Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

The temple is renowned for The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu), a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amitābha, which is one of the most famous icons of Japan. It is also a designated National Treasure, and one of the twenty-two historic sites included in Kamakura's proposal for inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

Hasedera Temple

Hasedera (長谷寺) is a temple of the Jodo sect, famous for its eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The 9.18 meter tall, gilded wooden statue is regarded as one of the largest wooden sculptures in Japan and can be viewed in the temple's main building, the Kannon-do Hall.

Hokoku-ji Temple

Secluded in the hills of eastern Kamakura, Hokokuji (報国寺, Hōkokuji) is a small temple of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Originally founded during the early years of the Muromachi Period (1333-1573), Hokokuji was the family temple of the ruling Ashikaga Clan and was later also adopted as the family temple of the Uesugi Clan.

Enoshima

Enoshima (江の島) is a small, popular tourist island in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, known for its shrines, gardens, caves, beaches, and views of Mt. Fuji, serving as an accessible day trip from Tokyo or Kamakura. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, it features the Enoshima Shrine (dedicated to goddess Benzaiten), the Sea Candle observation tower, Samuel Cocking Garden, Iwaya Caves, hot springs (Enospa), and nearby beaches, offering a mix of history, nature, and coastal fun.

Senso-ji Temple

9 Guide To Sensoji Temple, Asakusa | Tokyo Cheapo Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, significant as a major religious site dedicated to Kannon (Goddess of Mercy), a symbol of Tokyo (especially via its Kaminarimon Gate), a cultural hub for festivals like Sanja Matsuri, and a popular tourist destination with the historic Nakamise-dori shopping street leading to its main hall. Its origin dates to 628 AD, rooted in the legend of two brothers finding a statue of Kannon in the Sumida River, making it a cherished place for prayers, fortune-telling (Omikuji), and experiencing traditional Japanese spirituality and commerce.

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree is the highest stand-alone broadcasting tower in the world. The view from the Observation Deck and TEMBO GALLERIA is higher than Mt. Inasa (333 m) in Nagasaki Prefecture, one of the new Top Three Nightscapes of Japan, and it has become a leading brand among Japan's many famous nightscape locations.

Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

Get a feel for old-school Tokyo at one of Japan's oldest shopping streets, Nakamise-dori, which dates back to the 17th century. Most shops in this arcade have been run by the same families for several generations, serving souvenirs, top-class street food and irresistible snacks

Imperial Palace

The current Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto

Takeshita Street (Takeshita-dori) is Tokyo's vibrant, 350-meter-long pedestrian shopping lane in Harajuku, famous as the heart of Japan's "kawaii" (cute) culture, packed with unique fashion boutiques, accessory shops, themed cafes, and iconic sweets like elaborate crepes, attracting youth and tourists for trendy, colorful, and often quirky finds. It's especially busy with crowds and pedestrians-only from 11 AM to 6 PM daily, offering a sensory overload of Japanese youth culture and street food.

Shibuya Crossing

During its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people forge their way across this intersection every two minutes, enough to quickly fill up a football stadium. The phenomenon gave rise to its nickname "scramble," as pedestrians cross from all directions

Hachiko

The Hachiko Statue was erected in 1935 based on the real story of the loyal Akita dog Hachiko. The image of Hachi waiting daily at Shibuya Station for its owner struck a chord, making the dog so popular that a statue was built at the station. Even today, the Hachiko Statue remains a standard meeting spot in Shibuya.