12 Gardens & Parks Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms Todd Wojnowski Ueno Park (Ueno Koen) is one of Tokyo's most famous spots for viewing the cherry blossoms during the spring sakura season.
Culture Renting a Kimono in Asakusa Jerome Baquilar Renting a Kimono in Asakusa: My fun experience wearing traditional wear in Tokyo.
12 Temples & Shrines Zuirin-ji Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's historic Yanaka district, Zuirin-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, worth seeking out for its beautiful wooden carvings...
9 Culture Eishou-ji Temple in Uguisudani Peter Sidell In the Uguisudani district of Tokyo, Eishou-ji is a quiet, restful Buddhist temple, with some interesting features and beautiful..
Museums Ueno: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Takako Sakamoto Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is Japan's oldest 'Palace' of music and ballet. In 1961, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government constructed..
16 Culture Shugen-ji temple, Ueno Peter Sidell Between Tokyo's historical Ueno and Asakusa districts, Shugen-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with some interesting, unusual..
12 Temples & Shrines Senso-ji Temple at Asakusa Yoshiko Toyama Senso-ji is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo. Since the beginning of the Edo era, many people come here. The New Year's holidays..
Culture Ozashiki Odori of Asakusa Geisha Kylie Plester Enjoy a free performance of Geisha dancing in Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.