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October: Autumn
Hama-rikyu GardensRape blossoms in March, cherry blossoms early April
Ueno ParkCherry blossoms, late March to early April
Tokyo Midtown and Hinokicho ParkCherry blossoms and evening light-up, mid-March to early April
Ueno Toshogu ShrinePeony garden open mid-April to mid-May
Konno Hachimangu ShrineAnnual grand festival and mikoshi parade in mid-September
Yebisu Garden PlaceBaccarat chandelier on display from November
Yoyogi ParkCherry blossoms in late March-early April; ginkgo yellow in late November
4 places
Temples & shrines
The big names and the quiet ones, from gold pavilions to neighbourhood shrines.
Ueno
Ueno Toshogu Shrine
Best in April–May
Iidabashi
Tokyo Daijingu
Any time of year
Shibuya
Konno Hachimangu Shrine
Best in September
Nakameguro
Yutenji Temple
Any time of year
3 places
Gardens, rivers & hills
Somewhere to slow down: riverbanks, gardens, parks and views from the hills.
Shiodome & Tsukiji
Hama-rikyu Gardens
Best in March–April
Ueno
Ueno Park
Best in March–April
Roppongi
Tokyo Midtown and Hinokicho Park
Best in March–April
2 places
History & landmarks
Castles, palaces and old buildings that tell the story of the place.
Ginza
Kabukiza Theatre
Any time of year
Marunouchi
Imperial Palace Outer Garden
Any time of year
5 places
Streets, food & shopping
Covered arcades, old streets and places to eat.
Shimokitazawa
Shimokitazawa
Any time of year
Shibuya
Nonbei Yokocho
Any time of year
Ebisu
Yebisu Garden Place
Best in December
Shibuya
Shibuya Hikarie
Any time of year
Shibuya
Yoyogi Park
Best in April, November
7 places
Sights & views
Towers, bridges, stations and the modern side of town.
Odaiba
Odaiba Gundam site
Any time of year
Shibuya
Myth of Tomorrow mural
Any time of year
Odaiba
Rainbow Bridge from Odaiba Seaside Park
Any time of year
Shiodome & Tsukiji
Kachidoki Bridge
Any time of year
Oshiage
Tokyo Skytree
Any time of year
Marunouchi
Tokyo Station
Any time of year
Shibuya
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line platform
Any time of year
1 place
Museums
For a rainy day, or a deeper look at the place.
- 船の科学館On our list
Odaiba
Museum of Maritime Science and the Soya
Any time of year
From the journal
Tokyo on Shibuya246
Photos and stories from our visits since 2008, newest first.
Tokyo Station Water Park
The renovations on the west side of Tokyo Station are largely complete and families on the hot summer weekends get the chance to watch their children play…
New Waves for Ginza Line Entrance
The new entrance to the Ginza Line subway at Shibuya station gets some nice curvy-wavy overhead lines. Progress as the city moves forward, but I feel…
Tokyo Station Shinkansen
I have been traveling a bit for work recently. It is always nice to arrive at the station for your train and to have it leave exactly on time. It is even…
Hikarie shopping
Taking a look inside the new Hikarie building in Shibuya. I'm attempting this post from the Wordpress iPhone app, but might resize the photo later if it's…
Yutenji
The weekends are always a good time for a walk. The weather seems to get better and people on the street seem to be smiling more. I didn't have my main…
Yebisu Garden Place
Nice day out with lots of people shopping. A bit warmer than yesterday and clear blue skies. The rest of the country seems to be experiencing the cold…