Tokyo, Japan

 Imperial Palace & East Garden

Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. Except on Jan 2 (New Year’s Greeting) and Dec 23 (Emperor’s Birthday), the palace buildings and inner gardens are not open to the public .

Only on both specific dates, visitors are able to enter the inner palace grounds and see the members of the Imperial Family, who make several public appearances on a balcony.

The Imperial Palace East Gardens, are a part of the inner palace area and are open to the public.

Imperial East Garden

Outer Park 

Exit the Imperial East Gardens via the Otemon Gate and head south past Nijubashi Bridge through the outer grounds to the Sakuradamon Gate. Cross the street and continue walking down the street to Hibiya Park. Pass through the park and continue southwest toward  Ginza.

 Sensōji

 Sensōji is a Buddhist Temple built completed in 645, making it the oldest temple in Tokyo. Japanese legends says that two brothers in 628 fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River. The two brothers returned the statue in the river but it keeps returning to them. The temple was built nearby for the goddess Kanon.


Showing up from Asakusa metro station, Sensoji is entered through Kiminarimon (“Thunder Gate”). An impressive structure that houses 2 protective deities: Fuijin, the god of wind, on the right, and  Raijin, the god of thunder, left wing. These ferocious gods look after all who enter the temple and keep the premises safe.


Take a walk through one of the most historic, important and lively areas of Tokyo!

Odaiba Marine Park

Odaiba Marine Park  has sand and rocks surrounding a quiet cove that spreads out beside Daiba Park (Battery #3). Odaiba is one of Japan’s lading tourist spots sporting a fusion of natural water and greenery with futuristic scenery such as Rainbow Bridge, the Fuji Television Building and urban resort hotels.

 You can spend a fun time regardless of the season at Odaiba Marine Park, which is also famed as a standard stop for students on school trips and travelers from within Japan and abroad. Many have been spiritually soothed by the truly magnificent and beautiful sunset and night view seen from Odaiba Marine Park. You can enjoy the view as you stroll along the beach or grassy lawns, or from the observation deck or the Skywalk.

Odaiba Beach

For beach fans, the closest spot is Odaiba Beach, an artificial beach some 800 meters long in the heart of Tokyo (swimming is not allowed). Visitors can enjoy seaside activities while taking in the view of Rainbow Bridge and the skyscrapers on the opposite shore, or even participate in the various events typically organized in an urban location.

Beach volleyball (Phiten Beach Volleyball Tokyo Open)