The 10 Most Picturesque Spots in Tokyo

In spring and summer, the clover tunnel at Mukojima Hyakkaen creates the perfect natural frame. Meanwhile, the garden’s Japanese style, decor and tearooms add a traditional touch. At first glance, the Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens are not your typical Japanese Gardens. But they capture the life of tourists and locals alike as many go by daily to bask in the beauty. They are the only surviving flower garden from the Edo period.

The mirror lined entrance to Tokyu Plaza in Omotesando makes an interesting backdrop, but the district is home to plenty of other unique architectural marvels, as well.

At any time in the day, visitors can be seen waiting at the curb of Shibuya‘s famous scramble, waiting for the perfect moment to snap a pic.Once you’ve snapped your picture to bag the memories, make sure you go beyond the Shibuya Crossing and explore diverse attractions nearby too. See a beautiful mural, visit Miyashita Park, discover great shopping spots, and refresh yourself at the local bars and eateries.

The orange torii gates of Ueno Toshogu will keep you satisfied until you can make the trip out to Kyoto, but there’s so much more to this beautiful shrine than that.

The Todoroki Ravine Park southwest of central Tokyo is a rare pocket of unspoiled nature and makes for beautiful Instagram shots. It is one of Tokyo’s most unconventional green spaces, tucked and hidden away in the popular Setagaya city ward. It’s more than just a pretty picture, it is an attractive walking trail, leading for about one kilometer through a narrow, wooded valley along a small river, taking around 20 to 30 minutes to walk through.

The antique buildings of Golden Gai are most beautiful at night. There is so much to dig your teeth into around the Golden Gai area, as it is made up of very popular collection of tiny bars that are crowded into a network of narrow alleyways in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. More than 200 small bars, many no bigger than a closet and most only large enough for a handful of customers—are clustered in the district, and each one has a distinct character all its own.

Takeshita Street in Harajuku is the neighborhood’s most well known attraction. Always busy, the street is full of interesting shops, trendy cafes and boundless energy.

The Meguro River makes for beautiful photography, particularly in spring when the cherry blossoms lining the banks are in full bloom.

Rikugien is a traditional Japanese strolling garden. Dating back to 1695, it follows a traditional design with ponds, artfully arranged boulders and seasonal light-ups, it’s one of Tokyo’s most picturesque nature scenes at any time of the year. This garden is especially popular during the autumn leaf-viewing season, but is a beautiful destination year-round.

Tech lovers and manga otaku will love Akihabara for its bright neon signs, eye catching billboards and costumed ladies trying to attract customers into the cafes.

Dreaming of your Japanese adventure? Think sipping sake on top of the Japanese Alps, snapping photos of Kyoto’s ancient alleyways and exploring the ancient temples and shrines – whether you’ll want to whizz along on the Bullet Train or travel on a budget, we have the package for you.