Even at GINZA SIX, which can feel a bit intimidating, there is a spot on the rooftop where you can relax casually. It isn’t a very tall building, so you’re surrounded by other buildings, but it’s fun to look around—you can see the Ginza Wako clock tower looking small, and the entire UNIQLO building, among […]
Formerly the Bridgestone Museum of Art. It is located just a short walk from the Tokyo Station underground shopping area. I, as the curator, haven’t yet had the chance to visit the new Artizon Museum, but the surrounding area has been developed as well, so it seems like you could also enjoy walking around nearby.
Tenjin-sama is famous for its wisteria trellises. If you want to see wisteria, aim for around April. The wisteria trellises can be viewed from above at the Taiko-bashi bridge on the approach to the shrine, and the Sky Tree can be seen in large scale beyond the wisteria trellises.
A new tourist facility has opened at Toyosu Market. There are various delicious restaurants gathered here. Even if you can’t visit your desired store inside Toyosu Market, you can still have a great time here. In addition to dining, there are also accommodation facilities and hot springs.
This museum houses the national treasure “Irises Screen” by Ogata Korin. The building, renovated by Kengo Kuma, is also quite impressive. Behind the building, there is a spacious garden you can explore, which includes a cafe. The “Irises Screen” is displayed annually from late April to mid-May.
This shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji, as its name suggests. It resembles a vast, deep forest filled with greenery, though most of the trees were planted by people. Its fortunes are also unique, as they do not predict good or bad luck.
The building and garden do not seem to be in Japan. It is famous for its rose garden, but you can also enjoy a Japanese garden in the back of the building. There is also a café in the building, so you can spend a relaxing time.
The Twin Towers are easily recognizable from a distance. “Freshness Burger” and a convenience store are located in the building, so you can buy a drink and rehydrate yourself. Walking through the inside and around the back of the building, you can walk along the Sumida River. Crossing the Tsukuda Bridge, which can be seen […]
Located on the third floor of the Tsukiji Uogashi food court, the shop is run by “Toshiei,” a tuna wholesaler specializing in tuna. It’s a place reminiscent of a university cafeteria, but the taste is authentic. Even for those who are a little hesitant about tuna, the tuna bowl here is recommended.
This is the temple that gave rise to the place name “Tsukiji.” It was constructed by reclaiming land that was once the sea. Unlike ordinary temples, this one is a magnificent building in a foreign style. Within the premises, there is also the “Tsukiji Hongan-ji Cafe Tsumugi.”