Things to do & places to visit in Kanto, Japan

Kanto #2 destination in Japan 2023. The average rating score is 4.24 based on 232.9k traveler reviews, of 220 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Tokyo, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 4:12.

Top things to do (27)

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4.5 Senso-ji Temple (9.355 reviews)
- Amazing Early Morning Visit
Monday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

According to legend, two brothers kept trying to return a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, to the Sumida River only to have it returned to them the next day. This temple located in Tokyo's Asakusa district was built to honor her. See more..
4.5 Meiji Jingu Shrine (8.215 reviews)
- Lost in the forest in the heart of Tokyo
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Two, large gates frame the entrance to this Shinto shrine that was dedicated to Emperor and Empress Meiji. Completed in 1920, repairs were required after the shrine was damaged during World War II. See more..
4.5 Tokyo Disneyland (6.940 reviews)
- Tokyo Disneyland is Amazing!
Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Disney Parks & Activities

Tokyo Disneyland—the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic. This is one of the world’s largest theme park with great access from central Tokyo, located only 15 minutes away by train from Tokyo Station. You’ll find numerous exciting attractions that will sweep you away into the world of the Disney films, enthralling entertainment that will take your breath away, adorable food and merchandise themed to the Disney Characters, and so much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend an amazing day at a Disney theme park that you won’t find anywhere else! See more..
4.5 Tokyo DisneySea (6.396 reviews)
- Mountain sea of people
Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks • Disney Parks & Activities

Welcome to Tokyo DisneySea, where imagination and adventure set sail! This is the world’s one-and-only Disney theme park themed to the sea. In just 15 minutes by train from Tokyo Station, you’ll find yourself transported into a completely different realm, featuring diverse attractions filled with a sense of adventure, discovery, and wonder. You can also enjoy entertainment that will captivate your imagination, and delight in relaxing meals paired with alcoholic beverages. This is one of the world’s largest theme park that will bring joy to everyone, both children and adults alike. See more..
4.5 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (6.165 reviews)
- Entrance Fee Required
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Gardens

Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo" (feudal lord) of the Edo era. Completed in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the Second World War and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, it blends three distinct styles, Formal Garden, Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era. See more..
4.5 Asakusa (6.111 reviews)
- So much to offer!
Neighborhoods

This popular Tokyo neighborhood is home to many shops and restaurants as well as the famed Senso-ji Temple. See more..
4.5 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks (5.447 reviews)
- Best Free View of Tokyo
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers • Government Buildings

The South Observatory will remain closed, due to remodeling work on the TMG Buildings. It is scheduled for a renewal opening around spring of 2019. (The Norh Observatory is open.) See more..
4.5 Ueno Park (5.258 reviews)
- So much to offer!
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

This large park is a favorite destination of Tokyo residents, and within can be found many of the city's main attractions including the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo and the National Museum of Western Art. See more..
4.5 Ginza (4.735 reviews)
- Amazing area
Neighborhoods

This large neighborhood is home to many stores and restaurants and is a favorite destination for the youth of Tokyo. See more..
4.5 Odaiba District (4.008 reviews)
- Lots to see and do
Neighborhoods

Another of Tokyo's entertainment districts, this man-made island in Tokyo Bay is home to restaurants, theme parks and interesting architecture. See more..
4.5 Nikko Tosho-gu (3.357 reviews)
- A Must Visit
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

What a great day trip from Tokyo. The train trip from Tokyo was relaxing and once there you get on the bus that takes you to the Shrine. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you will know why when you visit. The Shrine was completed in 1636 and it took 4.5 million artisans and workers 1.5 years to complete the groups of buildings that are more elaborate and gorgeous than any other Japanese temple or shrine. There are a lot of steps but it is doable if you are not rushed. Especially the steps to Leuasu Toshogu's grave site. One thing to know is that the Shinzo Sacred Bridge is an extra fee to cross and once you get across you have to go back across to exit that site and go on to the Shrine. See more..
4.5 Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) (3.046 reviews)
- A Must See
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

This nearly 47-foot bronze statue of Amida Buddha is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan. See more..
4.5 The Hakone Open-Air Museum (2.743 reviews)
- Truly amazing experience
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums

Art blends with nature at this huge outdoor sculpture park, where works by both Japanese and Western artists are framed by trees, grass and mountains. See more..
4.5 Tokyo Metro (2.378 reviews)
- Efficient as always
Public Transportation Systems

