69 Essential Tokyo Attractions for 2026: Classic Sights, New Landmarks, and Hidden Spots

Tokyo has an extensive transportation network of trains, buses, monorails, and taxis.
Rail service is particularly well developed, allowing visitors to travel easily between attractions by train.

This landmark represents Asakusa and receives more than 30 million worshippers annually.
Kaminarimon Gate, a symbol of Asakusa, features a huge red lantern with statues of the wind god and thunder god on either side.
Nakamise Shopping Street stretches approximately 820 feet from Kaminarimon Gate to the temple's main hall and is lined with souvenir and food shops.

At the center of Tokyo Skytree Town stands Tokyo Skytree, a 2,080-foot broadcasting tower and tourist attraction. Inside are two observation areas: the Tembo Deck at 1,150 feet and the Tembo Galleria at 1,480 feet.
At the tower's base are Tokyo Solamachi®, with shopping and dining, as well as various entertainment facilities offering many ways to spend your visit.

This shopping street between Asakusa and Ueno runs approximately 2,625 feet from north to south. Around 160 specialty stores sell food-related goods, including cookware, tableware, and restaurant signs.
Every October, the large Kappabashi Tool Festival features special sales, prize drawings, and other events.

Ueno Park, officially Ueno Onshi Park, is a green urban oasis in central Tokyo.
Numerous cultural institutions, including museums, art museums, and a zoo, are spread across its expansive grounds. Highlights include the bronze statue of Saigo Takamori, a popular meeting place, the scenic Shinobazu Pond, Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple, and the Ueno Daibutsu.

Located between JR Ueno and JR Okachimachi stations, this lively shopping street packs approximately 400 stores into a roughly 1,640-foot stretch. Affectionately known as Ameyoko, it features shops selling food, sweets, clothing, sundries, jewelry, and more.
With bargain sales throughout the year, its lively atmosphere offers a concentrated taste of Tokyo's traditional downtown culture.

This retro shopping street retains the atmosphere of the Showa era. Around 60 independent shops crowd its approximately 560-foot length, preserving the warmth of everyday Tokyo life.
At sunset, the Yuyake Dandan steps at the street's entrance offer attractive sunset views and are also well known as a photo spot.

Tokyo Station is a gateway to Japan. It was designed by Tatsuno Kingo, a pioneer of modern Japanese architecture, and is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. On the first and second floors of its two domes, each over 98 feet high, historic grandeur blends with newer functional design.

Tokyo Station First Avenue is a commercial complex directly connected to Tokyo Station. It brings together a wide variety of stores featuring ramen, regional specialties from across Japan, Japanese and Western sweets from renowned and long-established shops, and popular character merchandise.
Limited-time events and pop-up stores are also held, offering something new with every visit.

Located in central Tokyo, the Imperial Palace was built on the former site of Edo Castle. Its more than 400 years of history and tradition offer a close look at Japan's imperial culture.
Numerous historic structures and gardens with seasonal scenery remain, filling this solemn setting with many points of interest.

Kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing art, is staged at theaters throughout Japan, but Kabukiza is known as its most prestigious venue. Although kabuki may seem intimidating, Kabukiza offers affordable seats and same-day tickets for individual acts, making it approachable for first-time viewers.

Flagship stores of international luxury brands and long-established department stores line Chuo-dori Avenue, creating a glamorous atmosphere even for window-shopping. Ginza's depth also comes from historic businesses still operating today, including stationery stores founded in the Meiji era and traditional cafés.
On weekend and holiday afternoons, Chuo-dori becomes a pedestrian zone, offering the distinctly Ginza experience of strolling leisurely down the center of the broad avenue.

This specialty shopping district contains more than 400 food shops and restaurants. Stores serve seafood and ingredients sourced from across Japan, making it easy to sample small portions of sushi, seafood rice bowls, rolled omelets, grilled foods, and more. Rather than sitting down for a full meal at one restaurant, visitors can try a little of several dishes and experience a wide variety of food in a short time.
Many shops open around 9:00 a.m., making the market ideal for an indulgent morning food tour. On rainy days, consider stopping at neighboring Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for its signature 18-dish breakfast.

