Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
One of Japan's Three Great Gardens spanning 300 hectares, built in 1842 and renowned for its plum trees and cherry blossoms that bloom seasonally.
Mito · IbarakiShinto shrine established 1617 to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun who ended the Sengoku period and founded 260 years of Edo peace.
Nikko · TochigiHistoric network of six narrow alleys filled with over 200 tiny bars and eateries, preserving Tokyo's streetscape from before rapid urban development.
TokyoShinto shrine enshrining two deities of abundance and protection, with a documented history spanning more than 1,500 years.
Moka · TochigiThis nonverbal stage experience blends traditional kabuki and taiko drumming to tell a mythological tale of rival ninja, opening in August 2024.
TokyoThis shrine honors Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first military leader of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and was established in 1624.
Maebashi · GunmaLocated in Ginza Mitsukoshi, this permanent exhibition showcases over 70 goldfish varieties as living art designed by aquatic artist Hidetomo Kimura.
TokyoA comprehensive entertainment park 70 minutes from central Tokyo features 37 activity facilities and expansive views of Sagami Bay, Izu Oshima, and Mount Fuji.
Yokosuka · KanagawaEdo-era theme park offering costume rental, hands-on activities, recreated buildings, and live performances throughout the grounds.
Nikko · TochigiA historic silk mill built by the Japanese government in 1872 that transformed the country into the world's leading raw silk exporter.
Tomioka · GunmaA broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida standing 634 meters tall, the tallest structure in Japan and third tallest globally, with adjacent aquarium.
TokyoFacility showcasing sets from the Harry Potter films including Platform 9 3/4 and the Great Hall, with authentic costumes and props on display.
TokyoIndoor amusement park for Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, with themed zones, rides, live shows, parades and character meet-and-greets.
Tama · TokyoAn aquarium in Tokyo with over 400 marine species in themed sections, a large ocean tank, a walk-through tunnel and a naturalistic penguin habitat.
TokyoJapan's oldest zoo, established in 1882 with over 3,000 animals of 400 species, featuring giant pandas and interactive wildlife areas for visitors.
TokyoHoused in Ueno Park, this museum features over four million specimens and galleries dedicated to dinosaurs, space technology, and Japan's natural heritage.
TokyoTokyo science museum dedicated to enriching understanding of science and technology through permanent and temporary exhibitions and screenings.
TokyoA 1930 Art Deco ocean liner in Yokohama that carried passengers to North America and served as a wartime hospital ship, now open as a museum.
Yokohama · Kanagawa
