Tokyo, Up Close

Mount Takao

Takaomachi, Hachioji · Mount Takao · Mount Takao, Takaomachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0844, Japan

Foliage-covered, 599-meter-tall peak with a funicular railway, hiking trails & a Buddhist temple.

Hase-dera (Kanagawa)

11, Kamakura · Hase-dera · 3-chōme-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan

Buddhist temple & gardens dating from the 8th century, with a huge wooden statue of the god Kannon.

Jindaiji Temple

１５, Chofu · Jindaiji Temple · Japan, 〒182-0017 Tokyo, Chofu, Jindaiji Motomachi, 5-chōme−１５−１

Buddhist temple, founded 733 & rebuilt 1919, with a 17th-century gate & annual soba noodle festival.

teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM

9, Minato City · teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM · Japan, 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 5-chōme−9−９ Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, B1

Popular, immersive museum known for its colorful, futuristic digital art installations & photo ops.

Tokyo Skytree

1, Sumida City · Tokyo Skytree · 1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

Meiji Jingu

1, Shibuya · Meiji Jingu · 1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Nakamise-dori Street

36, Taito City · Nakamise-dori Street · 1-chōme-36-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory

8, Shinjuku City · Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory · Japan, 〒163-8001 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 2 Chome−8−1 東京都庁第一本庁舎 45F

Public observation room at the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building with gift shops.

Nijubashi Bridge

1, Chiyoda City · Nijubashi Bridge · 1-7 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0001, Japan

Rebuilt iron bridge from the main gate to the Imperial Palace, open only on special occasions.

Yasukuni Shrine

1, Chiyoda City · Yasukuni Shrine · 3-chōme-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan

senso-ji tempel

3, Taito City · senso-ji tempel · 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Azabudai Hills

1 Chome, Minato City · Azabudai Hills · 1 Chome-3 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan

Hie Shrine

10, Chiyoda City · Hie Shrine · 2-chōme-10-5 Nagatachō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0014, Japan

Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

21, Shibuya · Shibuya Scramble Crossing · 21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

Imagine stepping into a real-life movie scene at Shibuya Scramble Crossing! Right in the heart of Tokyo, this iconic intersection unleashes a tidal wave of people every time the light turns green. It's a sensory overload in the best way possible, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the vibrant energy of Tokyo. Find a good vantage point and watch the organized chaos unfold!

Meiji Jingu

1, Shibuya · Meiji Jingu · 1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Omoide Yokocho

2, Shinjuku City · Omoide Yokocho · 1 Chome-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

Tokyo Tower

2, Minato City · Tokyo Tower · 4-chōme-2-8 Shibakōen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

Tokyo Skytree

1, Sumida City · Tokyo Skytree · 1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

Shibuya Sky

24, Shibuya · Shibuya Sky · Japan, 〒150-6145 Tokyo, Shibuya, 2-chōme−24−１２ 14階・45階・46階・屋上

A 360° open-air observation deck located on the roof of the Shibuya Scramble Square skyscraper.

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

3, Chiyoda City · The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo · 3-1 Kitanomarukōen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0091, Japan

Renovated 1969 gallery housing Japanese art created since the start of the Meiji period (1868).

National Museum of Nature and Science

7, Taito City · National Museum of Nature and Science · 7-20 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8718, Japan

Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.

Tokyo National Museum

13, Taito City · Tokyo National Museum · 13-9 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

YAYOI KUSAMA Museum

Bentenchō, Shinjuku City · YAYOI KUSAMA Museum · 107 Bentenchō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0851, Japan

Annual exhibitions, lectures & events explore the life & work of a beloved avant-garde artist.

The Sumida Hokusai Museum

7, Sumida City · The Sumida Hokusai Museum · 2-chōme-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0014, Japan

Nezu Museum

5, Minato City · Nezu Museum · 6-chōme-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan

The National Art Center, Tokyo

22, Minato City · The National Art Center, Tokyo · Japan, 〒106-8558 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 7-chōme−22−２ 国立新美術館

21 21 Design Sight

7, Minato City · 21 21 Design Sight · Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 9-chōme−7−６ 東京ミッドタウン ミッドタウン・ガーデン

Mori Art Museum

10, Minato City · Mori Art Museum · Japan, 〒106-6150 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6-chōme−10−１, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 53階

Ginza Hachigo

14, Chuo City · Ginza Hachigo · Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 3-chōme−14−２ 第一はなぶさビル 1階

Tenryu Gyoza

5, Chuo City · Tenryu Gyoza · Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2-chōme−5−１９ PUZZLE GINZA ４F

Contemporary venue hung with red lanterns, for classic Chinese dishes & signature large gyoza.