Odaiba is a major leisure district that brings shopping, entertainment, and impressive views together in a compact area.
From the beach at Odaiba Marine Park, visitors can see Rainbow Bridge and central Tokyo's skyline. The transition from sunset to night creates one of Tokyo's most romantic views. Major commercial complexes, including DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, are concentrated nearby. The area is popular with both families and couples.

The art collective teamLab uses cutting-edge digital technology to create immersive works. This museum, where visitors become part of the art, expanded to approximately 1.5 times its previous size in January 2025 and underwent a major renovation that included outdoor spaces.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is located in front of Shibuya Station. Often called the world's busiest intersection, its distinctive scene has become an icon of Tokyo.
From the connecting passage between the JR Yamanote and Keio Inokashira lines, visitors can watch crowds crossing from an elevated angle.
When the pedestrian lights turn green, the intersection fills immediately, with as many as 3,000 people crossing during a single signal cycle.

Meiji Jingu was founded in 1920 as a shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Its man-made forest was created by planting approximately 100,000 trees donated from across Japan. It has grown into a rich woodland with a mystical atmosphere that feels far removed from central Tokyo. The shrine is also famous as a spiritual site.

This approximately 1,150-foot shopping street runs from Harajuku Station toward Meiji-dori Avenue. Many stores sell distinctive fashion items unavailable elsewhere, attracting worldwide attention as a trendsetting destination.
It is crowded daily, particularly with young people. During the busiest period, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., vehicles are prohibited and the street becomes a pedestrian zone.

Extending roughly 0.6 miles around Omotesando Station, this sophisticated district brings together emerging labels and stylish brands. Its attractive avenues lined with zelkova trees are another defining feature.
Omotesando Hills is the area's landmark and draws crowds every day. A walk along Cat Street between Omotesando and Shibuya also offers a taste of Ura-Harajuku culture.

This observation facility offers 360-degree views of Tokyo from approximately 755 feet above ground.
SKY STAGE provides roughly 26,900 square feet of open-air observation space with panoramic views in every direction.
Visitors can see landmarks including Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree, and even Mount Fuji in clear weather.

Shinjuku Gyoen traces its origins to a samurai residence from the Edo period. It became an imperial garden in 1906 and is now open to the public.
The expansive 144-acre grounds contain three distinctive styles: a Japanese garden, a formal garden, and a landscape garden. Together, they are considered a masterpiece of modern Western-style garden design.

The observatories at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku are located on the 45th floor of Main Building No. 1 and are reached by dedicated elevators from the first floor. The elevator takes approximately 55 seconds to reach a height of 663 feet, where expansive views of Tokyo spread out below.
The South Observatory also has the Tokyo Memories Piano, decorated in a yellow-and-black design supervised by Yayoi Kusama. Anyone may play it.

Kabukicho, which symbolizes Shinjuku nightlife, is one of Tokyo's leading entertainment districts, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues. It offers a somewhat deeper side of the city than the skyscraper district around Shinjuku Station. Nearby Omoide Yokocho preserves a Showa-era atmosphere, while Shinjuku Golden Gai is densely packed with tiny bars. Together they reveal Tokyo's many nighttime faces.

Tokyo's largest Koreatown is a center of Korean culture and draws many trend-conscious visitors.
Visitors can experience the latest Korean culture through popular foods such as barbecue, cheese dak-galbi, and photogenic sweets, as well as Korean cosmetics and K-pop idol shops.

Tokyo Tower has remained a beloved symbol of the city since opening in 1958. Beyond the sweeping views from its observation decks, its striking red-and-white colors, photogenic exterior, and distinctive presence continue to captivate visitors. Its atmospheric nighttime illumination is another highlight.

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, the centerpiece of Roppongi Hills, is a 54-story skyscraper standing 781 feet tall.
The complex contains numerous luxury-brand shops and many upscale restaurants. Other attractions include the Japanese-style Mohri Garden, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo City View observation deck, a movie theater, and a hotel, drawing large numbers of visitors.

