Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku

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Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku

Food Scene

Restaurant name Chawanbu (車力門　ちゃわんぶ) Categories Kappo (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-3356-1680 (+81-3-3356-1680) 予約可 Addresses 3-22 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 3-22 島ビル 1F ransportation 地下鉄丸の内線　四谷三丁目駅　４番出口から５分 209 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 【夜】　18:00～23:00 Shop holidays 日曜日、祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥15,000～￥19,999 Lunch:￥10,000～￥14,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、AMEX、JCB、Diners)
車力門 ちゃわんぶ
3-22 Arakichō
Restaurant name Chawanbu (車力門　ちゃわんぶ) Categories Kappo (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-3356-1680 (+81-3-3356-1680) 予約可 Addresses 3-22 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 3-22 島ビル 1F ransportation 地下鉄丸の内線　四谷三丁目駅　４番出口から５分 209 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 【夜】　18:00～23:00 Shop holidays 日曜日、祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥15,000～￥19,999 Lunch:￥10,000～￥14,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、AMEX、JCB、Diners)
Restaurant name Ubuka (うぶか) Categories Crab, Creative cuisine TEL/reservation 03-3356-7270 (+81-3-3356-7270) 予約可 ※予約は2人から（1人での予約は不可） Addresses 2-14 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 2-14 アイエス2ビル　 1Ｆ Transportation 四谷三丁目駅から徒歩5分 178 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 月曜日〜土曜日 18：00〜23：30L.O。 Shop holidays 日曜・祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥10,000～￥14,999 Lunch:￥1,000～￥1,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、MASTER、JCB、AMEX、Diners)
Ubuka
2-14 Arakichō
Restaurant name Ubuka (うぶか) Categories Crab, Creative cuisine TEL/reservation 03-3356-7270 (+81-3-3356-7270) 予約可 ※予約は2人から（1人での予約は不可） Addresses 2-14 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 2-14 アイエス2ビル　 1Ｆ Transportation 四谷三丁目駅から徒歩5分 178 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 月曜日〜土曜日 18：00〜23：30L.O。 Shop holidays 日曜・祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥10,000～￥14,999 Lunch:￥1,000～￥1,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、MASTER、JCB、AMEX、Diners)
Restaurant name Washoku Kondo (和食 こんどう) Categories Kappo (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-6457-8778 (+81-3-6457-8778) 予約可 Addresses 8 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 8 ネモトビル 1F Transportation 四谷三丁目駅より徒歩五分 237 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 17：30〜22：30（LO） Shop holidays 日曜・祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥8,000～￥9,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、MASTER、JCB、AMEX、Diners)
Kondou
8 Arakichō
Restaurant name Washoku Kondo (和食 こんどう) Categories Kappo (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-6457-8778 (+81-3-6457-8778) 予約可 Addresses 8 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 8 ネモトビル 1F Transportation 四谷三丁目駅より徒歩五分 237 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 17：30〜22：30（LO） Shop holidays 日曜・祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥8,000～￥9,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、MASTER、JCB、AMEX、Diners)
Restaurant name Sushiteru (鮨 てる) Categories Sushi TEL/reservation 03-5379-8138 (+81-3-5379-8138) 予約可 Addresses 7 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo Transportation 丸ノ内線四谷三丁目駅より徒歩５～６分 196 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 17:30～23:00 Shop holidays 日曜日・祝日　 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥10,000～￥14,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (JCB、AMEX、VISA、MASTER、Diners)
鮨 てる
7 荒木町
Restaurant name Sushiteru (鮨 てる) Categories Sushi TEL/reservation 03-5379-8138 (+81-3-5379-8138) 予約可 Addresses 7 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo Transportation 丸ノ内線四谷三丁目駅より徒歩５～６分 196 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 17:30～23:00 Shop holidays 日曜日・祝日　 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥10,000～￥14,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (JCB、AMEX、VISA、MASTER、Diners)