Japan are always ahead of technology and public transportation are so convenient. The punctuality are there as well which I loved it so much. A lot metro are connected with shopping for food, snacks and drinks and definitely equipped what you need when you’re there Do buy this ticket if you’re travelling using the metro often, but bear in mind not useable for JR line and going Maitama to Tokyo Disneyland From Hatchobori to Shin-kiba Station 2 ways cost 500 yen and Shin Kiba to Maitama station cost 130 yen to 260yen and child are free 24hrs to 72 hrs ticket are available at 800 yen, 1200 yen and 1500 yen available to buy at Haneda Airport and any Major Tokyo Metro Station See more..
4.5 Yoyogi Park (2.318 reviews)
- Great for a Sunny day
Parks

Amazing place, specially during the weekends, when there are so many people who are performing various arts there. Though the entrance areas are normally crowded, the inner parts are cool and relaxing. One of the best points to enter is from the Omotesando Exit of Harajuku Station. It has several water fountains and garden-scapes If you stop at Yoyogi station, then its a long walk ( 1.2 KM roughly ) but the entrances are less packed and there is more greenery on that side. See more..
4.5 Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (2.268 reviews)
- Splended day trip from Tokyo
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

When Japan emerged from centuries of isolation in the mid-19th century, Yokohama was a tiny seaside village, home to only 100 people or so. But as the tide of internationalization rose, a port was established and Yokohama began to grow as a gateway to Japan. Yokohama is now a leading international trading port, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. Situated just a short distance along the coast from the Japanese capital, and within easy reach of Haneda Airport, Yokohama is now a magnet for tourists not just from Japan but from every corner of the world; it's a place everyone wants to visit. Minato Mirai 21 is a modern urban development that was created, and continues to evolve, on 186ha of land. A shipbuilding facility that used to divide Yokohama's two main urban centers on Tokyo Bay was relocated, and additional land was reclaimed from the sea. In 1989 an exposition was held to mark the 100th anniversary of Yokohama's city status and the 130th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port. Following that event development gathered momentum, and now the area boasts office blocks, commercial facilities, hotels, amusement parks and convention facilities, as well as such cultural amenities as art museums and concert halls. This, the new face of Yokohama, offers an entire spectrum of urban functions and attracts more than 70 million visitors every year. Minato Mirai 21 is full of great experiences. The liberating expanse of Tokyo Bay and the dynamic appeal of the contemporary architecture contribute to the area's strikingly unusual beauty, which you can enjoy from the elegant surroundings of several first-class hotels. For the shopper, more than 600 stores offer an astonishingly broad selection of goods ranging from top fashion brands to animation character merchandise. Apart from excellent Japanese cuisine, delicious food from around the world is available at more than 200 restaurants. Theme parks offer exciting rides, parks a place to sit and enjoy the seas... See more..
4.5 Tokyo National Museum (2.205 reviews)
- Fantastic museum
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums • History Museums

This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly See more..
4.5 Edo-Tokyo Museum (2.178 reviews)
- So much to see - Edo period brought to life!
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours History Museums

【NOTICE】 The Edo-Tokyo Museum is closed for major renovations during the following period: April 1, 2022, through fiscal 2025 (tentative schedule) === The Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life of the future. Housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse, the museum has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction in Tokyo since its opening. The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum holds special exhibitions at the first floor gallery five to six times a year and carries out various other events, including lectures and workshops on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo. See more..
4.5 Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple (2.168 reviews)
- Beautiful to visit when you have 9 hours stopover
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

This temple is known for its fire ritual, which is performed several times a day. Visitors wishing to know their fortunes can purchase paper oracles from vending machines located on the grounds or pay a visit to one of the local soothsayers. See more..
4.5 Hama Rikyu Gardens (1.923 reviews)
- Waiting for Spring
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Parks • Gardens

This popular park is located next to Tokyo Bay and contains one of the most beautiful gardens in the city. See more..
4.5 Ghibli Museum Mitaka (1.911 reviews) from $95.99
- It’s totally worth a visit
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums

The brainchild of award-winning Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki, this museum includes a theater showing film excerpts, a whimsical children's play zone, a rooftop garden, and exhibits related to his movies, including Spirited Away. See more..
4.5 Tokyo City View Observation Deck (Roppongihills) (1.743 reviews)
- Great views at a reasonable price!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Observation Decks & Towers

There are great views to be had from the Observation deck of the Mori Building. We were in Japan at a relatively quiet period and had no issue getting a ticket or going up. It seems to be significantly less busy and less expensive than the Skytree and is a much nicer experience. Pre-booking is available and probably worthwhile in busier times. The combined tickets with the Mori Art Museum are almost the same price and we wanted to see the museum too, so a comparative bargain! There’s a place to sit and make a coffee from beans - an over-engineered coffee but a bit of fun! Thoroughly recommend. See more..
4.5 Hase-dera Temple (1.729 reviews)
- A temple with lush greenery and coolness, where COVID-19 measures are firmly in place.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

