Some 200 monkeys live in this area. The legend has it that they started to take dips in the hot pools during the 1960s when a local Japanese inn or ‘ryokan’ owner took pity on them and left food out in winter. A special outdoor bath or ‘rotemburo’ was eventually built for them, and Life…
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. The center is located in Yamanashi prefecture, very near Mount Fuji, and is surrounded by nature. The center hopes that visitors…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility.
In the Harajuku area near Takeshita Street, there is a special store that allows the visitor to be in direct contact with real owls.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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 »…