Haneda Airport 29 min
Edo-Tokyo Museum (14 min) Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits. Imperial Palace (13 min) This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. Tokyo Skytree (7 min) World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views. Tokyo Tower (20 min) Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions. National Museum of Western Art (8 min) Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959. Sensō-ji (4 min) Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Tokyo National Museum (8 min) Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries. Ueno Onshi Park (11 min) Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. Meiji Jingu (26 min) Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (24 min) This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse. Ueno Zoo (8 min) 19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda. Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji (11 min) A 3.9-meter-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple. Tokyo Disneyland (24 min) Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters. Roppongi (19 min) Lively destination featuring bustling bars/nightlife, restaurants, boutiques & fine art venues. Odaiba (19 min) Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more. |