Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Sightseeing
Akasaka Palace (赤坂離宮 Akasaka rikyu), or the State Guest House (迎賓館 Geihinkan), is one of the two State Guesthouses of the Government of Japan. The palace was originally built as the Imperial Palace for the Crown Prince (東宮御所 Togu gosho) in 1909.
51 locals recommend
Akasaka Palace (State Guesthouse)
2-chōme-1-1 MotoakasakaAkasaka Palace (赤坂離宮 Akasaka rikyu), or the State Guest House (迎賓館 Geihinkan), is one of the two State Guesthouses of the Government of Japan. The palace was originally built as the Imperial Palace for the Crown Prince (東宮御所 Togu gosho) in 1909.
Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー Tōkyō Sukaitsurī) is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 metres (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa (829.8 m/2,722 ft).
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー Tōkyō Sukaitsurī) is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 metres (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa (829.8 m/2,722 ft).
Tokyo Tower (東京タワー Tōkyō tawā) is a communications and observation tower in the Shiba-koen. At 332.9 metres (1,092 ft), it is the second-tallest structure in Japan.
1436 locals recommend
Tokyo Tower
4-chōme-2-8 ShibakōenTokyo Tower (東京タワー Tōkyō tawā) is a communications and observation tower in the Shiba-koen. At 332.9 metres (1,092 ft), it is the second-tallest structure in Japan.
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 Kōkyo, literally "Imperial Residence") is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace (宮殿 Kyūden), the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
377 locals recommend
Imperial Palace
1-1 ChiyodaThe Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 Kōkyo, literally "Imperial Residence") is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace (宮殿 Kyūden), the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
The Tsukiji Market (築地市場 Tsukiji shijō), supervised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market (東京都中央卸売市場 Tōkyō-to Chūō Oroshiuri Shijō) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world and also one of the largest wholesale food markets of any kind.
1032 locals recommend
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThe Tsukiji Market (築地市場 Tsukiji shijō), supervised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market (東京都中央卸売市場 Tōkyō-to Chūō Oroshiuri Shijō) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world and also one of the largest wholesale food markets of any kind.
Ameya-Yokochō (アメヤ横丁 Ameya alley) is an open-air market in the Taito Ward, located next to Ueno Station. The market is approximately 164,227 square feet in area, starting just behind the Yodobashi Camera building and following the Yamanote Line south until the Komuro building.
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoAmeya-Yokochō (アメヤ横丁 Ameya alley) is an open-air market in the Taito Ward, located next to Ueno Station. The market is approximately 164,227 square feet in area, starting just behind the Yodobashi Camera building and following the Yamanote Line south until the Komuro building.
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮 Meiji Jingū), located in Shibuya, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto.
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Meiji Jingu Treasure House
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōMeiji Shrine (明治神宮 Meiji Jingū), located in Shibuya, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto.
Parks & Nature
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑 Shinjuku Gyoen) is a large park and garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya. It was originally a residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period. Afterwards, it became a garden under the management of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. It is now a national park under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment.
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiShinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑 Shinjuku Gyoen) is a large park and garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya. It was originally a residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period. Afterwards, it became a garden under the management of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. It is now a national park under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment.
Yoyogi Park (代々木公園 Yoyogi kōen) is a park in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Shrine.
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōYoyogi Park (代々木公園 Yoyogi kōen) is a park in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Shrine.
Ueno Park (上野公園 Ueno Kōen) is a spacious public park in the Ueno district of Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the temple of Kan'ei-ji. Amongst the country's first public parks, it was founded following the western example as part of the borrowing and assimilation of international practices that characterizes the early Meiji period. The home of a number of major museums, Ueno Park is also celebrated in spring for its cherry blossoms and hanami.
314 locals recommend
Uenokoen
Ueno Park (上野公園 Ueno Kōen) is a spacious public park in the Ueno district of Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the temple of Kan'ei-ji. Amongst the country's first public parks, it was founded following the western example as part of the borrowing and assimilation of international practices that characterizes the early Meiji period. The home of a number of major museums, Ueno Park is also celebrated in spring for its cherry blossoms and hanami.
Large park in the middle of Shinjuku. Really quiet at night, good for a walk.
457 locals recommend
Shinjuku Chuo Park
2-chōme-11 NishishinjukuLarge park in the middle of Shinjuku. Really quiet at night, good for a walk.
Hibiyakoen
Japanese traditional city park.
Arts & Culture
Kabuki-za (歌舞伎座) in Ginza is the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form. The Kabuki-za was originally opened by a Meiji era journalist, Fukuchi Gen'ichirō.
404 locals recommend
Kabukiza Tower
4-chōme-12-15 GinzaKabuki-za (歌舞伎座) in Ginza is the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form. The Kabuki-za was originally opened by a Meiji era journalist, Fukuchi Gen'ichirō.
The Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館 Mitaka no Mori Jiburi Bijutsukan, Mitaka Forest Ghibli Museum) is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli.
749 locals recommend
Mitaka City Art Museum of Fine Arts
1-chōme-1-83 ShimorenjakuThe Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館 Mitaka no Mori Jiburi Bijutsukan, Mitaka Forest Ghibli Museum) is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli.
The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館 Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan), or TNM, established in 1872, is the oldest Japanese national museum, the largest art museum in Japan and one of the largest art museums in the world.
206 locals recommend
Tokyo National Museum
13-9 UenokōenThe Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館 Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan), or TNM, established in 1872, is the oldest Japanese national museum, the largest art museum in Japan and one of the largest art museums in the world.
The National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館 Kokuritsu Seiyō Bijutsukan) is the premier public art gallery in Japan specializing in art from the Western tradition.
246 locals recommend
National Museum of Western Art
7-7 UenokōenThe National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館 Kokuritsu Seiyō Bijutsukan) is the premier public art gallery in Japan specializing in art from the Western tradition.
Entertainment & Activities
"Ooedo Onsen" You can enjoy many various onsen(hot spring).
183 locals recommend
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hot Springs
2-chōme-6-3 Aomi"Ooedo Onsen" You can enjoy many various onsen(hot spring).
Tokyo Disney Resort
MaihamaTokyo Disney Resort
Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenUeno Zoo
Toho Cinemas Shinjuku
1-chōme-19-1 KabukichōThe best cinema in Tokyo with a life size Gozilla object.
Shinagawa Aquarium
3-chōme-2-1 KatsushimaShinagawa aquarium, the most famus in Tokyo.
Getting Around
Narita International Airport
1-1 FurugomeNarita International Airport
Haneda Airport
Haneda International Airport
Yurakucho Station
2-chōme-9 YūrakuchōYurakucho station
Ikebukuro Station
1-chōme-28 MinamiikebukuroIkebukuro station
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuShinjuku station
Shibuya Sky Souvenir Shop
2-chōme-24 ShibuyaShibuya station
Shinagawa Station
3-chōme-26-27 TakanawaShinagawa station
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiTokyo station
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoUeno station
Akihabara
Akihabara Sta.
Okachimachi Station
5-chōme-27 UenoOkachimachi Sta.
Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaAsakusa Sta.
Ginza Nagano
4-chōme-1-2 GinzaGinza Sta.
Roppongi Sta. station
9-chōme-7-39 AkasakaRoppongi Sta.
Takadanobaba Club Phase
3-chōme-8 TakadaTakadanobaba Sta.
Oshiage Sta.(SKYTREE) station
1-chōme-1-65 OshiageOshiage Sta.
Essentials
7-Eleven
8-chōme-5-12 GinzaSeven-Eleven open 24hours
FamilyMart
1-chōme-12-14 KomagataFamily Mart open 24hours