Restaurant name Kishunsuzunari (季旬 鈴なり) Categories Kappo (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-3350-1178 (+81-3-3350-1178) 予約可 Addresses 7番地 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 7番地 清和荘　１Ｆ Transportation 丸ノ内線四谷三丁目駅4番出口　徒歩3分／都営新宿線曙橋駅　徒歩5分 220 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 18:00～23:00（L.O） ※コース18:00～22:00（L.O） Late night (After 10 PM) Shop holidays 日曜・祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥8,000～￥9,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、MASTER、JCB、AMEX、Diners)
Suzunari
Arakichō 新宿区
Restaurant name Kishunsuzunari (季旬 鈴なり) Categories Kappo (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-3350-1178 (+81-3-3350-1178) 予約可 Addresses 7番地 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 荒木町 7番地 清和荘　１Ｆ Transportation 丸ノ内線四谷三丁目駅4番出口　徒歩3分／都営新宿線曙橋駅　徒歩5分 220 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 18:00～23:00（L.O） ※コース18:00～22:00（L.O） Late night (After 10 PM) Shop holidays 日曜・祝日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥8,000～￥9,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (VISA、MASTER、JCB、AMEX、Diners)
Restaurant name Masumi (ます味) Categories Seafood, Fugu (Blowfish), Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-3356-5938 (+81-3-3356-5938) 完全予約制 Addresses 11-2 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo
ます味
Restaurant name Masumi (ます味) Categories Seafood, Fugu (Blowfish), Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese) TEL/reservation 03-3356-5938 (+81-3-3356-5938) 完全予約制 Addresses 11-2 Arakicho Shinjuku Tokyo
The Tsukiji Outer Market, known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town," where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets, and new culinary trends are born here. Take a walk around and experience the taste of Japan first hand.
1032 locals recommend
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 Tsukiji
1032 locals recommend
The Tsukiji Outer Market, known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town," where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets, and new culinary trends are born here. Take a walk around and experience the taste of Japan first hand.
Restaurant name Mishimaya (三島屋) Categories Monjya yaki, Chow Mein Noodle, Shaved ice (snow cone) TEL/reservation 03-3872-4443 (+81-3-3872-4443) Addresses 3-4-9 Senzoku Taito Tokyo 東京都 台東区 千束 3-4-9 Staticmap?client=gme kakakucominc&channel=tabelog.com&sensor=false&hl=ja&center=35.72107446773175,139.79311303348493&markers=color:red%7c35.72107446773175,139 Show larger map Transportation TX線「浅草」駅から徒歩10〜15分程度。 浅草千束郵便局からすぐ近く。 台東区循環バス「北めぐりん」千束三丁目バス停下車すぐ。 都営バス都08（日暮里駅〜東武浅草駅〜錦糸町駅） 草43（足立区役所〜千住車庫〜三ノ輪駅〜浅草寿町〜浅草雷門） 草63（池袋駅東口〜巣鴨駅〜西日暮里駅〜三ノ輪駅〜浅草寿町） 千束バス停から徒歩2分 764 meters from Iriya. Operating Hours 12：00〜20：00 Lunch, Open on sundays Shop holidays 水・木曜日 Budget (From users )Dinner: ～￥999 Lunch: ～￥999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Not Available
11 locals recommend
甘味処 三島屋
3-chōme-4-9 Senzoku
11 locals recommend
Restaurant name Mishimaya (三島屋) Categories Monjya yaki, Chow Mein Noodle, Shaved ice (snow cone) TEL/reservation 03-3872-4443 (+81-3-3872-4443) Addresses 3-4-9 Senzoku Taito Tokyo 東京都 台東区 千束 3-4-9 Staticmap?client=gme kakakucominc&channel=tabelog.com&sensor=false&hl=ja&center=35.72107446773175,139.79311303348493&markers=color:red%7c35.72107446773175,139 Show larger map Transportation TX線「浅草」駅から徒歩10〜15分程度。 浅草千束郵便局からすぐ近く。 台東区循環バス「北めぐりん」千束三丁目バス停下車すぐ。 都営バス都08（日暮里駅〜東武浅草駅〜錦糸町駅） 草43（足立区役所〜千住車庫〜三ノ輪駅〜浅草寿町〜浅草雷門） 草63（池袋駅東口〜巣鴨駅〜西日暮里駅〜三ノ輪駅〜浅草寿町） 千束バス停から徒歩2分 764 meters from Iriya. Operating Hours 12：00〜20：00 Lunch, Open on sundays Shop holidays 水・木曜日 Budget (From users )Dinner: ～￥999 Lunch: ～￥999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Not Available