Haruchan Ramen

20, Minato City · Haruchan Ramen · Japan, 〒105-0004 Tokyo, Minato City, Shinbashi, 2-chōme−20−１５ 新橋駅前ビル1号館 1階108号室

Yakiniku Kappo Ryotei Note

9, Minato City · Yakiniku Kappo Ryotei Note · 2-chōme-9-5 Azabujūban, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0045, Japan

RAMEN MATSUI

25, Shinjuku City · RAMEN MATSUI · Japan, 〒160-0004 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Yotsuya, 4-chōme−25−１０ ダイアパレス御苑前 B-2

Hitsumabushi Bincho Tokyo Marunouchi Building

4, Chiyoda City · Hitsumabushi Bincho Tokyo Marunouchi Building · Japan, 〒100-6306 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 2-chōme−4−１ Marunouchi Building, 6F

Nihombashi Tonkatsu Hajime

13, Chuo City · Nihombashi Tonkatsu Hajime · Japan, 〒103-0022 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashimuromachi, 1-chōme−13−９ 池田ビル １Ｆ

Kagurazaka Ishikawa

5-chōme, Shinjuku City · Kagurazaka Ishikawa · Japan, 〒162-0825 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kagurazaka, 5-chōme−３７ 高村ビル 1f

Traditional Japanese cuisine offered in minimalist, compact quarters with a serene vibe.

Tempura Kondo

5, Chuo City · Tempura Kondo · Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5-chōme−5−１３ Sakaguchi Bld., ９F

Modern restaurant serving freshly fried seafood & vegetable tempura from the open kitchen.

Mark's Tokyo

23, Meguro City · Mark's Tokyo · 1-chōme-23-14 Meguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan

Ise Sueyoshi

2, Minato City · Ise Sueyoshi · Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4-chōme−2−１５ 水野ビル 3F

Intimate, minimalist venue for thoughtfully plated, traditional multi-course Japanese meals.

NOBU Tokyo

1, Minato City · NOBU Tokyo · Japan, 〒105-0001 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 4-chōme−1−２８ １Ｆ

Gyopao Gyoza Shinjuku

35, Shinjuku City · Gyopao Gyoza Shinjuku · Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3-chōme−35−１３ 裕永ビル 3F

Steamed dumplings & sake are offered in this narrow, informal restaurant with a take-out option.

Nakamura Tokichi

10, Chuo City · Nakamura Tokichi · Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−10−1 GINZA SIX 4F

Kura Sushi

2, Chuo City · Kura Sushi · Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 3-chōme−2−１ マロニエゲート銀座2 7F

Makoto

4, Chuo City · Makoto · 1-chōme-4-5 Nihonbashihonchō, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan

Udon Shin

20, Shibuya · Udon Shin · Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya, Yoyogi, 2-chōme−20−１６ 相馬ビル １F

Coffee Hall Kugutsusō

7, Musashino · Coffee Hall Kugutsusō · Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijōji Honchō, 1-chōme−7−７ 島田ビル B1階

Specialty curries & coffee brewed with dry-aged beans in a longstanding, cavelike dining room.

KOFFEE MAMEYA Kakeru

16, Koto City · KOFFEE MAMEYA Kakeru · 2-chōme-16-14 Hirano, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0023, Japan

FUGLEN ASAKUSA

6, Taito City · FUGLEN ASAKUSA · 2-chōme-6-15 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Chill café serving coffee with single-origin beans, plus cocktails, Norwegian waffles & baked goods.

SHI-TEN coffee

4, Chiyoda City · SHI-TEN coffee · 5-chōme-4-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Fuglen Tokyo

16, Shibuya · Fuglen Tokyo · 1-chōme-16-11 Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0063, Japan

Cocktails, coffee & Scandinavian baked goods in a trendy, wood-paneled space with vintage decor.

