Kanto
La région de Kanto est la région la plus peuplée du Japon avec les grandes préfectures comme Tokyo et Kanagawa. Elle est composée de 7 préfectures.
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Kamakura Hasedera Temple
The whole precinct of the Hasedera is said to represent The Pure Land of Happiness in Buddhism and the corridor is like a holy path to the paradise of Buddhism. Along the corridor, seasonal flowers such as peonies in spring, hydrangeas, and clematises in summer always please visitors.
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Musée Ghibli de Mitaka
Japan’s leading animation producer is without a doubt Studio Ghibli, having produced 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films in Japan. The studio is known for…
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Village de bonsaïs d’Omiya
Omiya’s main attraction is the Omiya Bonsai Village, one of the best places in Japan to get an in-depth insight into the art of aesthetic miniaturization.
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Kawagoe
In the prefecture of Saitama, there is a special place, an intact village that has remained of the Edo Period (1603-1868). It is called Kawagoe and is one of the most important tourist spots in the prefecture.
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Tokyo Skytree
The Tokyo Sky Tree is the holder of the record for the world’s tallest tower. Along with becoming a major tourist attraction, the structure’s main purpose is as a television and radio broadcasting tower.
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Sanctuaire Daijingu de Tokyo
If you are looking for luck in the area of love, you can visit the Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. Located near the Kudanshita area, this Shrine has as its main deity Goddess Amaterasu, goddess of the sun and who has a deep connection with the imperial family.
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Shinobazunoike Bentendo
In the Taito district of the city of Tokyo, you can find endless wonderful places of historical and current nature. One of them is the great Ueno Park, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
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Sanctuaire de Nezu
Nezu jinja (or Nezu shrine) is the oldest Shinto Shrine of Tokyo, established in 1705. This temple is dedicated to the god of winds and seas, and having survived the war, it is considered a heritage of high cultural importance since all its buildings date from the year in which it was established.
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Meiji Shrine
Near the areas of Shibuya and Harajuku is the famous Meiji Jingu, where the souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken are venerated. Today it is one of the most important tourist spots in Tokyo, attracting thousands of tourists from early in the morning.
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Musée d’Edo-Tokyo
In the heart of the Japanese sumo wrestling city of Ryogoku is the acclaimed Edo-Tokyo Museum. An enormous structure of 62 meters high, boasting…
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Shinjuku Gyoen
The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility.
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Café Owl Village à Harajuku
In the Harajuku area near Takeshita Street, there is a special store that allows the visitor to be in direct contact with real owls.
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Maison de bains Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Oedo Onsen Monogatari is an onsen theme park and was created to resemble a bathhouse in the Edo period (1603-1868). Upon arrival, you choose a design of yukata (summer kimono) and…
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Ikebukuro
North-west of central Tokyo is one of the most active centers in the city. Being the third busiest station in Tokyo, Ikebukuro is an area that offers a variety of activities for all audiences. Ikebukuro is one of the meeting places for young people, so you can see groups of friends walking through the district.
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Marchés de Tsukiji et de Toyosu
In 2018, the fish market (including the famous tuna auction) and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops stayed behind in Tsukiji…
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Harajuku
Harajuku is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, museums and design book stores, but let’s start with the area’s most famous highlight, Takeshita Street.
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Parc d’Ueno
In the Ueno park there are many temples and museums, and it is one of the best places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.
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Le palais impérial
One of the most important visits on the journey through the metropolis of Tokyo is the imposing Imperial Palace. Situated near the newly renovated Tokyo station, it is a nice walk…
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Shibuya
Shibuya est l’un des quartiers les plus célèbres de Tokyo. Ce quartier spécial a été fondé le 15 mars 1947. Selon les données de 2008, il compte une population de 208 371 habitants et une densité de 13 540 personnes par km². La superficie totale est de 15,11 km². Shibuya signifie « vallée tranquille »…
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Comment utiliser les trains JR
If you are staying in a hotel or a hostel, you will usually get an indication to get to the nearest train station.