Restaurant name Tanyakishinobushinobu (たん焼 忍) Categories Gyutan (Beef tongue), Izakaya (Tavern), Yakiniku (BBQ Beef) TEL/reservation 03-3355-6338 (+81-3-3355-6338) 予約可 Addresses 16 Saneicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 三栄町 16 松啓ビル　１Ｆ Staticmap?client=gme kakakucominc&channel=tabelog.com&sensor=false&hl=ja&center=35.688412065130045,139.7259034524036&markers=color:red%7c35.688412065130045,139 Show larger map Transportation ＪＲ四谷駅　四谷口より徒歩7分 南北線　四ツ谷駅　2番出口より徒歩7分 丸の内線　四谷三丁目駅　４番出口より徒歩7分 481 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 〔月～金〕 17:00～(L.O23：00) [土] 17:00～(L.O22：00) Shop holidays 日曜・祝日・祭日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥4,000～￥4,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Not Available
Tanyaki Shinobu
14 四谷三栄町
Restaurant name Tanyakishinobushinobu (たん焼 忍) Categories Gyutan (Beef tongue), Izakaya (Tavern), Yakiniku (BBQ Beef) TEL/reservation 03-3355-6338 (+81-3-3355-6338) 予約可 Addresses 16 Saneicho Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 三栄町 16 松啓ビル　１Ｆ Staticmap?client=gme kakakucominc&channel=tabelog.com&sensor=false&hl=ja&center=35.688412065130045,139.7259034524036&markers=color:red%7c35.688412065130045,139 Show larger map Transportation ＪＲ四谷駅　四谷口より徒歩7分 南北線　四ツ谷駅　2番出口より徒歩7分 丸の内線　四谷三丁目駅　４番出口より徒歩7分 481 meters from Yotsuya Sanchome. Operating Hours 〔月～金〕 17:00～(L.O23：00) [土] 17:00～(L.O22：00) Shop holidays 日曜・祝日・祭日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥4,000～￥4,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Not Available
Restaurant name Menanchitose (麺庵　ちとせ) Categories Ramen, Tsukemen Addresses Ichigayadaimachi Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 市谷台町 18-5 Transportation 曙橋駅 徒歩6分 若松河田駅 徒歩9分 522 meters from Wakamatsu Kawada. Operating Hours 月・木～土 11:30~15:30 18:30~21:30 火・日(祝) 11:30~15:30 Lunch, Open on sundays Shop holidays 水曜日 Budget (From users )Dinner: ～￥999 Lunch: ～￥999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Not Available
Men'an Chitose
18-5 Ichigayadaimachi
Restaurant name Menanchitose (麺庵　ちとせ) Categories Ramen, Tsukemen Addresses Ichigayadaimachi Shinjuku Tokyo 東京都 新宿区 市谷台町 18-5 Transportation 曙橋駅 徒歩6分 若松河田駅 徒歩9分 522 meters from Wakamatsu Kawada. Operating Hours 月・木～土 11:30~15:30 18:30~21:30 火・日(祝) 11:30~15:30 Lunch, Open on sundays Shop holidays 水曜日 Budget (From users )Dinner: ～￥999 Lunch: ～￥999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Not Available
Restaurant name Sumibiyakinikunakahara (炭火焼肉なかはら) Categories Yakiniku (BBQ Beef) TEL/reservation 03-6261-2987 (+81-3-6261-2987) 予約可 Addresses 4-3 Rokubancho Chiyoda Tokyo 東京都 千代田区 六番町 4-3 GEMS市ヶ谷 9F Staticmap?client=gme kakakucominc&channel=tabelog.com&sensor=false&hl=ja&center=35.689147149392696,139.7352287552046&markers=color:red%7c35.689147149392696,139 Show larger map Transportation ＪＲ中央線【市ケ谷駅】徒歩２分 都営地下鉄新宿線【市ヶ谷駅】徒歩２分 東京メトロ有楽町線・南北線【市ケ谷駅】徒歩４分 東京メトロ有楽町線【麹町駅】徒歩５分 329 meters from Ichigaya. Operating Hours ［月・火・木・金・土・日・祝］ 17:00～22:30（L.O.） ※ランチは終了しました。 Late night (After 10 PM), Open on sundays Shop holidays 水曜日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥10,000～￥14,999 Lunch:￥3,000～￥3,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (JCB、AMEX)
Sumibi Yakiniku Nakahara
Restaurant name Sumibiyakinikunakahara (炭火焼肉なかはら) Categories Yakiniku (BBQ Beef) TEL/reservation 03-6261-2987 (+81-3-6261-2987) 予約可 Addresses 4-3 Rokubancho Chiyoda Tokyo 東京都 千代田区 六番町 4-3 GEMS市ヶ谷 9F Staticmap?client=gme kakakucominc&channel=tabelog.com&sensor=false&hl=ja&center=35.689147149392696,139.7352287552046&markers=color:red%7c35.689147149392696,139 Show larger map Transportation ＪＲ中央線【市ケ谷駅】徒歩２分 都営地下鉄新宿線【市ヶ谷駅】徒歩２分 東京メトロ有楽町線・南北線【市ケ谷駅】徒歩４分 東京メトロ有楽町線【麹町駅】徒歩５分 329 meters from Ichigaya. Operating Hours ［月・火・木・金・土・日・祝］ 17:00～22:30（L.O.） ※ランチは終了しました。 Late night (After 10 PM), Open on sundays Shop holidays 水曜日 Budget (From users )Dinner:￥10,000～￥14,999 Lunch:￥3,000～￥3,999 The amount of money spent by actual store visitors. Cards Available (JCB、AMEX)
cafe.
38 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Roppongi
5-4-20 Roppongi
38 locals recommend
cafe.
Chinese restaurant
7 locals recommend
Kohien
3-chōme-8-15 Roppongi
7 locals recommend
Chinese restaurant
Sukiyaki shop.
36 locals recommend
Imahan Honten
1-chōme-19-7 Asakusa
36 locals recommend
Sukiyaki shop.
Chikin shop
33 locals recommend
Torikizoku
3-chōme-6-7 Shinjuku
33 locals recommend
Chikin shop

