Guidebook for Chūō-ku
Sightseeing
The Tsukiji Outer Market, known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town," where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods.
You can see and eat a lot of flesh fishes here.
1032 locals recommend
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThe Tsukiji Outer Market, known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town," where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods.
You can see and eat a lot of flesh fishes here.
Rikishi wrestlers in yukata are a common sight in Ryogoku—known as the heartland of professional sumo wrestling—particularly around the neighborhood.
You can go there directly by train.
564 locals recommend
Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiRikishi wrestlers in yukata are a common sight in Ryogoku—known as the heartland of professional sumo wrestling—particularly around the neighborhood.
You can go there directly by train.
TOKYO SKYTREE, at 634 meters high, is the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. You can see Mt.Fuji. I recommend you go here at sunset.Japanese highest observation deck.
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTOKYO SKYTREE, at 634 meters high, is the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. You can see Mt.Fuji. I recommend you go here at sunset.Japanese highest observation deck.
Built by Tairano Kinmasa in the 5th year of the Tengyou Era.
It is believed that that is when Wind God and God of Thunder were enshrined within.
A lot of people come there.
45 locals recommend
浅草寺影向堂
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaBuilt by Tairano Kinmasa in the 5th year of the Tengyou Era.
It is believed that that is when Wind God and God of Thunder were enshrined within.
A lot of people come there.
One of the World famous spot Disney land is 20min by train from my house.
You can go there anytime.
1017 locals recommend
Tokyo Disneyland
MaihamaOne of the World famous spot Disney land is 20min by train from my house.
You can go there anytime.
Roppongi is a lot of restaurants.
If you don't have any idea to eat, you should go.You can enjoy scenic views from the top-floor"Tokyo City View"observatory and from the rooftop open-air"Sky Deck"
1209 locals recommend
Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiRoppongi is a lot of restaurants.
If you don't have any idea to eat, you should go.You can enjoy scenic views from the top-floor"Tokyo City View"observatory and from the rooftop open-air"Sky Deck"
Good view and shopping mall.
You can enjoy here.
Huge amusement zone that offers a view of Tokyo Bay. It is also a fun place to shop and eat.
77 locals recommend
Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station
2-chōme-3 DaibaGood view and shopping mall.
You can enjoy here.
Huge amusement zone that offers a view of Tokyo Bay. It is also a fun place to shop and eat.
Here has a aquarium and shopping store and planetarium and so on."Sunshine 60"which provides a panoramic view from one of the highest restaurants in the city.
290 locals recommend
Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 HigashiikebukuroHere has a aquarium and shopping store and planetarium and so on."Sunshine 60"which provides a panoramic view from one of the highest restaurants in the city.
Animal park.
You can see a lot of animals.
Here is famous cherry blossoms.
One of the main sites is the Toshigu Shrine, which was built in 1627 upon request by Tokugawa Ieyasu in his will.
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenAnimal park.
You can see a lot of animals.
Here is famous cherry blossoms.
One of the main sites is the Toshigu Shrine, which was built in 1627 upon request by Tokugawa Ieyasu in his will.
Harumi Wharf
5-chōme-7-1 HarumiVery beautiful night view.
You can go there by bicycle.
Near Nihonbashi, which is the starting point of the Japanese roadway network, are department stores such as Mitsukoshi Takashimaya and COREDO Muromachi.
96 locals recommend
Nihonbashi
Near Nihonbashi, which is the starting point of the Japanese roadway network, are department stores such as Mitsukoshi Takashimaya and COREDO Muromachi.
Good spots to visit are the Kokyo Gaien National Garden at the Imperial Palace Plaza, and the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, where relics such as keep of the Edo Castle still remain.
377 locals recommend
Imperial Palace
1-1 ChiyodaGood spots to visit are the Kokyo Gaien National Garden at the Imperial Palace Plaza, and the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, where relics such as keep of the Edo Castle still remain.
The grand street that was constructed as the approach to Meiji Jingu Shrine. It connects JR Harajuku Station. The street is lined with selkova trees on both sides and provides a relaxing atmosphere.
201 locals recommend
Omote-Sando Station
3-chōme-6-12 KitaaoyamaThe grand street that was constructed as the approach to Meiji Jingu Shrine. It connects JR Harajuku Station. The street is lined with selkova trees on both sides and provides a relaxing atmosphere.
It was built in 1920. MeijiJingu has museums donated from all over Japan at the time. You can enjoy Japanese culture and nature.
1219 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Treasure House
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōIt was built in 1920. MeijiJingu has museums donated from all over Japan at the time. You can enjoy Japanese culture and nature.
