From shopping to cultural and traditional attractions, there is more to discover in Tokyo Skytree Town other than the world’s largest telecommunications tower.
Tokyo Sky tree is a 634-metre high broadcasting tower with two public observation decks, restaurants, shops and other facilities in Sumida, Tokyo.
Some locals might still hold a candle for the more retro Tokyo Tower but the Skytree is a competing favorite for good reason.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館 Edo Tōkyō Hakubutsukan) in Ryogoku is one of our family’s top picks for visitors. One stop Tokyo history from the beginning.
Tokyo through the centuries at this funny-looking but seriously impressive museum.
The Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館) at the Tokyo Skytree Soramachi is a slightly expensive but creatively designed aquarium. If you are visiting the Skytree, the aquarium is a good add on if you have 30-90 mins. It is a relaxed and cool environment where kids can see a variety of aquatic life in a short p…
Discover one of Japan’s greatest artists in the suburbs of Tokyo.
More than just a respite from the bustle of Tokyo, Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden’s Japanese clover tunnel is also one of my top Tokyo Instagram spots.
Kodomonoyu is an inside play center that has been designed to be like a Japanese onsen but the water has been replaced by over 88,000 plastic balls.
A huge park next to Ueno station. There is art museum with some open air art installations. There is a temple, and a few huge lakes. We came for picnic during Spring.
With the lush sakura dori, swan boat rental and various other attractions, Ueno Park is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
Head to First Avenue at Tokyo Station for your fill of cute anime/manga characters, tasty ramen, and delicious okashi, or Japanese sweets.
Our early morning visit to Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine involved a 6:30am session of Radio Taiso with the local senior citizens, followed by a walk to Yanaka Ginza.
This shrine may look like it’s plucked straight from Kyoto, but its torii tunnel and blooming azalea sit nestled right in Tokyo.
Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival from mid-April till the end of Golden Week (1st week of May) is a beautiful landscape of ancient Japanese temple buildings
Tokyo Dome Top Family Activities include the Tokyo Dome, an amusement park, day spa, museums. Check out our top reasons to visit Tokyo Dome City.
2k540 in Akihabra is the perfect place to shop for souvenirs made in Japan. Support local makers and shop fashion, jewellery and homewares all in one spot.
2K540 Aki-Oka - Japanese Artisan Stores. Find over 25 Japanese artisan stores in one location by visiting the 2K540 Aki-Oka Artisan space.
Looking for a peaceful sanctuary in Tokyo? Kiyosumi Gardens features exotic stones, over 4,000 trees and an historic teahouse on a serene pond.
Ueno Zoo is Japan’s oldest and most famous zoo having opened its gate to the public in March 1882. The Ueno Zoo is conveniently located in Ueno Park which is near both Ueno Station and Nezu Station. It is one of our families favorites for 2-3 hours.
The Yanaka Ginza shotengai is the main vein of the Yanaka neighbourhood; a place for shopping, dining and 1950s Tokyo charm.
If you love Team Lab, the projection mapping museum, then you will love this new Art Aquarium opening in Tokyo this year!
If you are a bargain shopper, Ameyokocho is a must visit in Tokyo. The Tokyo bargain street near Ueno Staiton is awesome to get deals on food and fashion