Parks & Nature

Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo"(feudal lord) of the Edo era. Completed in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the Second World War and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, it blends three distinct styles, French Formal Garden, English Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era.
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 Naitōmachi
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo"(feudal lord) of the Edo era. Completed in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the Second World War and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, it blends three distinct styles, French Formal Garden, English Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era.
This garden is a typical Daimyo(Japanese feudal lord) garden in the Edo period with a tidal pond(Shioiri-no-Ike) and two wild-duck hunting sites(Kamoba). A tidal pond means a pond that are infused with seawater in order to change flavor along a pond by flood changes time to time, of which style had been popularly used in coastal gardens in the Edo period. The whole pond had been reed fields and used for falconry site for Shogun families. This garden is roughly divided into two areas, the south garden whose center is Daimyo garden and the north garden that had been developed after the Meiji period. After the Meiji Restoration, the garden became the detached palace of royal families and officially named Hamarikyu, which means a detached palace on the coast. In 1952,this garden was appointed as the Special Place of scenic beauty and the Special Historic Site, based on the Cultural Properties Protection Law of Japan. Now the garden is surrounded by high-rise buildings of Shiodome business area, and contrast between the old and the new is superb.
39 locals recommend
Hamarikyu Onshiteien Service Center
1-1 Hamarikyūteien
39 locals recommend
This garden is a typical Daimyo(Japanese feudal lord) garden in the Edo period with a tidal pond(Shioiri-no-Ike) and two wild-duck hunting sites(Kamoba). A tidal pond means a pond that are infused with seawater in order to change flavor along a pond by flood changes time to time, of which style had been popularly used in coastal gardens in the Edo period. The whole pond had been reed fields and used for falconry site for Shogun families. This garden is roughly divided into two areas, the south garden whose center is Daimyo garden and the north garden that had been developed after the Meiji period. After the Meiji Restoration, the garden became the detached palace of royal families and officially named Hamarikyu, which means a detached palace on the coast. In 1952,this garden was appointed as the Special Place of scenic beauty and the Special Historic Site, based on the Cultural Properties Protection Law of Japan. Now the garden is surrounded by high-rise buildings of Shiodome business area, and contrast between the old and the new is superb.
Japanese park.
78 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage
2 Chome-3 Jinnan
78 locals recommend
Japanese park.

