10 Temples & Shrines Gotokuji Temple, Setagaya Nicole Bauer Gotokuji, the birthplace of Maneki Neko, the 'waving cat', surprises the visitor with extensive temple grounds and its Zen..
6 Temples & Shrines Kameido Tenjin Shrine Manish Prabhune Kameido Tenjin Shrine, also called Shitamachi-no Tenjin-sama, has an incredibly beautiful setting, right in the center of Tokyo.
Sanja Matsuri Festival 2016 Jeradyne Cheong The Sanja Matsuri festival held in May in Asakusa every year is one of the wildest and most popular festivals in Tokyo. It cel..
11 Temples & Shrines Sweeping Views of Tokyo City Hall Yoshiko Toyama If the weather is clear, you can enjoy views of the Tama mountains and Mount Fuji. This is an inexpensive tourist spot. And with..
Gardens & Parks The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Featured Explore Katsushika, and discover the perfectly preserved spirit, cuisine, and crafts of old Edo.
9 Temples & Shrines Zojo-ji Brian Wood-Koiwa Zojo-ji was once the family temple of the Tokugawa Shoguns during the Edo period (1603-1868). Today, Tokyo Tower rises majestically..
13 Temples & Shrines Multiple Ema at Meiji Jingu Odilia Sindy Okinawati See ema wooden plaques written not only in Japanese, but also in various foreign languages.
6 Temples & Shrines Jindaiji Temple, Tokyo Andrew Ng Jindaiji temple in one of Tokyo's suburbs is an easy trip to make. If you want an authentic atmosphere, this is the temple to..