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Akabane, Itabashi

Parks & Gardens

Ukima Park

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Symbolized by a large pond and windmill.

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Enjoy an Autumn of Pleasure Trips and Meals! Travel with the “Toei One-day Pass” to Secret Places in Tokyo!

Autumn in Japan means beautifully colored trees and pleasantly crisp air, making it the perfect season for walking around the city! Additionally, there are many seasonal ingredients in autumn, so going around trying all the different delicacies is also a great choice. As such, this article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo in the autumn, featuring delicious gourmet foods and walks through fun tucked-away secret places!

Cherry blossoms in spring
© Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association

Jiyugaoka, Sangenjaya, Setagaya, Futako-Tamagawa

Parks & Gardens

Kinuta Park

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A Park Featuring a Large Open Area Where You Can Enjoy Blooming Cherry Blossoms in the Spring.

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Take Toei transportation and get to Odaiba Bay Area with Tokyo Ocean view♪

In this article, we will tell you about a route that takes you to the popular Odaiba area using Toei Subway Oedo Line and Toei Bus.

Shimbashi, Toranomon, Tokyo Tower, Hamamatsucho

Parks & Gardens

Shiba Park

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A Historical Park Right Next to Tokyo Tower.

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Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome

Parks & Gardens

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

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An urban garden of high aesthetic value and Tokyo's oldest daimyo (feudal lord) garden.

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Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Koishikawa Korakuen (Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo).

From Kōrakuen Station of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line just few minutes walk to Koishikawa Korakuen.

Kichijoji, Mitaka

Zoos & Aquariums

Inokashira Park Zoo

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Surrounded by the Musashino woodland and Inokashira Pond, the park is appealing for its abundant nature! Over 170 types of animals will greet you.

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[Your Guide to Enjoying Inokashira Park Zoo] A Tranquil Haven Where Adorable Creatures Warm Your Heart

Whether you're spending time with your children, enjoying a date with your partner, or cherishing a moment of solitude, there's a delightful oasis in Tokyo's Kichijoji that offers the perfect escape. Nestled within Inokashira Onshi Park, the charming Inokashira Park Zoo offers a brief escape to unwind in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The piano, with its yellow body and black polka dots, stands out brilliantly.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya

Tourist Attractions

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Memory Piano

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Catch your eye with its unique look! Anyone is free to play this piano located in the observation room of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Manekineko dedicated by worshippers line up.

Jiyugaoka, Sangenjaya, Setagaya, Futako-Tamagawa

Shrines & Temples

Gotokuji Temple

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A temple with a long history in connection with the Ii family where Manekineko will welcome you.

Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome

Shopping Streets

Kanda Jimbocho Secondhand Bookstores

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With Over 170 shops, it is the World’s Largest Bookseller Street.

Edogawa, Kasai

Museums

Tokyo Metro Museum

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An Interactive Museum Where You Can Learn About the History and Latest Advancements in Metro Technology Through Seeing, Touching, and Operating.

Ginza, Yurakucho

Museums

Kabukiza Theatre

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Even Newcomers can Enjoy Kabuki at a Theater Dedicated to this Performance Art.

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Guide to Discovering Kabuki and Enjoying Its Performance: Experience Japan’s Traditional Performing Art

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese performing art. Kabuki, with its various charms, has been a popular form of entertainment in Japan for centuries. Stepping into a Kabuki theater transports you to an extraordinary world. For over 400 years, Kabuki actors, who are the pride of Japan, have preserved and carried on this tradition, dazzling audiences with their vibrant performances and magnificent stages. You can experience a special time, enjoying the brilliance of the costumes, the sounds of traditional Japanese instruments like the shamisen, and the refined beauty of the dances down to the fingertips. This world is traditionally an all-male domain, where both the actors who play male roles (“tachiyaku”) and those who play female roles (“onnagata”) have their own distinct aesthetic styles. Even if you don’t understand the language, as long as you grasp the key points of how to watch, you’ll be fine! When you see a performance, there will surely be something that moves your heart.

Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida

Shrines & Temples

Koyasu Jinja Shrine

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This is the oldest shrine in Hachioji, granting firm blessings for safe childbirth and childrearing.

An aquarium located in Tokyo Skytree Town

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree

Zoos & Aquariums

Sumida Aquarium

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An Indoor Aquarium at the Base of Tokyo Skytree.

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Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya

Museums

Shinjuku Suehiro-tei

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An Entertainment Hall to Enjoy Traditional Japanese Arts like Rakugo and Manzai

The "Japan Gallery" is a designated important cultural property of Japan.

