We will introduce seasonal information and popular tourist spots. Why not go out into the city in search of wonderful memories? You may discover various things that are unique to that place.
Enjoy the seasons
Spring: Visiting cherry blossom spots
Spring is all about cherry blossoms, which lift people's spirits. There are many cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo. Although it is only for a short period of time, you should not miss out on the charms of this season, which you will never tire of looking at.
Enjoy the cool weather in Tokyo in summer
Since the Edo period, each household would wear a yukata and cool off in the evening on a veranda, enjoying the Edo fireworks starting with the fireworks launched from Ryogoku Bridge, or enjoying the cool weather by playing in the river or boating. Even today, cruises, including large ships, are popular around Tokyo Bay, the Sumida River, and the Kanda River, and houseboats are a fun sight in the summer. You can also have a fun time strolling around Toyosu Market and Tsukiji in the early morning.
Autumn: Enjoying Culture
Tokyo has many art galleries and museums, both large and small, where you can encounter unique works of art. After filling your heart with art, why not secretly free your mind at a spot to view Momiji and feel the quiet flow of time passing by?
Winter: Feeling the flow of the year
Large facilities and famous buildings compete to decorate the city with decorations and illuminations for Halloween, Christmas and New Year, and the sparkling lights enrich the soul and warm the spirit even during the cold winter months.
Popular streetscapes
Hotel surroundings
Nagatacho
Nagatacho, home to the symbolic National Diet Building, is synonymous with the political world. Along with Kasumigaseki, Nagatacho is a town where Japan's central functions are concentrated, with the Prime Minister's Official Residence, the official residences of the Speakers of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, the Diet Members' Office, the Cabinet Office Building, the National Diet Press Club, and the headquarters of various political parties such as the Liberal Democratic Party. You can also take a stroll through the National Diet Building's front garden, which is a popular photo spot, and use the National Diet Library. (Hotel location area)
Akasaka
During the Edo period, this area on high ground was home to the residences of feudal lords and hatamoto samurai, and transformed into one of the leading residential areas in the city center. In the second half of the 20th century, it developed into a high-end entertainment district on a par with Ginza, attracting politicians, Western companies, embassy representatives, airline staff, and foreigners such as residents of the nearby US military housing. Since then, the area has become home to restaurants frequented by politicians and geisha, as well as high-end international hotels, and many stores frequented by entertainers, models, and cultural figures who visit TBS and nearby record companies, creating a glamorous and stylish atmosphere. There are also many long-established Japanese confectionery shops and flagship Western confectionery stores scattered around the area. (5 minutes' walk from the hotel)
Toranomon
Toranomon is often referred to as a place where many public corporations and public interest corporations gather, along with Nagatacho (political world) and Kasumigaseki (central government offices). The area is still undergoing transformation, with high-rise buildings lining the streets, including Toranomon Hills. (5-10 minutes by car from the hotel)
Roppongi
Before the war, the military facilities in this area were taken over by the Allied forces, and the number of shops catering to foreigners increased. Since 1960, the area has transformed from a residential area into a downtown area, and it has become a popular play spot and has been popularized. Currently, the area has an image of an office district day and night on weekdays, but on weekend nights it becomes a lively downtown area. TV Asahi and movie theaters hold various events, and Roppongi Hills, with its high-rise tower including the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Midtown, with the Suntory Museum of Art and 21_DESIGN SIGHT21, and the National Art Center, Tokyo are also located side by side, making it a popular spot in Tokyo where many people gather. (10-15 minutes by car from the hotel)
Other Regions
Asakusa
Continuing from Asakusa's landmark Kaminarimon on the banks of the Sumida River, Nakamise is one of the oldest shopping streets established in the Edo period. Its vitality remains intact to this day. You can enjoy exciting retro shopping while sampling freshly made retro downtown sweets and discovering a wide variety of souvenirs, from traditional Japanese toys to unique kanji T-shirts. There is also a course where you can enjoy various waterside attractions as you travel down the Sumida River on a water bus or a houseboat from the nearby boarding point and head towards Tokyo Bay. (23 minutes from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Ginza Subway Line, get off at Asakusa Station)
Yanaka, Nezu, Sendagi
Yanesen is an area built around a major shrine, and still cherishes the atmosphere of a traditional downtown area. Dotted with old wooden houses, old-style cafes, and contemporary art spots, you can feel the old and modern atmosphere of Tokyo, and you're sure to find new inspiration as you walk around. (From Kokkai-gijidomae Station on the Chiyoda Subway Line, take a 13-minute walk to Nezu Station.)