Rather than maintaining a permanent collection, the museum hosts diverse exhibitions highlighting art from Japan and overseas.
Its expansive 150,700-square-foot space includes 12 galleries, an art library, restaurants, cafés, and a museum shop. The building itself is also worth seeing, particularly its undulating glass curtain wall.

One of Japan's leading electronics districts, Akihabara brings together everything from large retailers to small independent electronics shops. Affectionately known as Akiba, it attracts attention from across Japan and around the world.
Alongside appliances and products featuring cutting-edge technology, it is also famous as a center of pop culture, including anime, games, figures, and model trains.

Maid cafés are emblematic of otaku culture and subculture, offering an escape from everyday life in a carefully staged setting. Akihabara, commonly known as Akiba and the center of otaku culture, is considered the home of the maid café.
A good choice for first-time visitors is MAID MADE Akihabara Ekimae, approximately a 30-second walk from JR Akihabara Station's Electric Town South Exit. Its meticulously designed world captures the atmosphere of contemporary subculture. Alongside classic entertainment such as “magic” to make food taste better and live performances by the maids, its carefully prepared meals are also highly regarded.

This large mixed-use complex brings an aquarium, observation deck, planetarium, and shopping mall together across a group of buildings. Its greatest advantage is the ability to spend an entire day there regardless of the weather. With a large specialty shopping area and character stores such as the Pokémon Center, it fits easily into family trips and anime-themed sightseeing.

This mixed-use complex opened in Azabu in November 2023. Its commercial floors contain approximately 150 stores spanning fashion, culture, food, and other categories. Abundant greenery and spacious grounds, including a central plaza, create an open atmosphere for shopping and dining.
In February 2024, the digital art museum MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless relocated here from Odaiba.

This commercial complex opened in April 2024 at the Jingumae intersection between Harajuku and Omotesando. Its nine floors, from the first basement level to the seventh-floor rooftop terrace, contain various shops and restaurants as well as distinctive facilities including a public bath, gallery, and library.

Opened in 2023, this walk-through entertainment facility lets visitors experience behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series. It was the first facility of its kind in Asia and is the world's largest indoor Harry Potter attraction.

This much-discussed destination opened outside Toyosu Market in February 2024. Divided into dining and bathing areas, it offers Tokyo cuisine, hot springs, and shopping.
Toyosu Edo-mae Market, designed to recreate an Edo-period streetscape, gathers foods from Tokyo and across Japan. Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club uses hot spring water transported from the celebrated resort areas of Hakone and Yugawara.

This skyscraper complex welcomed more than 1 million visitors within approximately one month of opening in April 2023 and has drawn attention as a new Kabukicho landmark. It stands 225 meters tall, with 48 floors above ground and five below. Its fountain-inspired exterior houses a vast entertainment space built around the concept of “mastering what you love.”

This JR East development project uses a former rail yard site. Four high-rise buildings and one low-rise cultural facility stand across its expansive 23.5-acre grounds. Centered on Takanawa Gateway Station, the development brings together commercial facilities, hotels, offices, residences, a multipurpose cultural facility, and an international convention center.
Part of the development opened early on March 27, 2025. With the addition of the MoN Takanawa cultural building and the final commercial area, the complex held its grand opening on March 28, 2026.

This new landmark opened at Ginza's Sukiyabashi intersection in January 2025 with the concept of “a park in the city.”
Built on the site of the former Sony Building, once a Ginza landmark, its concrete structure was intentionally kept to approximately half the height of the surrounding skyscrapers. The building itself has become part of Ginza's new scenery.
Inside is an open space anyone can enter for free. Interactive programs on distinctly Sony themes such as music, games, and movies change every few months, giving the facility a different character with each visit.

This museum provides a comprehensive introduction to Tokyo's history and culture from the Edo period to the present. Since opening in 1993, it has been a familiar place to learn about the city's development. Following extensive renovations, it reopened in March 2026.
The permanent exhibition occupies approximately 96,900 square feet in an atrium spanning the fifth and sixth floors and is organized primarily into Edo and Tokyo zones. Particularly impressive exhibits include a full-scale reconstruction of Nihonbashi Bridge and scale models of historical streetscapes, bringing the lives and culture of past residents closer to visitors.