This pop entertainment hall offers Rakugo, Manzai, Mandan, acrobatics, magic and mimic shows.
If you can understand Japanese, you should go there.
45 locals recommend
Asakusa Engei Hall
1-chōme-43-12 AsakusaThis pop entertainment hall offers Rakugo, Manzai, Mandan, acrobatics, magic and mimic shows.
If you can understand Japanese, you should go there.
The huge aquarium themed on the sea of the "Tokyo island", recreating the waters of the Natural World Heritage site, the Ogasawara islands, isspectacular.
458 locals recommend
Sumida Aquarium
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe huge aquarium themed on the sea of the "Tokyo island", recreating the waters of the Natural World Heritage site, the Ogasawara islands, isspectacular.
Enjoy a realistic walk under the stars in this planetarium operated by a manufacturer of planetariums devices. Visitors can relax on reclining seats made of mesh material and experience a new type.
32 locals recommend
Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageEnjoy a realistic walk under the stars in this planetarium operated by a manufacturer of planetariums devices. Visitors can relax on reclining seats made of mesh material and experience a new type.
In spring, it is famous for its grand viewing cherry trees in a line that spreads over 1 kilometer, and in summer, the Sumida RIver Fireworks Festival is held here.
131 locals recommend
Sumida Park
1-chōme-1 HanakawadoIn spring, it is famous for its grand viewing cherry trees in a line that spreads over 1 kilometer, and in summer, the Sumida RIver Fireworks Festival is held here.
There are about 300 Japanese plum trees in the precincts that were planted in connection with Sugawara Michizane. The Shaden architecture, entirely constructed with Japanese cypress in 1995.
23 locals recommend
Yushima Tenmangu
3-chōme-30-1 YushimaThere are about 300 Japanese plum trees in the precincts that were planted in connection with Sugawara Michizane. The Shaden architecture, entirely constructed with Japanese cypress in 1995.
A complex facility consisting of the Kabukiza and KABUKIZA TOWER. After the 4th Kabukiza was closed for a period of three years, the reconstruction was finally completed in 2013.
404 locals recommend
Kabukiza Tower
4-chōme-12-15 GinzaA complex facility consisting of the Kabukiza and KABUKIZA TOWER. After the 4th Kabukiza was closed for a period of three years, the reconstruction was finally completed in 2013.
Japan's first rooftop aquarium, visitors can live an extraordinary experience in an atmosphere surrounded by water and vegetation based on the concept of "an oasia in the sky"
181 locals recommend
Sunshine Aquarium
3-chōme-3-1 HigashiikebukuroJapan's first rooftop aquarium, visitors can live an extraordinary experience in an atmosphere surrounded by water and vegetation based on the concept of "an oasia in the sky"
Founded in 1393 as a fundamental nembutsu seminary of the Jodoshu School in east Japan, Zojoji later became the family temple of the Tokugawa shogunate.
194 locals recommend
Zōjō-ji Temple
4-chōme-7-35 ShibakōenFounded in 1393 as a fundamental nembutsu seminary of the Jodoshu School in east Japan, Zojoji later became the family temple of the Tokugawa shogunate.
This observatory, located 152m above ground , offers a panoramic view of Tokyo, including the Tokyo Tower, SKYTREE and Odaiba.
World Trade Center
This observatory, located 152m above ground , offers a panoramic view of Tokyo, including the Tokyo Tower, SKYTREE and Odaiba.
This is a cutting-edge entertainment facility where creatures are shown with sound, light, and images. Dolphin performances offer a dynamic excitement, which is different in daytime and evening.
105 locals recommend
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
4-chōme-10-30 TakanawaThis is a cutting-edge entertainment facility where creatures are shown with sound, light, and images. Dolphin performances offer a dynamic excitement, which is different in daytime and evening.
Original dolphin and sea lion shows can be enjoyed on the 1F Sea Surface Floor. The underground Sea Bottom Floor has attractions such as the walk-through tunnel tank makes you feel as if you were
187 locals recommend
Shinagawa Aquarium
3-chōme-2-1 Katsushima Original dolphin and sea lion shows can be enjoyed on the 1F Sea Surface Floor. The underground Sea Bottom Floor has attractions such as the walk-through tunnel tank makes you feel as if you were
Mt.Takao is a great destination to feel and experience nature. It is also known as a sacred mountain where people have been worshiping since ancient times.
From SHinjuku to Takao 50min by train.
