Things to Do

Kanto Region Cherry Blossom Spots

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Beautiful gardens with seasonal nature and historical buildings.

Shinjuku / Parks & Gardens

• 9 Feb 2024

  Find solace in three distinctly gorgeous gardens! The handy guide to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

  Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a beloved oasis in the heart of the city. Step inside for a sublime escape where the lush nature of Western-style gardens offer beauty every season and historic buildings greet the eyes.

• 1 Mar 2016

  Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Shinjuku-Gyoen (Shinjuku-ku of Tokyo).

  Shinjuku-Gyoen is one of the largest park in Tokyo and just a short walk from Shinjuku-Gyoen Station（しんじゅくぎょえんまえ） on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.

Meguro River

A Famous Cherry Blossom Spot in Tokyo with 4km of Cherry Trees Lined Together.

Shinagawa / Nature Spots

• 1 Mar 2016

  Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Meguro River (Meguro-ku of Tokyo).

  To Nakameguro Station takes 1 minute on foot from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line • Tokyu Toyoko Line...

Meiji Jingu Gaien (Outer Garden)

Sporting a Variety of Athletic Facilities, its Ginkgo Avenue is Famous.

Shinjuku / Parks & Gardens

Showa Kinen Park

On Vast Grounds, Greenery and Seasonal Flowers Decorate this National Park

Hachioji / Parks & Gardens

• 21 Apr 2016

  “Large orange and golden carpet” made by Iceland poppy, rapeflower, and Nemophila! Please come and visit the Showa Kinen Park (Tachikawa-shi of Tokyo).

  Showa Kinen Park is located in Tachikawa-shi where is out of central Tokyo, and is a park comprises about 160 hectares of completed area.

Ueno Park

The Famous Largest-Scale Cherry Blossom Spot in Tokyo.

Ueno / Parks & Gardens

• 25 Sep 2022

  19 things to do in Tokyo

  Tokyo, Japan's largest city and capital, is a melting pot of cultures and people from various regions within the country and abroad, serving as the economic and cultural heart of Japan. The city is not just at the forefront of trends and technology but also home to amazing traditional culture and amazing buildings that embody the essence of Japan, making it arguably the most diversely attractive destination in the country. Consequently, Tokyo is replete with a multitude of tourist spots, gourmet dining, shopping areas, accommodation facilities, and hosts numerous events. For those unsure of where to start their Tokyo sightseeing journey, we've carefully selected some of the best must-visit spots to help guide your travel plans.

• 20 Mar 2019

  Enjoy Cherry Blossoms and Gourmet Food on a Tram This Spring in Tokyo!

  Cherry blossoms herald in spring in Japan. In Tokyo, they begin to bloom in late March. This article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo that combines cherry blossom viewing and gourmet foods in a ride on “Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line),” which takes an efficient route through great cherry blossom locations!

• 5 Apr 2017

  Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar

  When traveling in Tokyo, it is convenient to utilize public transportation. If you use a discount service such as “Toei One-day Pass (Toei Marugoto Kippu)” that grants you unlimited access to Toei transportation (including Toei Subway, Toei Bus, Toden streetcar and such), you will receive great amount of discount too. This time, we want to tell you about a Tokyo stroll utilizing “Toden Arakawa line” streetcar.

Rikugien Gardens

Along with Koishikawa Korakuen, this is one of Tokyo's two Main Japanese Gardens

Sugamo / Parks & Gardens

• 23 Jan 2019

  Tokyo’s Rikugi-en – Illumination of Weeping Cherry Blossoms and Daimyo Teien

  Rikugi-en is one of Japan’s Nationally Designated Places of Scenic Beauty. This traditional Japanese garden was built by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, favored retainer of shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. The spring event “Illumination of Weeping Cherry Blossoms and Daimyo Teien” will once again be held this year.

• 4 Mar 2016

  Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Rikugienn Gardens (Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo).

  We have provided several reports for cherry blossoms in 2015 and promised will offer special series based on popular locations for cherry blossoms across Japan. This time we would like to introduce you is Rikugienn Gardens where is located in Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo.

Yomiuriland

The representative amusement park of Tokyo that is roughly 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station and can be enjoyed by children and adults throughout the year.

Tama / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

• 1 Nov 2023

  【2023-2024】Your Guide to Good Times at the Yomiuriland Jewellumination

  Every year from winter to spring, the "Jewellumination" is held at Yomiuriland, offering an experience like no other. This event is one of the largest illumination events in the Kanto region, transforming the entire Yomiuriland amusement park into a dream-like space aglow with dazzling lights. Unique to Yomiuriland is the opportunity to enjoy the illuminations while riding on the attractions.

• 6 Mar 2023

  You can enjoy both day and night! What are the highlights of Yomiuriland, one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo?

