Must Visit Historical Places in Tokyo
- A
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Historic imperial palace serving as the main residence of the Emperor of Japan, featuring traditional Japanese architecture and notable gardens.
- B
Zojo-ji temple
This Buddhist temple served as the family shrine to the Tokugawas - one of Japan's most famous families.
- C
Yushima Tenmangū
One of Tokyo's many beautiful shrines. This one's history reaches back to the 5th century AD.
- D
Nezu Shrine
Nezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan.
- E
Hie Shrine
Dating back to the 14th century, this picturesque Shinto shrine was destroyed during WWII and reconstructed in the following years.
- F
Shibamata Taishakuten Temple
Daikyō-ji, popularly known as Shibamata Taishakuten, is a Nichiren-shū Buddhist temple in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan.
- G
- H
Yushimaseido Temple
Yushima Seidō, is a Confucian temple in Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan.
- I
Tokyo-daijingu
This Shinto shrine (called Tokyo daijingu by the locals) is wildly popular with the Japanese, who come here to pray for happiness in…
- J
Myōgyō-ji Temple
This Buddhist temple features not only beautiful architecture, but it's also closely related to Japanese ghost stories - find out why!
- K
Ekoin Temple
Ekō-in, also known as Honjo Ekō-in, is a Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in Ryōgoku, Tokyo.
Plan Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Create a detailed travel itinerary with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.
Tours & Activities
Plan Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Create a detailed travel itinerary with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.