Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Established in the year 1355 and restored in 1478, Yushima Tenmangu (also known as Yushima Tenjin) enshrines poet and scholar Sugawara no …
Established in the year 1355 and restored in 1478, Yushima Tenmangu (also known as Yushima Tenjin) enshrines poet and scholar Sugawara no …
A large and important Shinto shrine in the Kanda/Ochanomizu area, the Myojin shrine is home to the Kanda festival which is one of the three …
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A free Moomin-themed park also known as Akebono Kodomo no Mori Park. It's a 20-minute walk from Motokaji Station, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Saitama …
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Tokyo's Imperial Palace is a popular tourist spot in the city and despite limited access, there are gardens and parks to enjoy nonetheless. The …
Located in the square next to Hibiya Tokyo Midtown. The current statue replaces a much smaller one that was previously on the site.
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A major temple next to Shiba Park and in the shadow of Tokyo Tower. It's popular with photographers who want to juxtapose the traditional with …