Palace, Garden

Kōkyō Palace, with its extensive gardens, is still used as the residence of the Japanese Imperial Family and is the most visited landmark in Tokyo. For this reason, it is normally inaccessible to the public. Flower gardens have been planted around it and a moat has been built. The entire area is surrounded by defensive walls. Read also on our website: 👉 O ur tips on where to stay in Tokyo 🏯 My other favourite sights in Japan Atomic Bomb…

Park, Temple

Shiba Park is a popular tourist attraction thanks to the Buddhist temple Zojo-ji, which stands right in the middle of the park. It takes about 20 minutes to visit Zojo-ji Temple. Read also on our website: 👉 O ur tips on where to stay in Tokyo ⛩️ The most famous sights in Tokyo Zojo-ji Temple with Tokyo Tower in the background Shiba Park's attention is drawn to Zojo-ji Temple, one of the largest religious monuments in Tokyo. The complex…

Park, Museum, Zoo, For kids

You can admire the beauty of cherry blossoms or the colourful autumn leaves in one of Tokyo's largest parks. Ueno Park is one of the most popular destinations for Japanese and tourists alike, because in addition to the park itself, there are a large number of museums and a zoo. Read also on our website: 👉 O ur tips on where to stay in Tokyo 🏨 The most beautiful parks and gardens in Tokyo The park covers an area of 133 acres and is ideal…

Garden

Gyoen National Garden in Shinjuku is one of my favourite places in Tokyo, even though there is an entrance fee. Here you'll find a mix of different types of gardens and a variety of exotic plants planted in a greenhouse. In spring, you'll get a great view of rhododendrons in bloom, and in autumn, chrysanthemums and colourful trees. Read more on our website: 👉 O ur tips on where to stay in Tokyo 🧐 10 things that surprised me in Japan …

Garden

The Hama-rikyu Gardens are among the most beautiful of their kind in Tokyo. This garden contrasts strongly with the surrounding world, i.e. new and old construction. The public park has attractive water features, tea gazebos and beautifully landscaped trees. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Tokyo" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/tokyo.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-tokio-hamarikyu] Head here in the months of February-March when the garden is…

Garden

Upon entering, you will be enchanted by the gates of Tori. The entire gardens are built in the same style as the world-famous Nikkō Tōshō-gū. These gardens have kept their face despite military bombing. It is a mystical place, which is also signified by the fact that the Japanese Emperor used to come here to ask for divine protection.

Garden

The Kitanomaru Garden is located north of the Kōkyō Imperial Palace and is very popular with tourists, especially during the sakura blossom season in spring and also during autumn when the local deciduous trees turn shades of red and yellow. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Tokyo" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/tokyo.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-tokio-kitanomaru] Kitanomaru Park is relatively small and can be walked through in 15 minutes. We…

Palace, Garden

Akasaka Palace serves as the host house for state visits by the Japanese Emperor, but outside of official visits it is open to the public, unlike the Imperial Palace of Kōkyō. The main building was constructed between 1899 and 1909 in the Western Neo-Baroque style, with the Hofburg in Vienna and Versailles in France being the main architectural models. Read also on our website: 👉 O ur tips on where to stay in Tokyo ⛩️ The most famous…

Park

Hidden in the beautiful garden of Yoyogi Park near Meiji Shrine lies the small sacred well of the warrior Kato Kiyomasa, who lived at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. [btn "Hotels with discounts at booking.com" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/tokyo.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-tokio-kiyomasa] I definitely recommend a visit to this historical monument from the Edo period - not only for the spring itself, but especially for the…