Drinks & Nightlife

1967

Shopping

Roppongi Hills is participating town. As for living person and working person and the gathering person, all participate in Roppongi Hills. Here, many people exchange talks. Touch various ways of thinking of various people, and, from new art and creative meal to difficult problem that the modern society has, person enjoys various experiences in Roppongi Hills. Each one thinks by participating there, and idea that changes and makes the future from there is born. Here, Roppongi Hills lead Japan and the Asia region and cause the world and open talks and visions from here to the future are born…We make such a town.
1209 locals recommend
Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 Roppongi
1209 locals recommend
Roppongi Hills is participating town. As for living person and working person and the gathering person, all participate in Roppongi Hills. Here, many people exchange talks. Touch various ways of thinking of various people, and, from new art and creative meal to difficult problem that the modern society has, person enjoys various experiences in Roppongi Hills. Each one thinks by participating there, and idea that changes and makes the future from there is born. Here, Roppongi Hills lead Japan and the Asia region and cause the world and open talks and visions from here to the future are born…We make such a town.
SHIBUYA109 shopping mall.
698 locals recommend
Shibuya 109
2-chōme-29-1 Dōgenzaka
698 locals recommend
SHIBUYA109 shopping mall.
Ameya yokocho.
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
549 locals recommend
Ameya yokocho.