101 locals recommend
Mount Takao
Mt.Takao is a great destination to feel and experience nature. It is also known as a sacred mountain where people have been worshiping since ancient times.
From SHinjuku to Takao 50min by train.
Located at 929 meters, it is full of wild plants and birds all throughout the year and is one of the most famous spots in Japan for viewing the "faste anemone" lilies that bloom in the summer.
21 locals recommend
Mount Mitake
Located at 929 meters, it is full of wild plants and birds all throughout the year and is one of the most famous spots in Japan for viewing the "faste anemone" lilies that bloom in the summer.
This artificial lake created with the construction of the Ogouchi Dam. The seasonal views from the Ogouchi Dam Observatory are popular.
奥多摩湖
This artificial lake created with the construction of the Ogouchi Dam. The seasonal views from the Ogouchi Dam Observatory are popular.
Valley surrounded by rich rustic scenery. Its appeal lies in the natural environment that lets you enjoy the beauty of all four seasons.You can enjoy outdoor activities while walking along the valley.
Akigawa Valley
Valley surrounded by rich rustic scenery. Its appeal lies in the natural environment that lets you enjoy the beauty of all four seasons.You can enjoy outdoor activities while walking along the valley.
Food Scene
Tsukishima is Monjya. Monjya is Tsukishima.
You have to eat Monjya in here.
You regret when you don't eat it.
Warashibe Nibangai-ten
1-chōme-20-5 TsukishimaTsukishima is Monjya. Monjya is Tsukishima.
You have to eat Monjya in here.
You regret when you don't eat it.
Furusato
Cafe.
Very famous coffee shop.
Beeline Cafe
3-chōme-30-5 TsukishimaFamous cafe in Tsukishima.
Tsukishima is a famous of Monjya.
There is a lot of monjya
restaurants.
53 locals recommend
Tsukishima
3-chōme-15-9 TsukishimaTsukishima is a famous of Monjya.
There is a lot of monjya
restaurants.
A venerable Japanese garden of roughly 33,000 square meters, boasting a history of about 300years. Complete with a Japanese style restaurant, Western style ,wedding hall,and more.
40 locals recommend
Happo-en Garden
1-chōme-1-1 ShirokanedaiA venerable Japanese garden of roughly 33,000 square meters, boasting a history of about 300years. Complete with a Japanese style restaurant, Western style ,wedding hall,and more.
Shopping
There is the highest price of land in Japan.
There have a lot of famous store in the world.
If you go there, you will find something you want.
There are many high class restaurants and sushi bars.
513 locals recommend
Ginza
There is the highest price of land in Japan.
There have a lot of famous store in the world.
If you go there, you will find something you want.
There are many high class restaurants and sushi bars.
Big shopping mall in here.
Everyone from families to couples on dates can enjoy themselves at this "shopping park" near the shores of Tokyo Bay.
You have enjoy a long time.
8 locals recommend
Toyosu
Big shopping mall in here.
Everyone from families to couples on dates can enjoy themselves at this "shopping park" near the shores of Tokyo Bay.
You have enjoy a long time.
24hours open.
You can buy food and drink and so on.
It's a convenience store.
Here has ATM machine.
LAWSON Tsukishima Ekimae Shop
2-chōme-1-2 Tsukishima24hours open.
You can buy food and drink and so on.
It's a convenience store.
Here has ATM machine.
A fashionable building that symbolizes Shibuya as does the scramble crossing in front of the Shibuya station Hachiko Exit. it is very popular with young women from their teens to twenties.
698 locals recommend
Shibuya 109
2-chōme-29-1 DōgenzakaA fashionable building that symbolizes Shibuya as does the scramble crossing in front of the Shibuya station Hachiko Exit. it is very popular with young women from their teens to twenties.
Stores containing miscellaneous character and idol goods popular among teens are lined up among the street.
There is a one of the amazing place in Tokyo.
317 locals recommend
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeStores containing miscellaneous character and idol goods popular among teens are lined up among the street.
There is a one of the amazing place in Tokyo.
A shopping area with a proud history of over 100years. This is 800m-long street is lined up with more than 170 wholesale stores offering Japanese and more.
176 locals recommend
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Kitchenware Street)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaA shopping area with a proud history of over 100years. This is 800m-long street is lined up with more than 170 wholesale stores offering Japanese and more.
The strees from JR Ueno station to Okachimachi station, are crowded with stores offering clothes, fresh fish and dried food.
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoThe strees from JR Ueno station to Okachimachi station, are crowded with stores offering clothes, fresh fish and dried food.
