Haneda Airport 31 min
Ueno Zoo (12 min) 19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda. Imperial Palace (15 min) This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. Roppongi (20 min) Lively destination featuring bustling bars/nightlife, restaurants, boutiques & fine art venues. Tokyo Skytree (14 min) World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views. Ueno Onshi Park (14 min) Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. Edo-Tokyo Museum (19 min) Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits. Harajuku (28 min) Cool area known for street art, trendy youth fashion, vintage & cosplay shops & casual street fare. Yoyogi Park (25 min) Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees. Sensō-ji (11 min) Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji (12 min) A 3.9-meter-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple. Odaiba (21 min) Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more. Tokyo Tower (21 min) Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions. Meiji Jingu (27 min) Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden. Tokyo National Museum (15 min) Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (25 min) This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse. |