Kagurazaka
Kagurazaka is a town where the good old Japanese atmosphere remains in the back alleys and steps of the charming alleys, including shrines and long-established tea houses. There is also the building of an official French government institution, and French culture and lifestyle are strongly present, matching the town. (8 minutes from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Namboku Subway Line, get off at Iidabashi)
Shibuya
Shibuya Scramble Crossing, which appears in movies and music videos, is a crossing of five pedestrian crossings surrounded by the neon signs of buildings, with many people rushing back and forth between them. Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the Shibuya Center-gai area, dotted with restaurants and fashion stores, are synonymous with Tokyo's bustle and young people gathering. (10 minutes from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Ginza Subway Line, get off at Shibuya Station)
Harajuku and Omotesando
There are many lively and popular streets known for their colorful street art and fashion scene, and a wide variety of apparel shops are lined up across the area, including affordable second-hand clothing stores for junior high and high school girls, fashionable select shops, luxury brand flagship stores, and large fast fashion stores. Harajuku's unique culture has also attracted worldwide attention as Harajuku Kawaii Culture. (7 minutes from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Ginza Subway Line, get off at Omotesando Station)
Jiyugaoka
It is a town that is always ranked highly as a place people want to live. Although it is a commercial hub in a residential area, it is also a hotbed of sweets with its European-style streetscape and concentration of Western-style pastry shops, so it is a town that attracts many tourists, and is especially popular among women. The birthplace of the Japanese Mont Blanc cake is also located in this town. (28 minutes from Kokkai-gijidomae Station on the Chiyoda Subway Line, transfer at Meiji-jingumae Station, get off at Jiyugaoka Station on the Fukutoshin Subway Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Shinjuku
Along with Shibuya and Ikebukuro, it is one of Japan's three major "sub-centers." At the east exit is Kabukicho, Japan's largest entertainment district, which is home to restaurants and hotels, including the Shinjuku Golden Gai drinking district. On the other side of Shinjuku Station, at the west exit, are several of the largest skyscrapers in Tokyo, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and a skyscraper hotel, and this area, which is also famous as an office district, is known as the "new city center." (11 minutes from Kokkai-gijidomae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line, get off at Shinjuku-sanchome Station)
Ginza
Ginza is one of Tokyo's leading shopping districts, lined with high-end boutiques, galleries, elegant cocktail bars, sushi restaurants and other eateries. There is no shortage of long-established luxury jewellery stores, delicious Japanese food and stylish Japanese products. Today, stores catering to young people such as Uniqlo and GU also co-exist here, making for a fun stroll. The intersection on 4th Street is a landmark with the highest land prices in Japan, and the name Ginza has become a brand. On weekends, the main street of Chuo Dori becomes a stylish pedestrianised paradise, attracting many people. (6 minutes from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Ginza Subway Line, get off at Ginza Station)
Marunouchi
Marunouchi is a wide area stretching from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace, and in recent years, modern skyscrapers have been built, reminiscent of Manhattan. In the underground shopping mall and skyscrapers at Tokyo Station, you can enjoy shopping and dining, but there are also many resting spots where the exteriors of the buildings from the time of their founding are reproduced and enjoyed. Marunouchi is famous as an office district with impressive glass and reinforced concrete skyscrapers, and is dotted with attractive shopping streets. One of the attractive shopping streets that exudes a European atmosphere is the cobblestone-lined Marunouchi Nakadori street. You can enjoy the artworks (street art) displayed on the street or have coffee on the terrace of a cafe, which will take you to a different world from usual. (5 minutes from Kokkai-gijidomae Station on the Chiyoda Subway Line, get off at Nijubashimae Station, 6 minutes from Kokkai-gijidomae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line, get off at Tokyo Station)
Akihabara
Lined with large, privately owned electronics retailers that even sell rare electronic parts, it is one of the world's leading electronics districts, attracting tourists from all over the world. In recent years, it has also become a source of culture, mainly anime and games, as well as cosplay and idols, and the words Akihabara-kei and otaku culture have been coined, and it is often featured in the media. (14 minutes from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Ginza Subway Line, get off at Suehirocho Station)