This is a commercial facility run by Japan Post.It is complete with shops that let you experience Japanese craftsmanship as well as restaurants that serve delicious food from all across the country.
34 locals recommend
KITTE
2-chōme-7-2 MarunouchiThis is a commercial facility run by Japan Post.It is complete with shops that let you experience Japanese craftsmanship as well as restaurants that serve delicious food from all across the country.
Tokyo Midtown is a new style of complex city based on the concept of "high-quality daily life in midtown Tokyo"There are many stores,restaurants,a richly green park,and more on the spacious premises.
413 locals recommend
Tokyo Midtown
9-chōme-7-1 AkasakaTokyo Midtown is a new style of complex city based on the concept of "high-quality daily life in midtown Tokyo"There are many stores,restaurants,a richly green park,and more on the spacious premises.
A five-storied shopping center with entertainment and over a hundred and forty restaurants and shops. There is also a cinema complex with thirteen screens and a science museum filled with technology.
44 locals recommend
Aqua City Odaiba
1-chōme-7-1 DaibaA five-storied shopping center with entertainment and over a hundred and forty restaurants and shops. There is also a cinema complex with thirteen screens and a science museum filled with technology.
Tokyo Gourmet Stadium, which houses thirteen restaurants, is the largest food court in the Odaiba area.
58 locals recommend
Diver City Tokyo Plaza
1-chōme-1-10 AomiTokyo Gourmet Stadium, which houses thirteen restaurants, is the largest food court in the Odaiba area.
Everything Else
Center of the station in Tokyo.
You can go to everywhere from here.
558 locals recommend
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiCenter of the station in Tokyo.
You can go to everywhere from here.
You can go to Shinjuku station directly from my house by Ooedo Line. The west side of Shinjuku station is lined with skyscrapers with restaurants on the upper floors that let you enjoy the night view.
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuYou can go to Shinjuku station directly from my house by Ooedo Line. The west side of Shinjuku station is lined with skyscrapers with restaurants on the upper floors that let you enjoy the night view.
You can go to Ikebukuro directly by Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
Sunshine60 is here.
And here has many nice restaurants.
346 locals recommend
Ikebukuro Station
1-chōme-28 MinamiikebukuroYou can go to Ikebukuro directly by Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
Sunshine60 is here.
And here has many nice restaurants.
Around the station is the commercial center of Shibuya. The Tokyu Department Store is connected to the east gate of the station and several other department stores are within walking distance.
733 locals recommend
Shibuya Sky Souvenir Shop
2-chōme-24 ShibuyaAround the station is the commercial center of Shibuya. The Tokyu Department Store is connected to the east gate of the station and several other department stores are within walking distance.
Near station.
It has Toei Ooedo Line and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
Easy to go to Shinjyuku and Roppngi and Ikebukuro and so on.
43 locals recommend
Tsukishima Monjya Street
1-9 TsukishimaNear station.
It has Toei Ooedo Line and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
Easy to go to Shinjyuku and Roppngi and Ikebukuro and so on.
One of Tokyo's landmarks, with an observatory on the 45th floor.
The Tokyo Tourist Information Center on the 1st floor of The Main Bldg.
510 locals recommend
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
One of Tokyo's landmarks, with an observatory on the 45th floor.
The Tokyo Tourist Information Center on the 1st floor of The Main Bldg.
A commercial facility that was completed in Sep 2013 where the Manseibashi Station used to be. Inside this structure with beautiful brick arches are establishments such as specialty shops and cafes.
Manseibashi station
1-chōme-1 SotokandaA commercial facility that was completed in Sep 2013 where the Manseibashi Station used to be. Inside this structure with beautiful brick arches are establishments such as specialty shops and cafes.
AKB48 Theater
4-chōme-3-3 SotokandaYou can see the one of the most famous group in Japan.
AKB48
Complex cultural facilities offering exhibitions, concerts and other interesting evens. It is a venue for various exhibitions, musicals, and concerts. Its futuristic glass atrium is unique.
30 locals recommend
Tokyo International Forum
3-chōme-5-1 MarunouchiComplex cultural facilities offering exhibitions, concerts and other interesting evens. It is a venue for various exhibitions, musicals, and concerts. Its futuristic glass atrium is unique.
Marunouchi Building, an area landmark in front of Tokyo station, on the Marunouchi south side, is a large complex building with about 140 shops including high-end fashion shops.
2-chōme-4-1 Marunouchi
Marunouchi Building, an area landmark in front of Tokyo station, on the Marunouchi south side, is a large complex building with about 140 shops including high-end fashion shops.
