Haneda Airport 26 min
Imperial Palace (5 min) This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. Ueno Onshi Park (20 min) Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. Yoyogi Park (15 min) Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees. Meiji Jingu (16 min) Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden. Hamarikyu Gardens (12 min) Public park with a pond, laid out in the Edo-period style, on the site of 17th-century Shogun villa. Tokyo Tower (11 min) Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions. Roppongi Hills (9 min) Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck. Sensō-ji (21 min) Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Tokyo Skytree (24 min) World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (14 min) Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (9 min) This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse. Odaiba (15 min) Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more. Harajuku (14 min) Cool area known for street art, trendy youth fashion, vintage & cosplay shops & casual street fare. Edo Castle Ruins (7 min) Moats, walls & other remains of this castle built in 1457 are now part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Roppongi (11 min) Lively destination featuring bustling bars/nightlife, restaurants, boutiques & fine art venues. |