Tokyo Culture & Food

The Thunder Gate, the outer gate of Senso-ji, known for its giant red lantern and guardian statues. Walking through it is free.

A centuries-old shopping street from Kaminarimon to Senso-ji, lined with stalls selling snacks, fans, and souvenirs. There is no admission.

Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in the 7th century, with a bright red main hall and a five-story pagoda. Walking the grounds is free.

A riverside park on the Asakusa bank of the Sumida River, with cherry trees and a free view of Skytree across the water.

A 634-meter broadcasting and observation tower east of Asakusa, across the Sumida River, and the tallest structure in Japan.

A large public park west of Ueno Station, with museums, a zoo, temples, and thousands of cherry trees. The paths are free.

Japan's oldest and largest museum, holding an unmatched collection of Japanese art, samurai armor, ceramics and Buddhist sculpture.

A large pond at the south end of Ueno Park, covered with lotus in summer and ringed by a free walking path out to Benten-do.

A bustling market street running from Ueno to Okachimachi, famous for cheap snacks, street food, clothes and fresh seafood.

A multi-story used-goods shop in Akihabara for manga, anime cels, toys, and collectibles, a short walk from the Electric Town exit.

A lively market district of food stalls and shops selling fresh seafood, produce and kitchenware, next to the former wholesale market.

Tokyo's main kabuki theater in eastern Ginza, beside Higashi-Ginza Station, in a modern building that has staged kabuki since 1889.

The landmark intersection at Ginza 4-chome, anchored by the Wako clock tower. It is a public crossing with no admission.

A major Buddhist temple at the foot of Tokyo Tower, with a historic gate and rows of small statues dedicated to unborn children.

A 333-meter lattice tower in Minato, painted international orange and white, with paid observation decks beside Zojo-ji temple.