Raw Sugar Roast

9, Setagaya City · Raw Sugar Roast · 3-chōme-9-4 Miyasaka, Setagaya City, Tokyo 156-0051, Japan

はまの屋パーラー 日本橋本店

7, Chuo City · はまの屋パーラー 日本橋本店 · Japan, 〒103-0022 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashimuromachi, 1-chōme−7−２ 八木長ビル B1F

Onibus Coffee

14, Meguro City · Onibus Coffee · 2 Chome-14-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan

A Happy Pancake Ginza

8, Chuo City · A Happy Pancake Ginza · Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5-chōme−8−５ ニューギンザビル10号館 7階B号

THE MATCHA TOKYO 表参道

11, Shibuya · THE MATCHA TOKYO 表参道 · 5-chōme-11-13 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

nadoya no katte

19, Shibuya · nadoya no katte · 3-chōme-19-3 Nishihara, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan

OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY 麻布台

2, Minato City · OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY 麻布台 · Japan, 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabudai, 1-chōme−2−４ ヒルズガーデンプラザC 日本 B1F, ヒルズ マーケット内

FUGLEN SANGŪBASHI

20, Shibuya · FUGLEN SANGŪBASHI · Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya, Yoyogi, 4-chōme−20 20 番 10 号

Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery & Cafe

7, Koto City · Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery & Cafe · 3-chōme-7-2 Hirano, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0023, Japan

dotcom space Tokyo

19, Shibuya · dotcom space Tokyo · Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−19−19 エリンデール神宮前 B1F

Recoco Record Cafe

1, Shibuya · Recoco Record Cafe · Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 3-chōme−1−１０ Irie First Plaza, PLAZA1階

GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS

3-chōme, Chiyoda City · GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS · Japan, 〒101-0054 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Nishikicho, 3 Chome−16 香村ビル １階

Trendy destination for specialty coffees with house-roasted, single-origin beans & pastries.

Otonari Coffee

2-chōme, Chiyoda City · Otonari Coffee · Japan, 〒101-0051 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Jinbōchō, 2-chōme−４８ 2F

The Coffee Counter Tokyo (カフェ)

17, Chiyoda City · The Coffee Counter Tokyo (カフェ) · 東神田イチオクビル 1階, 1 Chome-17-5 Higashikanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0031, Japan

Rikugien Gardens

16, Bunkyo City · Rikugien Gardens · 6-chōme-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0021, Japan

Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond.

Kiyosumi Gardens

3, Koto City · Kiyosumi Gardens · 3-chōme-3-9 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0024, Japan

Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City · Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden · 11 Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

Hamarikyu Gardens

1, Chuo City · Hamarikyu Gardens · 1-1 Hamarikyūteien, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0046, Japan

Public park with a pond, laid out in the Edo-period style, on the site of 17th-century Shogun villa.

Yoyogi Park

2, Shibuya · Yoyogi Park · 2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

Ueno Park

Uenokoen, Taito City · Ueno Park · 4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

Inokashira Park

18, Musashino · Inokashira Park · 1-chōme-18-31 Gotenyama, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0005, Japan

Established in 1917, this 95-acre city park features a pond with boating facilities, a zoo & trails.

Yoyogi Park

2, Shibuya · Yoyogi Park · 2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City · Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden · 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan

Bar TRENCH

5, Shibuya · Bar TRENCH · Japan, 〒150-0021 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisunishi, 1-chōme−5−８ Dis Ebisu Bldg., １０２

memento mori

17, Minato City · memento mori · Japan, 〒105-6403 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 1-chōme−17−１ Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 3F

Bar Benfiddich

13, Shinjuku City · Bar Benfiddich · Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1-chōme−13−７ 大和家ビル 9F

Bar Centifolia

6, Minato City · Bar Centifolia · Japan, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujūban, 1-chōme−6−５ ラミュウーズ十番ビル ラミューズ麻布十番ビル6F

the sg club

7, Shibuya · the sg club · 1-chōme-7-8 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan

Bar 石の華 Ishinohana

6, Shibuya · Bar 石の華 Ishinohana · Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 3-chōme−6−２ Yagi Bldg.2, B1

BLUE NOTE PLACE

20, Shibuya · BLUE NOTE PLACE · 4 Chome-20-4 Ebisu, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan

tico 高円寺

６８, 杉並区 · tico 高円寺 · Japan, 〒166-0002 Tokyo, Suginami City, Koenjiminami, 3 Chome−６８

Mikkeller Tokyo

19, Shibuya · Mikkeller Tokyo · 2 Chome-19-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan

INC cocktails

5, Shibuya · INC cocktails · Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 1 Chome−5−6 B1F