Ueno, Nippori

Museums

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

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Learn About the Formation of Earth and the Japanese Archipelago.

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[Ueno Park Travel Guide] A Place to Feel Refreshed by Nature and Culture

Ueno Park is a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo that’s easy to reach and filled with cultural facilities, as well as Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. It’s actually Japan’s first official park, with a long history of being loved by locals for over 140 years. With so many highlights across its vast grounds, you could easily spend more than a day here. Don’t worry, though. This article will help you understand what makes Ueno Park special and how to enjoy it to the fullest.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya

Shrines & Temples

Akagi Shrine

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A Shrine with attractive modern architecture, and visited by many women and members of the entertainment industry.

Ikebukuro

Zoos & Aquariums

Sunshine Aquarium

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Penguins Swim Through the City Sky!

Ikebukuro

Shrines & Temples

Kishimojin-do

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The God for Safe Childbirth and Child Rearing.

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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.

Seasonal flavors await at Mekiki Yokocho

Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu

Tourist Attractions

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

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Tasty Tokyo eats and stunning open-air baths at this new hot spot in Toyosu.

The main building designed by Le Corbusier
Photo courtesy of The National Museum of Western Art

Ueno, Nippori

Museums

The National Museum of Western Art

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Also part of the World Heritage List! The museum is designed by Le Corbusier, a treasure trove of Western art.

Shinagawa, Gotanda

Museums

WHAT MUSEUM

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A collectors’ museum for contemporary art on Tennozu Isle.

Things to Do
Tokyo Close to the station

Ukima Park

Enjoy an Autumn of Pleasure Trips and Meals! Travel with the “Toei One-day Pass” to Secret Places in Tokyo!

Kinuta Park

Take Toei transportation and get to Odaiba Bay Area with Tokyo Ocean view♪

Shiba Park

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

Tram to Enjoy Spring to the Fullest! Use the Toei Marugoto Kippu (Toei One-day Pass) to View the Cherry Blossoms♪

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Koishikawa Korakuen (Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo).

Inokashira Park Zoo

[Your Guide to Enjoying Inokashira Park Zoo] A Tranquil Haven Where Adorable Creatures Warm Your Heart

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Memory Piano

Gotokuji Temple

Kanda Jimbocho Secondhand Bookstores

Tokyo Metro Museum

Kabukiza Theatre

Guide to Discovering Kabuki and Enjoying Its Performance: Experience Japan’s Traditional Performing Art

Koyasu Jinja Shrine

Sumida Aquarium

The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Sumida Aquarium

[Tokyo Skytree Travel Guide] Enjoy One-of-a-Kind Views and Experiences You Can Only Have Here

Shinjuku Suehiro-tei

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

[Ueno Park Travel Guide] A Place to Feel Refreshed by Nature and Culture

Akagi Shrine

Sunshine Aquarium

Kishimojin-do

Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

The National Museum of Western Art

WHAT MUSEUM

Things to Do Tokyo Close to the station

Ukima Park

Enjoy an Autumn of Pleasure Trips and Meals! Travel with the “Toei One-day Pass” to Secret Places in Tokyo!

Kinuta Park

Take Toei transportation and get to Odaiba Bay Area with Tokyo Ocean view♪

Shiba Park

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

Tram to Enjoy Spring to the Fullest! Use the Toei Marugoto Kippu (Toei One-day Pass) to View the Cherry Blossoms♪

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Koishikawa Korakuen (Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo).

Inokashira Park Zoo

[Your Guide to Enjoying Inokashira Park Zoo] A Tranquil Haven Where Adorable Creatures Warm Your Heart

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Memory Piano

Gotokuji Temple

Kanda Jimbocho Secondhand Bookstores

Tokyo Metro Museum

Kabukiza Theatre

Guide to Discovering Kabuki and Enjoying Its Performance: Experience Japan’s Traditional Performing Art

Koyasu Jinja Shrine

Sumida Aquarium

The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Sumida Aquarium

[Tokyo Skytree Travel Guide] Enjoy One-of-a-Kind Views and Experiences You Can Only Have Here

Shinjuku Suehiro-tei

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

[Ueno Park Travel Guide] A Place to Feel Refreshed by Nature and Culture

Akagi Shrine

Sunshine Aquarium

Kishimojin-do

Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

The National Museum of Western Art

WHAT MUSEUM

Things to Do
Tokyo Close to the station