Close to the station

Nihonbashi

It is the center of the transportation network and a commercial area that has continued to develop since the Edo period with kimono stores - department stores.

Nihonbashi / Tourist Attractions

Shiroi Koibito Park

A theme park where you watch, learn, and taste sweets and happiness.

Sapporo / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

• 4 Mar 2024

  In Sapporo, Discover Shiroi Koibito Park, a Theme Park Dedicated to Sweets!

  Shiroi Koibito ("White Lover" in English) is a type of langue de chat cookie with an established name as a souvenir of Hokkaido. ISHIYA Seika, the company that manufactures it, also operates a theme park dedicated to sweets. Along with delicious sweets, visitors can enjoy the rose garden where its namesake flowers proudly bloom.

Kyoto Gyoen

The park is centered around the palace where emperors have lived for more than 500 years.

Kyoto / Parks & Gardens

Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel

A luxe stay at a hotel with great location and even better views overlooking the city.

Aichi / Hotels

Conrad Osaka

A hotel in a convenient location for both business and leisure, proud of its view from 200 meters above the ground.

Osaka / Hotels

Ippoh Main Store

Ippoh has been in business for over 180 years since the end of the Edo period. It is one of Osaka's best-established tempura restaurants, attracting VIPs from home and abroad.

Osaka / Japanese Cuisine

GRANSTA TOKYO

JR East’s largest mall in the Tokyo Station with nearly 180 sweets shops, cafes, restaurants and general stores.

Tokyo Station Neighborhood / Commercial Buildings

• 7 Feb 2024

  A complete guide to the best things to do in Gransta Tokyo! 25 must-visit recommendations!

  Gransta at Tokyo Station consists of Gransta Tokyo, Gransta Marunouchi, and Gransta Yaekita. It is JR East's largest commercial complex built inside of a train station, where you will find a variety of stores, cafes, and restaurants from all over Japan. We will introduce some of the recommended stores in Gransta, where you can find everything from gourmet food to shopping and unique Japanese experiences.

• 7 Feb 2024

  At the Gransta, enjoy shopping and gourmet food without stepping out of the station!

  Gransta, inside the JR Tokyo station, is JR East’s largest Ekinaka (inside a train station) commercial facility. An array of gourmet food, general goods, clothing, and major brands in new types of stores - full of intriguing shops to see! Besides the shops, event spaces and decorations on the avenues are worth a look. Stop by on the way to your destination.

Atomic Bomb Dome
(Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park)

An esteemed building artifact that stands in remembrance of the bombing of Japan. The Peace Bell stands at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima / Museums

TOKYO Solamachi

Spreading from the Base of TOKYO SKYTREE, a Retail Complex with a Wide Variety of Shops and Entertainment.

Oshiage / Commercial Buildings

• 10 Oct 2024

  19 things to do in Tokyo

  Tokyo, Japan's largest city and capital, is a melting pot of cultures and people from various regions within the country and abroad, serving as the economic and cultural heart of Japan. The city is not just at the forefront of trends and technology but also home to amazing traditional culture and amazing buildings that embody the essence of Japan, making it arguably the most diversely attractive destination in the country. Consequently, Tokyo is replete with a multitude of tourist spots, gourmet dining, shopping areas, accommodation facilities, and hosts numerous events. For those unsure of where to start their Tokyo sightseeing journey, we've carefully selected some of the best must-visit spots to help guide your travel plans.

• 28 Mar 2024

  Tokyo・Asakusa Photo spots for cherry blossoms around Tokyo Skytree area.

  There are a lot of scenic spots for photo taking near Asakusa Station, as there are Sumida River, cherry blossoms and Tokyo Skytree.

Hakone Shrine

A revered and mystic power spot! An acclaimed shrine that heralds the guardian god of Hakone.

Hakone / Shrines & Temples

Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle’s tower is at the heart of this Park with multi facilities and concert / event halls.

Osaka / Parks & Gardens

• 24 Jul 2024

  Experience the History and Nature of Japan’s Three Great Castles! Your Guide to Touring Osaka Castle

  Osaka Castle, affectionately referred to as "Taiko-san's Castle" by locals, stands as a symbol of Osaka. The site is home to numerous structures designated as Important Cultural Properties and is famous for the Osaka Castle Park, a renowned cherry blossom viewing spot. Often listed among Japan’s three great castles, Osaka Castle is celebrated worldwide for its beauty. This article highlights the must-see attractions for first-time visitors to ensure you make the most of your visit.

Tokyo Trick Art Museum

A Theme Park Where You Can Enjoy Mysterious “Trick Art”!

Odaiba / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

• 23 Jan 2020

  Introducing 5 TrickArt Museums Around Japan!

  TrickArt is a form of entertainment originating in Japan, offering unusual experiences using trompe l’oeil techniques to make art appear to be 3-dimensional. Among the 17 TrickArt museums throughout Japan, this article will introduce 5 places, each with its own size and characteristics!

• 25 Aug 2021

  Experience the Latest TRICKAR at the Renovated Tokyo Trick Art Museum!

  Using visual illusion such as 3-D pictures and works of art that look entirely different depending the angle at which they are seen, Trick Art creates amazing experiences. The Trick Art Museum, where this incredible art can be enjoyed, is now open after being renovated!

• 2 Dec 2019

  What is Made-in-Japan "Trick Art"? Watch this Video to Find Out How it's Made!!