Nihonbashi
Since the early Edo period, it has been the center of townspeople's culture, a representative underground town, and one of the few areas with history and culture. As the starting point of the five main roads, it is a key transportation and logistics hub, and is home to long-established commercial facilities and Japan's largest wholesale district, including a pharmaceutical wholesaler and Japan's oldest department store, Mitsukoshi. Before Tsukiji was built, the fish market was located here in Nihonbashi. It is also the center of finance and commerce, and even today it is a financial district where money exchangers gather, with many major banks gathered there. (9 minutes from Tameike-sanno Station on the Ginza Subway Line, get off at Nihonbashi Station, 11 minutes from Tameike-sanno Station on the Ginza Subway Line, get off at Mitsukoshimae Station)
Toyosu Market & Tsukiji
Toyosu Market is one of the world's largest seafood markets. You can also watch the tuna auction (advance reservation required). There are about 70 stores to shop at and restaurants to impress foodies. Tsukiji, which was famous for its name "TSUKIJI" when it was an old market, is still as lively as ever as an outer market, entertaining visitors.
Odaiba
The waterfront is a resort-like area on Tokyo Bay lined with various commercial facilities and leisure spots. After enjoying shopping, gourmet food, and entertainment spots, you can take a stroll through the parks and beaches, making it a place where families can have fun all day long. The Statue of Liberty and the Rainbow Bridge, a symbol of Tokyo Bay, are in the background, creating a beautiful location with the Tokyo landscape unfolding in the background.
Suburban
Mount Fuji Lake Kawaguchi
One of the Fuji Five Lakes at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji, a famous mountain that symbolizes Japan. A scenic resort area where you can see the whole view of Mt. Fuji spreads out, and you can enjoy hot springs and golf. It is also easily accessible from Tokyo, and is the gateway to the Yoshida route of climbing Mt. Fuji.
・About 2.5 hours from Shinjuku by JR express train
・About 2.5 hours by express bus from Shinjuku
Kamakura Enoshima
Kamakura was founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo as a shogunate in a place surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on the other. Many Zen temples and shrines are dotted around the area, including the Great Buddha of Kamakura and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and Yuigahama Beach on Sagami Bay is a popular surfing spot. Enoshima, located further ahead, is also a popular resort area with Enoshima Shrine at its center. On clear days, you can see Mt. Fuji, and the yacht harbor was where the yachting competition for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was held. Fresh seafood can also be enjoyed, including the popular shirasu donburi and shirasu pasta.
・Approximately 70 minutes to Kamakura Station by JR
・Approximately 90 minutes to Enoshima Station by Enoshima Electric Railway
Kawagoe
Kawagoe is located northwest of Tokyo. During the Edo period, it flourished as a castle town with its thriving trade with Edo, and old storehouses and merchant houses still line the streets. Its beautiful streets are called Little Edo and still attract many tourists. Nearby is Kita-in Temple, which has more than 500 stone statues of Buddhist disciples, known as the Gohyaku Rakan. It is easily accessible from the nearest train station in the metropolitan area, using direct express trains.
・Approximately 70 minutes to Kawagoe Station by subway/Tobu Tojo Line
Mount Takao
Mount Takao has been selected as a three-star tourist destination, the highest ranking, every year since 2007 in the Michelin Green Guide Japon, a tourist guide published by the French tire manufacturer Michelin. On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji and the Tanzawa mountain range from the observation deck at the summit, which is 599 meters high. There are six distinctive courses, ranging from light hiking courses that can be done in street clothes, to courses with different distances, difficulty levels, and vegetation. The courses are relatively well-maintained, and there are statues of gods and Buddhas and large trees on the roadside where you can pray, as well as round stones with letters carved into them (the Rokkon Seijo Ishiguruma), which are recommended as sightseeing spots that will soothe your body and mind.
・About 100 minutes to Takaosanguchi Station
There are many other fun spots to visit in and around Tokyo. Please feel free to contact our concierge during your stay.
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