Sightseeing

The Tokyo Skytree is a broadcast tower for television and radio. It's 634 meters tall It's the tallest tower in the world, and the second tallest structure in the world . The world's tallest structure is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 828 meters tall. It was designed in the image of a big tree stretching up into the blue sky, and it also features the unique Japanese curve designs called sori and mukuri. The use of a "shimbashira" cylindrical central column to dampen earthquake vibrations is taken from the technique used in Japanese five-story pagodas. With the two observation decks at 350 meters and 450 meters, Tokyo Skytree lets you enjoy the landscape of Tokyo . At the foot of the Skytree there's "Tokyo Skytree Town," a shopping and entertainment complex that has an aquarium and a planetarium as well as many stores and restaurants.
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage
1847 locals recommend
The Tokyo Skytree is a broadcast tower for television and radio. It's 634 meters tall It's the tallest tower in the world, and the second tallest structure in the world . The world's tallest structure is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 828 meters tall. It was designed in the image of a big tree stretching up into the blue sky, and it also features the unique Japanese curve designs called sori and mukuri. The use of a "shimbashira" cylindrical central column to dampen earthquake vibrations is taken from the technique used in Japanese five-story pagodas. With the two observation decks at 350 meters and 450 meters, Tokyo Skytree lets you enjoy the landscape of Tokyo . At the foot of the Skytree there's "Tokyo Skytree Town," a shopping and entertainment complex that has an aquarium and a planetarium as well as many stores and restaurants.
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 Kōkyo?, literally "Imperial Residence") is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace (宮殿 Kyūden?), the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices. It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle. The total area including the gardens is 3.41 square kilometres (1.32 sq mi). During the height of the 1980s Japanese property bubble, the palace grounds were valued by some to be more than the value of all of the real estate in the state of California.[1][2]
15 locals recommend
Imperial Palace Garden Management Office
1-1 Kōkyogaien
15 locals recommend
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 Kōkyo?, literally "Imperial Residence") is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace (宮殿 Kyūden?), the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices. It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle. The total area including the gardens is 3.41 square kilometres (1.32 sq mi). During the height of the 1980s Japanese property bubble, the palace grounds were valued by some to be more than the value of all of the real estate in the state of California.[1][2]
It is said that early in the 7th century, local fishing folk hauled up a statue of the Goddess of Mercy (Kannon), and this led to Sensoji’s founding. Asakursa has long thrived as a temple town with Sensoji, at its heart. Nakamise, with almost 90 little shops on both sides of the street, is the ideal place to get Japanese souvenirs.
45 locals recommend
浅草寺影向堂
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa
45 locals recommend
It is said that early in the 7th century, local fishing folk hauled up a statue of the Goddess of Mercy (Kannon), and this led to Sensoji’s founding. Asakursa has long thrived as a temple town with Sensoji, at its heart. Nakamise, with almost 90 little shops on both sides of the street, is the ideal place to get Japanese souvenirs.
The Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life of the future. Housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse, the museum has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction in Tokyo since its opening. The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum holds special exhibitions at the first floor gallery five to six times a year and carries out various other events, including lectures and workshops on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo. We hope that the museum can be Tokyo’s center for the creation of new culture and a place of respite for visitors.
657 locals recommend
Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 Yokoami
657 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life of the future. Housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse, the museum has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction in Tokyo since its opening. The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum holds special exhibitions at the first floor gallery five to six times a year and carries out various other events, including lectures and workshops on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo. We hope that the museum can be Tokyo’s center for the creation of new culture and a place of respite for visitors.
Ueno Toshogu is a shrine in the time honored Japanese religion of Shinto and was built and dedicated in 1627 to the memory of Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542 - 1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Tokugawa Shogunate, having unified all of the feudal domains of Japan, formed the basis of rule for the next 265 years in what came to be known as the Edo period. This accomplishment makes Tokugawa one of the most famous warriors throughout Japanese history, and his reputation as a prudent and patient leader is still respected among Japanese today. The main structure of this shrine was rebuilt in 1651 by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the 3rd Tokugawa Shogun and grandson of Ieyasu, and serves as an example of an architectural style representative of the Edo period: gongen- zukuri. Despite major earthquakes and wars, the structure has remained intact, and has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan due to its representative nature of the Edo period. Many people from all over the world visit the shrine in order to experience true Edo period architecture. Though visiting the shrine itself is free of charge, there is a paid route within its wall(500yen). Visitors are not allowed into the main hall of the shrine, but as people can closely inspect and appreciate its traditional architecture and take pictures, the shrine has become a popular attraction. It’s gorgeous buildings are trimmed in gold leaf and contain beautifully intricate carvings. Visitors are moved by the classic beauty of the traditional structure. There are also a great number of people who come to pray for a number of reasons such as good fortune; passing examinations; vocational success; longevity; and recovery from illness. Ieyasu is believed to now be a powerful deity that visitors can pray to at this shrine for good luck. In addition to Ieyasu, the 8th Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and the 15th and final Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, are also enshrined at Ueno Toshogu.
38 locals recommend
Toshogu Shrine
9-88 Uenokōen
38 locals recommend
Ueno Toshogu is a shrine in the time honored Japanese religion of Shinto and was built and dedicated in 1627 to the memory of Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542 - 1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Tokugawa Shogunate, having unified all of the feudal domains of Japan, formed the basis of rule for the next 265 years in what came to be known as the Edo period. This accomplishment makes Tokugawa one of the most famous warriors throughout Japanese history, and his reputation as a prudent and patient leader is still respected among Japanese today. The main structure of this shrine was rebuilt in 1651 by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the 3rd Tokugawa Shogun and grandson of Ieyasu, and serves as an example of an architectural style representative of the Edo period: gongen- zukuri. Despite major earthquakes and wars, the structure has remained intact, and has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan due to its representative nature of the Edo period. Many people from all over the world visit the shrine in order to experience true Edo period architecture. Though visiting the shrine itself is free of charge, there is a paid route within its wall(500yen). Visitors are not allowed into the main hall of the shrine, but as people can closely inspect and appreciate its traditional architecture and take pictures, the shrine has become a popular attraction. It’s gorgeous buildings are trimmed in gold leaf and contain beautifully intricate carvings. Visitors are moved by the classic beauty of the traditional structure. There are also a great number of people who come to pray for a number of reasons such as good fortune; passing examinations; vocational success; longevity; and recovery from illness. Ieyasu is believed to now be a powerful deity that visitors can pray to at this shrine for good luck. In addition to Ieyasu, the 8th Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and the 15th and final Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, are also enshrined at Ueno Toshogu.
Ueno zoo.
8 locals recommend
ENEOS Ueno Zoo Front Service Station
4-chōme-15-2 Ikenohata
8 locals recommend
Ueno zoo.
Tokyo dome.
7 locals recommend
Taimuzutokyo Dome Chushajo
1 Chome-3 Koraku
7 locals recommend
Tokyo dome.
Imperial Palace
98 locals recommend
Kokyogaien
98 locals recommend
Imperial Palace

