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Greater Tokyo

The famous Asakusa area and Tokyo Station are can’t-miss Tokyo landmarks sure to be on any Japan traveler’s itinerary. But, did you know that Tokyo also offers many lesser-known features and attractions? This website will introduce not just the most famous sightseeing spots, but also countless aspects of Tokyo guaranteed to surprise and delight even frequent visitors.

  • Bookshelf Theater © Kadokawa Culture Museum

    Tokorozawa Sakura Town
    ~Kadokawa Culture Museum

    Introducing Kadokawa Culture Museum, a cultural arts complex with an art gallery, a museum and a library!
    This museum holds many exhibitions featuring Japanese pop culture. We would strongly recommend the intriguing Bookshelf Theater interestingly surrounded by huge 8m bookshelves. The impressive projection mapping shown on these enormous bookshelves creates artwork that is only found here - you won’t get to see anywhere else.
    When you next visit Japan, you won’t be able to say you’ve really seen Tokyo if you haven't visited this museum!

  • Sanagi Shinjuku

    Recommending another “New Tokyo” spot for food. Here in Sanagi Shinjuku, a space produced and directed by Japanese up-and-coming creators, this new style of food court let you enjoy unique Japanese food in a festive ambience with yatai food stalls. Offering a broad menu of options that delight both the tastebuds and the eyes. Why not try to find the very best shot for Instagram?

  • Taito Ward

    Asakusa

    When you come to Tokyo, don’t skip all the traditional favorites in pursuit of “New Tokyo.”
    You probably already know that Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s best spots to visit. From Kaminarimon Gate with its enormous hanging lanterns, go down Nakamise-dori Street lined with souvenir shops and confectionary shops until you reach the main hall of Tokyo’s oldest temple, Sensoji. Then follow the path straight ahead roughly 400m and you’ll see remarkably picturesque scenes in every direction. And since this area features plenty of kimono rental shops that will help you select and put on a kimono, we also recommend setting aside your inhibitions and visiting the temple wearing a kimono!

  • Naritaya (Halal Ramen Shop)

    Can’t-miss foods on your Japan trip include sushi, yakiniku and of course ramen! Naritaya is a Halal-certified ramen restaurant that Muslim customers can enjoy with peace of mind. Our recommendation, “Asakusa Special,” is one with a flavourfully seasoned fish-based soup, combined with the restaurant’s original homemade noodles that suit it perfectly. This is a delicacy you’ll want to try whether you're a ramen enthusiast or completely new to ramen. The delicious chicken grilled to perfection is also certainly worth a try. A great deal of consideration has gone into ensuring that Muslim customers will feel at ease while dining, with facilities such as a prayer room on the second floor.

  • Don Quijote
    (presented by the same company operating DON DON DONKI out of Japan)

    Omiyage (souvenirs), items to use back home, requests from friends and family - everything you’ll want to buy when you come to Japan is here! This Don Quijote offers anything and everything you might want for yourself or your loved ones. In this maze-like yet well-organized store, you’ll find whatever you’re looking for at great prices. Come enjoy a delightful shopping experience. Searching for what you want and spending time wandering the aisles is part of the fun!

Other Notable Locations

Always growing and evolving, Tokyo still has so much more “New Tokyo” spots and experience to offer.
MIYASHITA PARK, a rooftop park in the heart of bustling Shibuya, and Coredo Muromachi, where you can enjoy a shopping experience with a recreated traditional Japanese atmosphere, are other spots you just have to check out when you next visit Tokyo. The unknown Tokyo within the Tokyo you know are waiting for you to be discovered. You’re sure to have an unforgettable Tokyo trip!

  • MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya
  • Coredo Muromachi

Of course, it'll be exciting to explore the “new Tokyo”, but we definitely don’t have to forget the very iconic spot in Tokyo - the “Tokyo Station”. This terminal station with its grand, elegant exterior was renovated and refurbished in 2012 and has been one of the most popular photogenic places in Japan.

  • Tokyo Station

Finally, we’d like to introduce GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLETS® located about 1.5 hours from central Tokyo and can be reached by direct bus or car. At the largest outlet mall in Japan, you can surely enjoy shopping of a wide collection of Japanese and international brands. But the real highlight is being able to shop with a view of Mt. Fuji, one of the world's most beautiful mountains, right before your eyes. A day-trip hot spring facility and a hotel are available here, so this area can be your base from where you embark on your journeys to explore various parts of Greater Tokyo.

  • GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLETS®
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