This new facility opened in March 2025 and is themed around Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo, a popular comedy manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for 40 years without interruption.
Interactive displays, digital content, and other creative exhibits communicate the work's appeal. It has quickly gained popularity as a place where visitors can walk through the manga's real-life setting and experience its world with all five senses.

PokéPark KANTO is the first permanent outdoor facility recreating the world of the popular Pokémon franchise.
It opened inside Yomiuriland in Inagi, Tokyo, on February 5, 2026. Set in a world inhabited by more than 600 Pokémon, its main appeal is the opportunity to explore the grounds like an adventurer.

Ueno Zoo is located inside Ueno Onshi Park. It receives more visitors than any other zoo in Japan and is home to approximately 3,000 animals from around 300 species gathered from across the world.
Its expansive green grounds are divided into eastern and western sections, where both familiar and rare animals live in environments designed to resemble their natural habitats.

This cutting-edge aquarium combines marine life with sound, light, and video.
At Jellyfish Ramble, an expansive space measuring 30 feet wide and 115 feet deep, atmospheric sound and lighting accompany gently drifting jellyfish.

This career and social-experience facility lets children ages 3–15 try various jobs and services in a city built at approximately two-thirds real-world scale, learning how society works while having fun. Pavilions operated by real companies line the facility, offering approximately 100 types of work and service experiences. A parents' lounge provides adults with a place to relax.

Tokyo Daijingu was founded as a place to worship Ise Jingu from Tokyo and is affectionately known as “Tokyo's Ise Jingu.” It was the first shrine to hold a Shinto wedding ceremony.
Various places on the grounds feature the inome, a protective pattern shaped like a charming heart. This has made the shrine famous for blessings in matchmaking and romantic success.

Yomiuriland is one of Tokyo's leading amusement parks. Alongside diverse attractions, it offers seasonal events and hands-on workshops available only here. Its annual Jewellumination, held from winter through spring, is one of the Kanto region's largest illumination events and transforms the entire park into a dreamlike world of light.

Symphony Cruise follows original routes around Tokyo Bay. Two restaurant ships operate: Symphony Classica, with a capacity of approximately 450 passengers, and Symphony Moderna, with a capacity of approximately 600. Both serve authentic dishes prepared entirely onboard.
The original heart-shaped Heart Line route is particularly popular with couples as a romantic spiritual spot.

Do not miss Tokyo's night views, which can make a couple's time together feel even closer. The moment the sun sets and countless lights begin to glow remains moving no matter how many times you see it.
Each destination is covered in detail under “29 Classic Tokyo Attractions by Area,” so the following list focuses on why each is recommended for a date.

Located in Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda Ward, this is one of the world's largest book districts. It is said to contain more than 170 stores specializing in used and antiquarian books, covering a broad range of subjects.
Cafés are also scattered throughout the neighborhood, providing places to enjoy unhurried reading.

Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is just right for a solo walk through Tokyo. At its centerpiece, Kiyosumi Gardens, stroll beside a pond surrounded by notable stones gathered from across Japan and pause to look across the water. The quiet feels far removed from central Tokyo.
Outside the garden is a neighborhood known for coffee. Blue Bottle Coffee opened its first Japanese location here, and distinctive roastery cafés are scattered throughout the area.

It is surprising to find such a peaceful museum just a few minutes' walk from the bustle of Aoyama and Omotesando. Its collection of premodern Japanese and East Asian art includes the National Treasure Irises folding screens by Ogata Korin. Architect Kengo Kuma designed the building, whose refined bamboo-lined approach begins calming the mind before visitors even reach the entrance.
After viewing the art, take a break at the café overlooking the garden.

The striking red-brick building is a reconstruction of Mitsubishi Ichigokan, built in 1894 and designed by British architect Josiah Conder, who also worked on the Ueno Museum and Rokumeikan. Alongside the artwork, the atmospheric building itself is a highlight.
The museum also contains the Café 1894 café and bar and the Store 1894 museum shop, both worth visiting.