Arts & Culture

The National Art Center, Tokyo is the national government's fifth art institution to be organized under the umbrella of the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, after The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, The National Museum of Western Art, and The National Museum of Art, Osaka. The National Art Center, Tokyo is a unique and innovative art exhibition facility: Instead of maintaining a permanent collection, it makes the most of a total of 14,000 square meters of exhibition space, one of the largest in Japan, and focuses on serving as a venue for various art exhibitions. The Center also promotes outreach activities through its educational programs, and the Art Library serves to collect and disseminate information related to art. Located in Tokyo, an international city that attracts people, products, and information from all over Japan as well as the rest of the world, the Center will provide people with opportunities to experience diverse values and contribute to bringing forth a new culture based on the idea of mutual understanding and symbiotic relationship.
332 locals recommend
The National Art Center, Tokyo
7-chōme-22-2 Roppongi
332 locals recommend
The National Art Center, Tokyo is the national government's fifth art institution to be organized under the umbrella of the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, after The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, The National Museum of Western Art, and The National Museum of Art, Osaka. The National Art Center, Tokyo is a unique and innovative art exhibition facility: Instead of maintaining a permanent collection, it makes the most of a total of 14,000 square meters of exhibition space, one of the largest in Japan, and focuses on serving as a venue for various art exhibitions. The Center also promotes outreach activities through its educational programs, and the Art Library serves to collect and disseminate information related to art. Located in Tokyo, an international city that attracts people, products, and information from all over Japan as well as the rest of the world, the Center will provide people with opportunities to experience diverse values and contribute to bringing forth a new culture based on the idea of mutual understanding and symbiotic relationship.
■Entrance Fee\800 (includes tea) \600 Student Discount Discount for groups available. ■Opening Timesam10:00-pm17:00 ■ClosedMondays except National Holidays ■AddressNihori 1-29-16, Edogawa-ku Tokyo 132-0001 ■ＴＥＬ03-3670-8622 ■ＦＡＸ03-3670-5884 Opened April 3rd 2002 The Museum was built with the ambition to spread Japanese culture, especially Bonsai in a new way to the rest of the world. I wanted to show both the beauty and the severity of nature that is hidden within Bonsai, even just a little glimpse but to a great number of people from around the world. With that thought in mind I was successful in creating this beautiful museum.
12 locals recommend
Shunkaen BONSAI Museum
1-chōme-29-16 Niihori
12 locals recommend
■Entrance Fee\800 (includes tea) \600 Student Discount Discount for groups available. ■Opening Timesam10:00-pm17:00 ■ClosedMondays except National Holidays ■AddressNihori 1-29-16, Edogawa-ku Tokyo 132-0001 ■ＴＥＬ03-3670-8622 ■ＦＡＸ03-3670-5884 Opened April 3rd 2002 The Museum was built with the ambition to spread Japanese culture, especially Bonsai in a new way to the rest of the world. I wanted to show both the beauty and the severity of nature that is hidden within Bonsai, even just a little glimpse but to a great number of people from around the world. With that thought in mind I was successful in creating this beautiful museum.

Entertainment & Activities

Japanese Onsen Adult 460yen
66 locals recommend
Jakotsuyu
1-chōme-11-11 Asakusa
66 locals recommend
Japanese Onsen Adult 460yen
Amusement park in japan
298 locals recommend
Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 Asakusa
298 locals recommend
Amusement park in japan