Yurakucho Sanchoku Inshokugai

Literally translating as “Yurakucho Fresh Produce Drinking & Eating Town”, it’s a big name for what is a…

Yamanote Line

Carrying over four million passengers every day, the Yamanote Line (山手線) is in many respects the heart of…

Zojoji Temple

Zojoji (増上寺) is the the main temple of the Buddhist Jodo sect, with origins that date back to…

Yasukuni Shrine

The history of Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社) as a site of enshrinement for the war dead extends all the…

Sengakuji Temple

Sengakuji Temple (泉岳寺) was built just south of Edo castle (on the grounds of which Tokyo Imperial Palace…

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine was established in 1478 by the regional lord, Ota Dokan—best known as the architect of Edo…

Ueno Sakuragi Atari

Three restored Showa period houses re-opened as a small commercial initiative with a beer hall and restaurant, olive oil store, and bakery. Very charming little place.

Yanaka

Yanaka (谷中) is a located in northern Tokyo and a must if you have come in search of…

Ueno

Ueno (上野) is a key transport hub in the heart of old Tokyo. It is popular with both…

Tsukiji Fish Market

Until its relocation in 2018, Tsukiji Fish Market was the largest fish market in the world with a…

Tokyo Tower

As much as Tokyo Skytree might dominate the skyline, Tokyo’s most iconic structure will always be Tokyo Tower.…

Tokyo Skytree

At 634 meters Tokyo Skytree is Japan’s tallest building and was, at the time of completion in 2012, the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The tower has two observation decks at 350m and 450m.