The Bank of Japan is open to visits in the Main Building and exhibition room with advanced reservations. On display at the museum are currency and documents from ancient to modern Japan.
日本銀行本店本館
The Bank of Japan is open to visits in the Main Building and exhibition room with advanced reservations. On display at the museum are currency and documents from ancient to modern Japan.
A complex entertainment area filled with halls for events hosted mainly by TBS such as Sacas Plaza, Akasaka BLITZ, and ACT Theater, as well as shops and restaurants.
85 locals recommend
Akasaka Blitz
5-chōme-3-2 AkasakaA complex entertainment area filled with halls for events hosted mainly by TBS such as Sacas Plaza, Akasaka BLITZ, and ACT Theater, as well as shops and restaurants.
A culture facility in Tokyo where various performances of classical music,theater, and dancing are held, Right in front of the building is the Ikebukuro West Exit Park.
119 locals recommend
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
1-chōme-8-1 NishiikebukuroA culture facility in Tokyo where various performances of classical music,theater, and dancing are held, Right in front of the building is the Ikebukuro West Exit Park.
An indoor theme park that let's you enjoy everything from amusement to food all at once. In addition to the food theme parks such as th "NAMJA Gyoza stadium"
123 locals recommend
Namco Namjatown
3-chōme-1-3 HigashiikebukuroAn indoor theme park that let's you enjoy everything from amusement to food all at once. In addition to the food theme parks such as th "NAMJA Gyoza stadium"
Tsukuda Police Box
2-chōme-17-8 TsukudaPolis station.
Kyōbashi Tsukishima Post Office
4-chōme-1-14 TsukishimaPost Office.
A popular spot that consists of the "VenusFort" shopping mall, which was built in a style that recreates medieval European townscapes,"MEGA WEB" auto theme park , the giant Ferris wheel .
44 locals recommend
Pallete Town
1-chōme-3-15 AomiA popular spot that consists of the "VenusFort" shopping mall, which was built in a style that recreates medieval European townscapes,"MEGA WEB" auto theme park , the giant Ferris wheel .
Inside the Head Office building, which was designed by the world-renown Japanese architect Tange Kenzo, are various facilities that are open to the public including a globe-shaped observatory, theater
63 locals recommend
Fuji Television
2-chōme-4-8 DaibaInside the Head Office building, which was designed by the world-renown Japanese architect Tange Kenzo, are various facilities that are open to the public including a globe-shaped observatory, theater
The Soto school temple was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. It is known as the burial ground of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers.There are a bronze statue of Oishi Kuranosuke and graves of the loyal.
134 locals recommend
Sengaku-ji Temple
2-chōme-11-1 TakanawaThe Soto school temple was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. It is known as the burial ground of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers.There are a bronze statue of Oishi Kuranosuke and graves of the loyal.
Tokyo International Airport is the gateway to the skies of Tokyo. There are passengers No1 and No2 for domestic flights, and a passenger terminal for international flights .
東京国際空港診療所
3-chōme-3-2 HanedakūkōTokyo International Airport is the gateway to the skies of Tokyo. There are passengers No1 and No2 for domestic flights, and a passenger terminal for international flights .
Opened in 1950. Known as "Tokyo city keiba" it is the liveliest of all regional recetravks. The twinkle race, which is a night race, is held from late March ntil late November.
36 locals recommend
Oi Racecourse
2-chōme-1-2 KatsushimaOpened in 1950. Known as "Tokyo city keiba" it is the liveliest of all regional recetravks. The twinkle race, which is a night race, is held from late March ntil late November.
Drinks & Nightlife
Known as "the town that never sleeps" it is one of the liveliest entertainment districts in Shinjyuku.
914 locals recommend
Kabukicho
Known as "the town that never sleeps" it is one of the liveliest entertainment districts in Shinjyuku.
Nightlife.
Roppongi is filled with night spots such as the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck"Tokyo City View",where you can enjoy a gorgeous night view of the inner city.
290 locals recommend
Roppongi
Nightlife.
Roppongi is filled with night spots such as the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck"Tokyo City View",where you can enjoy a gorgeous night view of the inner city.
Arts & Culture
An entertainment district that was formed the war. There are still various small eating and drinking establishments along its narrow streets.
823 locals recommend
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōAn entertainment district that was formed the war. There are still various small eating and drinking establishments along its narrow streets.
Essentials
Nearest supermarket.
You can buy foods that are
vegetables and drinks and breads and so on.
1-chōme-27-9 Tsukishima
Nearest supermarket.
You can buy foods that are
vegetables and drinks and breads and so on.