  Yomiuriland, a historic amusement park representing Tokyo, is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with cherry trees in full bloom. During the cherry blossom season, the park is filled with approximately 1,000 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino, yamazakura (wild cherry), and shidare-zakura (weeping cherry). From March 19 to April 7, 2024, the park will host the "Night Cherry Blossom Jewellumination," an event where visitors can see gorgeous nighttime cherry blossoms.

• 26 Dec 2016

  Visiting YOMIURILAND on a winter night.

  I visited the YOMIURILAND amusement park to see the Jewellumination (Jewel illumination) .I was especially impressed with the attractions “Light on dance” and “Water fountain fantasy created by the light and sound”.

Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat)

Approximately 260 cherry trees brightly decorate the roadside, making it one of Tokyo's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

Kudanshita, Korakuen / Tourist Attractions

• 23 Jul 2018

  Explore Tokyo This Summer with the “Toei Marugoto Kippu”! The Theme is Photogenic Spots!

  This article will introduce to you a sightseeing plan for Tokyo this summer that visits some great photogenic spots using the “Toei Marugoto Kippu”!

• 7 Mar 2016

  Cherry blossom spot at night in Tokyo・Chidorigafuchi

  This time we would like to introduce you each spot around the area. Please see map at the end of this article for reference.

• 2 Mar 2016

  Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Chidorigafuchi (Chiyoda-ku of Tokyo).

  It takes 5 minutes on foot from “Kudanshita Station” by Tokyo Metro Tozai Line • Hanzōmon Line • Toei Shinjuku Line.

Shinobazu Pond

A natural pond located within Ueno Park, Japan's first urban park.

Ueno / Nature Spots

Ichigaya Fish Center

A popular spot visible even from the train! Enjoy fishing for carp and goldfish right in the heart of Tokyo.

Kudanshita, Korakuen / Experiences Facilities

Taito Ward Sumida Park

A park along the Sumida River, known for its cherry blossoms and as a photography spot for the Skytree.

Asakusa / Parks & Gardens

Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura

The 1.3-km row of cherry trees at the southern foot of Mt. Akagi is breathtakingly beautiful!

Gunma / Tourist Attractions

Cherry Blossoms along Kurome River

Dazzling path lined with 232 Someiyoshino cherry trees.

Saitama / Nature Spots

Lake Okutama

A famous spot in Okutama with beautiful natural landscapes that change with the seasons.

Okutama / Nature Spots

Narita City Sakura no Yama

A spot with a superb view of airplanes taking off and landing.

Narita Airport Neighborhood / Parks & Gardens

Satte Gongendo Cherry Embankment

Enjoy Beautiful Scenes Full of Flowers Through Every Season at This Park.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens

• 1 Jun 2016

  A day return trip to view beautiful “Annabelle hydrangeas” at Gongendo Park·Satte city of Saitama Prefecture.

  From Tokyo · Asakusa Station and take Tobu Skytree Line about 50 minutes will lead you to “Gongendo Park” at Satte city of Saitama Prefecture, where is famous for it's seasonal flowers.

• 10 Mar 2016

  【Saitama・Satte City】 Day trip at Gongendo Park to see 1,000 cherry trees and rape flowers.

  It takes about 50 minute from Tokyo・Asakusa by Tobu Skytree Line. It has been 3 years where I always wanted to go, and finally I have this opportunity to visit in a weekday.

Sakura Jingu

The best power spot in Tokyo that inherits the ancient Shinto religion.

Setagaya / Shrines & Temples

Iwatsuki Joshi Park

A popular cherry blossom viewing spot with about 600 trees in bloom.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens

Sayama Lake

A lake full of sights to see Mt.fuji, sunsets, and bird-watching.

Saitama / Nature Spots

Kamakura Komyo-ji Temple (Jōdo-shū Daihonzan Tenshōzan Renge-in Kōmyō-ji)

A Famous Temple, Known for Being a Cherry Blossom and Lotus Viewing Spot.

Kamakura / Shrines & Temples

Soshigaya Park

A pleasant space along the Sen River! A quiet and nature-rich park.

Setagaya / Parks & Gardens

Hitsujiyama Park

A walk upon a quilt of Shibazakura “moss phlox” blossoms

Saitama / Parks & Gardens

Moka Railway

You’ve got to ride it once! C12 steam locomotive is whistling and going strong on a regular schedule.

Tochigi,Ibaraki

Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple　

Doryo-san, an ancient temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism, was founded in the middle of the Muromachi period and has more than 4,000 schools nationwide.

Hakone / Shrines & Temples

Sankeien Garden

The Beautiful Harmony of Nature in Every Season with Ancient Japanese Architecture in this Japanese Garden.

Yokohama / Parks & Gardens