Haneda Airport 30 min
Imperial Palace (15 min) This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. Asakusa Hanayashiki (7 min) Amusement park with a roller coaster & other high-speed rides, plus kids' activities & eateries. Edo-Tokyo Museum (13 min) Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (26 min) This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse. Ueno Zoo (10 min) 19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda. Tokyo National Museum (10 min) Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries. Sensō-ji (3 min) Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Tokyo Tower (22 min) Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions. National Museum of Western Art (10 min) Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959. Odaiba (21 min) Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more. Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji (8 min) A 3.9-meter-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple. Tokyo Disneyland (23 min) Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters. Ueno Onshi Park (13 min) Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. Tokyo Skytree (11 min) World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views. Meiji Jingu (28 min) Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden. |