This temple is most notable for its wooden statue of Kannon, the 11-headed goddess of mercy, but it also has a lovely garden and pond, and a viewing platform with a great city view. See more..
4.5 Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal (1.621 reviews)
- First stop for cruise
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM Visitor Centers • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks

This is the major pier for any cruise holidays in Japan. Yokohama's modern terminal is offers a pleasant boardwalk deck with an unbeatable panorama of the city. It is also conveniently connected to other major attractions in the port city. See more..
4.5 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings (1.558 reviews)
- Amazing Buildings
Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers • Government Buildings

The tallest building in Shinjuku, TMG No. 1 offers sweeping views of Tokyo -- all the way to Mt. Fuji on a clear day -- from the 45th floor observatory. See more..
4.5 Yubatake (1.414 reviews)
- Must visit when you go Kusatsu
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Hot Springs & Geysers

Kusatsu is recognized along with Gero and Arima as one of Japan's three most famous hot spring resorts. The Yubatake (Hot Water field) is a central meeting and sightseeing spots in Kusatsu Onsen. This is the source water field for the bubbling Onsen water supplied throughout Kusatsu village. An abundant quality of hot water with a strong acidity of pH2.1, gives the water strong anti-bacterial powers with superior therapeutic and spiritual qualities, and has attracted many people for hundreds of years. The Yubatake (hot water field) is the symbol of Kusatsu Hot Spring. Located in the center of the spa resort, Yubatake is the source of hot springs that gush some 4,000 liters of hot water per minute amid clouds of rising steam. This so-called "hot water field" is surrounded by a promenade made of ceramic roof tiles and there is even a bench in the shape of Mt. Shirane, a nearby volcano. Here, visitors can stroll after taking a bath and relax while enjoying the unusual and very warming atmosphere of this unrivaled resort. See more..
4.5 Hitachi Seaside Park (1.234 reviews)
- Don't visit in March
Monday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens • Playgrounds

Located in the area facing the Pacific Ocean in the city of Hitachinaka, Hitachi Seaside Park offers beautiful flowers in its well-kept, large gardens throughout the year. In spring, narcissuses, tulips and nemophila (baby blue eyes) attract lots of visitors. In early summer, poppies and roses, and in summer, zinnias and sunflowers, bloom. In autumn, you can enjoy kochia (summer cypress) and cosmos flowers. In winter, ice tulips can be seen, making for a rich complement of flora throughout the year. The Pleasure Garden, which features over 25 rides and attractions, includes a Ferris Wheel sitting 100m above sea level and offering outstanding views. Other destinations that allow you to enjoy nature include the Rinkan Athletic Grounds, Barbecue Zone, and Cycling Course. See more..
4.0 Tokyo Tower (8.270 reviews)
- Symbol of Tokyo
Monday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

It was during the eve of 2020 Chinese New Year when I visited Tokyo Tower located in Minato City in Tokyo. It was a long day of pure adventure in Tokyo Disneyland but since it's my final night in Tokyo, I decided to visit the Tokyo Tower. Tokyo Tower is one of the landmarks of Japan and is considered as a symbol of Tokyo. Inspired by the design of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tokyo Tower was built in 1958 at 333 meters tall! It was the tallest structure in Japan until The Tokyo Skytree was built in 2010. There's an admission fee of 1200 Yen for regular adults who wishes to visit the observation deck of Tokyo Tower! I decided not to go up to the observation deck as I've already experienced seeing Japan in 360 views during my visit to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. See more..
4.0 Tokyo Skytree (8.014 reviews) from $14.71
- An epic sight with an unrivalled view of Tokyo
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers

As the second tallest tower in the world, the Skytree dominates the skyline of northern Tokyo. I luckily had great weather and went up an hour before sunset so I could see the city in the day and night time. I also booked tickets in advance and as an overseas visitor could take advantage of the fast-track option (paying a little more) to skip the very long regular queue. The architecture is fascinating and the elevator ride also very rapid. There are two levels and the second lift connecting them had a glass ceiling. Wonderful views over the Tokyo and for miles in all directions, the only slight disappointment was the Mt Fuji couldn't be seen due to cloud in that direction. All in all a must-do experience. See more..
4.0 Shibuya Crossing (7.521 reviews)
- Yep, it's busy
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

The only place where 7 cross roads come together and the lights all turn red at the same time. Thousands of pedestrians then all cross at the same time. Just amazing. See more..