  "Trick Art" utilizes visual illusions to create unusual viewer experiences, such as 3-D paintings and works with differing impressions depending on the angle. For example, in the two versions of the picture below, the length of the woman's legs appear to change depending on the angle at which it's viewed.

Kappabashi Dougu Street®

A Shopping Street with Anything You Might Need Related to Food.

Ueno / Shopping Streets

Kegon Falls

A Majestic Waterfall Spilling Down a 97-Meter-Tall Cliff.

Tochigi / Nature Spots

Yakiago Shio Ramen Takahashi, Shinjuku Main Store

Ramen in a Soup Made with the High-Class Ingredient “Yakiago”.

Shinjuku / Ramen

• 7 May 2024

  A Complete List of Best Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo!

  Tokyo is a “ramen arena”, where too many excellent ramen restaurants are concentrated. Dazzled by much choice, quite a few foreign tourists might be of two minds before entering a restaurant to consummate their tours. So, we select and categorize huge popular ramen restaurants and list their information here for your reference!

Takahata-san Myō-ō-in Kongōji Temple (Takahata Fudoson)

One of the three major Fudo temples in Kanto, known as the head temple for traffic safety prayers, and the family Temple of Toshizo Hijikata of the Shinsengumi.

Hachioji / Shrines & Temples

• 2 May 2024

  Hydrangeas at Tokyo’s Takahata Fudo-son Temple

  Takahata Fudo-son Temple is located in Hino City of Tokyo Prefecture. It is one of the three famous Fudo temples of the Kanto region, and it is one of Tokyo’s most famous locations for hydrangeas. The temple has around 7500 hydrangeas of 200 varieties growing wild around it, and a hydrangea festival is held annually from early June through early July, when they are at their most beautiful.

Majime na Tokeiya KAME-KICHI

This is a watch shop with an abundant line-up of new and used brands.

Nakano, Suginami, Nerima / Jewelry & Watches

• 18 Mar 2020

  Check Out a Famous Watch Shop in Tokyo! Here are the Top 5 Recommendations!

  In Tokyo's Nakano Ward is a luxury brand watch specialty shop called Kame-Kichi. It enjoys a good reputation as a place where popular brands of watches, such as Rolex and Cartier, can be purchased more cheaply than elsewhere. With a regular lineup of about 3,000 timepieces, this shop is top-class. Feel secure knowing that you can consult with foreign staff members when making purchases. This article will introduce 5 wristwatches recommended by Kame-Kichi's knowledgeable staff!

• 8 Jun 2021

  Brand-Name Watches are Even Cheaper now at Majime-na-Tokeiya, Kame-Kichi!Tokyo

  From Tokyo's Nakano Station, walk three minutes and you'll see Majime-na-Tokeiya (Serious Watch Shop) Kame-Kichi, specializing in luxury brand watches. With an extensive selection of over 3,000 watches, this shop offers competitive pricing, making it a popular place to shop.

• 8 Jun 2021

  Nakano, Tokyo’s favourite specialty watch store, Majime na Tokeiya KAME-KICHI, just opened its new annex!

  In Tokyo? And perhaps on the hunt for a new luxury watch as well? If so, we have just the store for you! We’ve introduced Majime na Tokeiya KAME-KICHI in a previous article, and today we’d like to give you some updated info on this noteworthy specialty watch store. It is easily accessible: only a 3-minute walk from Nakano Station, which is just one stop away from Shinjuku Station on the Chuo Line. KAME-KICHI’s abundant selection of fine watches is just one of the many reasons we can’t recommend it enough.

Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER　

From the Sky Deck, you can look down the whole city. Lodging in the symbol of Nagoya will be a special experience.

Aichi / Observatories

LaQua

A combined facility joining together shops, restaurants, a spa, and attractions

Kudanshita, Korakuen / Commercial Buildings

Yokohama Chinatown

Seeking Authentic Taste and Exotic Atmosphere of China in One of the Three Largest Chinatowns in Japan.

Yokohama / Famous Places

Susukino

It is one of the three major entertainment districts in Japan and synonymous with nighttime sightseeing in Hokkaido.

Sapporo / Famous Places

Nijo-jo Castle

This is a symbol of the power of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Kyoto. There are numerous valuable remains and attractions, including the national treasure Ninomaru-goten Palace.

Kyoto / Shrines & Temples

Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)

The shrine that houses the sacred sword mentioned in “Kojiki” and “Nihon Shoki” (Chronicles of Japan including myths, legends, songs, genealogies and oral traditions).

Aichi / Shrines & Temples

• 30 Apr 2024

  Enjoy Unique Experiences in 6 Popular Places in Aichi Prefecture!

  Located in the middle of the Japanese archipelago, Aichi Prefecture offers year-round sightseeing, thanks to its mild climate in all seasons. Starting with the LEGOLAND Japan theme park, and ending up with one of the gourmet dishes called, "Nagoya-Meshi", I'll tell you about all the popular spots to visit in Aichi Prefecture!

LA CITTADELLA

A complex commercial facility inspired by Italian hill towns.

Kawasaki / Commercial Buildings

Kiyosumi Gardens

The garden has a reputation for the beauty of the harmony of famous stones and pine trees collected from all over Japan, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of Japan in a circular fountain garden.

Kiyosumi Shirakawa / Parks & Gardens

• 25 Mar 2024

  Tokyo Koto-ku Complete Travel Guide

  Koto-ku is located in the center of Tokyo and has excellent access. In addition, Koto-ku has many attractive sightseeing spots. From the latest fashionable spots to temples, shrines, and shopping streets where you feel the history.