Tokyo

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Senso-ji

The oldest temple in Tokyo. Though the temple has the same characters as “Asakusa”, it is read “Senso-ji”, not “Asakusa-dera”. In the year 628, 2 fishermen (brothers), built Senso-ji to enshrine the the bodhisattva of mercy and salvation after going out to nearby Sumida River and catching a statue of the bodhisattva Kannon with […]

Area: Tokyo and Asakusa

Activities: 観光 and 神社仏閣

新宿

Yamada Denki LABI Shinjuku West Exit

Conveniently located in front of the south exit (Higashiiguchi) of Shinjuku Station.

Area: 新宿 and Tokyo

Activities: 家電量販店 and ショッピング

Tokyo Station Area

The Imperial Palace

The Tokyo Imperial Palace – residence and palace of the Emperor – holds all sorts of official events; the Imperial Household Agency is located on Imperial Palace grounds too. If you include the outer gardens of the Imperial Palace, a total of 2.3 million sq m of flush greenery sits in the middle of Tokyo, […]

Area: Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo

Activities: 観光 and 史跡

Yanesen

Rikugien Garden

Rikugien is one of the most famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo and is designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the government. See below for details. Rikugien is one of the most famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo.

Area: Yanesen and Tokyo

Activities: 庭園 and 観光

Ginza / Yurakucho

Shiseido Parlour Salon de Cafe

This famous cafe managed by the large cosmetics company, Shiseido, first opened its doors in 1902. The interior brims chic and elegance inviting an air of refinement. A dedicated kitchen for making handmade vanilla ice cream that goes harmoniously with the acidity of the strawberries for a refreshing strawberry parfait, the french toast (with honey […]

Area: Ginza / Yurakucho and Tokyo

Activities: グルメ and 喫茶店/カフェ

Tokyo Station Area

Daimaru Tokyo Store

A strong selection of fashion brands and gourmet food are found in Daimaru Department Store in Tokyo, adjacent to Tokyo Station. The 1st and basement floors is the food area (also known as Hoppe Town), selling over 70 brands of Japanese and western sweets, and over 1,000 variations of bento boxes available each day.

Area: Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo

Activities: ショッピング and 百貨店

Ginza / Yurakucho

GENIUS TOKYO

This is one of the largest discos in Tokyo, located in Ginza. As a long-established disco (though this is its 13th year), it has been consistently lively. Because of its location, many customers work in Ginza, and on weekends the floor is packed with businessmen and office workers on their way home from work. The […]

Area: Ginza / Yurakucho and Tokyo

Activities: 観光 and クラブ・ダンスホール

Tokyo

Kamiya Bar

Established in 1880, Kamiya Bar is known as the oldest bar in Tokyo. Their specialty is denkiburan, a slightly sweet cocktail that was the first one ever invented in Japan. Brandy is used as the base with gin, wine, curacao, and medicinal herbs mixed together. With a long-established dignified feel, the bar is on the […]