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Mitsukoshi Nihombashi

The flagship store of Japan’s oldest department chain (dating back to 1673) is to Tokyo what Harrods is to London or Bloomingdale’s is to New York.

Aoyama Farmers Market

This organic farmer’s market takes place in front of the United Nations University in Aoyama every Saturday and Sunday. There are about 50 stalls with local producers selling fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers.

Inokashira Park

Inokashira Park opened to the public in 1917 and is today one of Tokyo’s most spacious parks. It…

Harmonica Yokocho

Harmonica Yokocho actually started out as a black market in the post-war years but has since transformed into a small network of about 100 bars and restaurants.

Wako

One of Ginza’s most famous department stores known for its clock tower. It is one of the oldest buildings in Ginza, having stood since 1932 when it was redesigned and reconstruction in the distinctive Neo-Renaissance style.

Ginza Six

Up-market department store which opened in April 2017. It’s a 13-floor building with a large restaurant floor and a roof garden from which you can peer down on Chuo Dori.

Matsuya Ginza

huge department store on Chuo Dori offering fashion, jewelry, household goods, and currency exchange services. The 8th floor contains restaurants and the basement floor has a food hall. There is also a tax-free counter.

Kabuki-za

The main theatre in Tokyo for Kabuki with shows on daily. The original theatre was built in 1889, but was lost first to fire and then in the air raids of World War II. The building you see today was finished in 2013.

Jindai Botantical Gardens

Botanical garden home to 100,000 trees and the largest rose garden in Tokyo.

Sunshine City

Major commercial complex 10 minutes from Ikebukuro Station with shopping, restaurants, an aquarium, and one of the best observation decks in the city.

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre

Major theatre and concert venue near the station operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.

Namja Town

An indoor amusement park that is a good choice for those with children. There are 13 attractions in total, a Showa era street replicating 1950s Tokyo, Namja Gyoza Stadium which serves the different types of gyoza found throughout Japan, and Ice Cream City which sells just about any variety of the stuff you can imagine.