 Summer Olympic Games before it was turned into a public area three years later. Today, Yoyogi is one of the most popular youth hangout spots, particularly for rock music fans. You can rent bikes or browse the ware
Yasukuni Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine was designed and built in 1869 to commemorate the individuals who have sacrificed their lives for the good of the Empire of Japan, and nearly 2.5 million people are currently enshrined there. Among those whose names are listed on the shrine are soldiers, stu
World Trade Center Cosmo Tower
World Trade Center Cosmo Tower Osaka’s World Trade Center Cosmo Tower, center of trade information linked with 282 cities around the world, soars at 256 meters (840 feet), and the observatory provides wonderful views of Osaka and the port. With 3 stories below ground, and another 55 above ground,
Utsubo Park
Utsubo Park Osaka’s flashing lights, rich food culture and youthful, vibrant atmosphere make it a favorite destination with travelers, but it can all become overwhelming. The city’s Utsubo Park offers an escape. Housed on grounds that once served as U.S. airfield followed by a fish market, the obl
Tsutenkaku Tower
Tsutenkaku Tower Vintage fun comes to Osaka in the shape of the Tsutenkaku, Osaka’s answer to the Eiffel Tower. Tsutenkaku, translated into tower reaching heaven, reaches 338 feet (103 meters) high, making it one of the tallest buildings in Asia when it was built in 1912. Beautifully illuminated a
Tomakomai
Tomakomai Explore a lesser-visited corner of Hokkaido with a trip to the port town of Tomakomai. Quite possibly the best reason to visit Tomakomai is to sample the local surf clams—the ones harvested here are renowned for their flavor and used throughout Japan for sashimi. In Tomakomai, you can al
Tokyo Solamachi
Tokyo Solamachi Since its completion in 2011, the Tokyo Skytree, the world’s second tallest building, has become the most visible landmark in Tokyo. At its base, you’ll find Tokyo Solamachi, the largest shopping, dining and entertainment venue in the city with more than 300 shops and restaurants.I
Tokyo Metropolitan Jindai Botanical Park
Tokyo Metropolitan Jindai Botanical Park In a city with many elegant parks and gardens, the Jindai Botanical Park is unique in its scope and focus. The site, located in suburban Chofu, was once part of a medieval fortress dating back to 1537. After that was destroyed the area became a tree farm an
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (TMG)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (TMG) The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, more commonly known as Tokyo City Hall or Tochō, is one of the most distinctive and famous buildings in the Tokyo skyline. Tokyo is a huge city and their governmental offices are huge too, taking up three city blo
Tokyo Dome City
Tokyo Dome City If youre burned out from sightseeing and just want to kickback and have some fun like the locals do, youll find what youre looking for at Tokyo Dome City, a massive entertainment complex in the Bunkyo district. The areas centerpiece is the Tokyo Dome: the worlds largest roofed base
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine If you are looking for love, make your way to Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. Two sun goddesses and three gods of creation and growth are enshrined here. Together, these deities are known to play matchmaker. Famous, too, for serving as the location for the first traditional Shinto wed
Tokyo City View Observation Deck
Tokyo City View Observation Deck Tokyo City View Observation Deck may be the sleekest of the citys many observation centers. You can find it on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower, which is the centerpiece of the new and modern Roppongi Hills building complex.The Sky Gallery is a 360 degree panoramic
Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center
Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center Tokyo Camii is located right in the heart of Tokyo in the Oyama-cho district of Shibuya. It’s the largest mosque in the city and is adjoined with the Turkish Culture Center, which provides an introduction to Islam and an insight into Turkish culture. The m
Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum
Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum The Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum houses the artwork of Utagawa Hiroshige (aka Ando Hiroshige), one of Japan’s greatest ukiyo-e artists. The museum displays more than 1400 ukiyo-e (traditional woodblock prints) from the artist and his contemporaries, including the famou
Tempozan Harbor Village
Tempozan Harbor Village Located on the waterfront of Osaka Bay about 20 minutes outside of the central business district, Tempozan Harbor Village comprises a modern shopping and entertainment complex where many of Osaka’s top attractions are located. At the heart of the village towers the Tempozan
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Tempozan Ferris Wheel The sky feels within reach on the 112.5 meter tall (369 feet) and 100 meters wide (330 feet) Tempozan Ferris Wheel, one of Osaka’s main attractions. Until recently, the Wheel held the title of the world’s biggest and highest Ferris wheel; now it has been eclipsed by a small h
Tama Zoological Park
Tama Zoological Park If you find the site of animals in small cages depressing, Tama Zoological park, one hour outside of Tokyo, will perk you right up. Spread out over 129 acres, animals are free to roam in spacious naturalistic habitats. Its a great place to observe native Japanese animals like
Taketomi Island
Taketomi Island Located just southwest of Ishigaki in the Okinawa Islands, Taketomi Island is at once convenient yet remote. Quiet and charming, the small island has no cars and no chain convenience stores, and the population of only a few hundred still live in traditional coral-walled houses with
