Haneda Airport 25 min
Tokyo Tower (15 min) Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions. Tokyo National Museum (15 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. Sensō-ji (11 min) Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Odaiba (15 min) Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more. Imperial Palace (9 min) This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. Edo-Tokyo Museum (13 min) Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (20 min) This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse. Hamarikyu Gardens (10 min) Public park with a pond, laid out in the Edo-period style, on the site of 17th-century Shogun villa. Harajuku (22 min) Cool area known for street art, trendy youth fashion, vintage & cosplay shops & casual street fare. Ueno Zoo (8 min) 19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda. Meiji Jingu (22 min) Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden. Roppongi (14 min) Lively destination featuring bustling bars/nightlife, restaurants, boutiques & fine art venues. Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji (10 min) A 3.9-meter-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple. Tokyo Skytree (15 min) World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views. |