Built in 1909 as the Crown Prince's residence for Yoshihito, who later became Emperor Taisho, this is Japan's only palace constructed in the Neo-Baroque style. Its expansive grounds contain many highlights, including a glittering entrance hall, gold-leaf arched ceilings, chandeliers, and ceiling paintings in rooms such as Asahi-no-Ma. Immerse yourself in this lavish setting, filled with the finest Japanese craftsmanship and used to welcome distinguished guests from around the world.

This expansive leisure complex includes Tokyo Dome, famous as a baseball stadium, along with an amusement park, restaurants, shops, a hotel, and various other facilities.
The amusement park has no admission fee, so visitors can simply pay for individual rides. LaQua contains shops, restaurants, and a natural hot spring spa.

This museum challenges conventional ideas of what a science museum can be.
Its signature exhibit is Geo-Cosmos, a globe-shaped display measuring 20 feet in diameter that floats in the entrance atrium.
Exhibitions cover science and technology connected to our future, including robots, AI, life sciences, the global environment, and space.
It is a dependable option when rain interrupts an Odaiba visit.

Even visitors who are not book lovers may be awed by the impressive wall of books here. The main highlight is the Morrison Stacks, shelves containing approximately 24,000 Western-language books. Filled with books to the ceiling, the solemn space has quietly become one of Tokyo's leading photo spots.

If rain leaves an opening in your Ginza schedule, step into an illuminated art space filled with swimming goldfish. This museum combines Edo-period goldfish culture with contemporary art. Colorful goldfish move through tanks shaped like spheres and folding screens, creating a scene far more atmospheric in person than in photographs.
The facility is inside Ginza Mitsukoshi, so visitors can continue directly to shopping afterward.

The Meguro River flowing through Nakameguro is one of Tokyo's signature cherry blossom destinations. Approximately 800 Somei Yoshino trees line both banks for roughly 2.5 miles. Their branches stretch over the water, creating a pale pink tunnel above the river. During the blooming season, stalls along the route sell sparkling wine and pink drinks, making it pleasant to stroll with a glass while viewing the blossoms.

Another representative Tokyo hanami destination is Chidorigafuchi, where cherry trees frame the Imperial Palace moat. Along the approximately 2,300-foot Chidorigafuchi Green Way, blossoms extending toward the water combine with stone walls to create a spring scene unique to central Tokyo.
Viewing the blossoms from a boat is especially popular. Looking up at the trees in full bloom from the water offers a different atmosphere from the path, though long lines for boats are common during the flowering season.

This is one of Japan's largest fireworks festivals and is generally held on the final Saturday of July. At the first venue, an opening display centered on rapid-fire star mines launches fireworks in succession. Another highlight is a competition featuring some of Japan's leading pyrotechnicians. The second venue launches even more fireworks than the first, providing a powerful spectacle.

Todoroki Valley is known as the only ravine in Tokyo's 23 wards. Despite being just a short walk from Todoroki Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line, it is densely wooded along the Yazawa River and offers quiet walks accompanied by flowing water and birdsong. The shaded path feels cooler than surrounding streets, making it suitable for hot weather. Follow the river to Todoroki Fudoson Temple and Fudo Waterfall.

Few scenes represent Tokyo in fall better than this one. The approximately 985-foot golden tunnel of ginkgo trees extending from Aoyama-dori Avenue toward the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery is one of Tokyo's finest landscapes and has appeared in numerous films and television dramas. The composition framing the gallery like a painting is particularly striking.

Easily accessible from central Tokyo, Mount Takao becomes covered in vivid fall colors. The foliage generally peaks from mid-November to early December. Different views can be seen from the cable car and chairlift, along the approach to Yakuoin Temple, and from the summit.

Held for more than 20 years, this illumination has become a Marunouchi winter tradition. Its centerpiece is Marunouchi Naka-dori, the district's main street, lined with popular brands for approximately 0.75 miles.
During the event, not only the street but the entire neighborhood glitters in champagne gold, creating an atmospheric scene.

Announcing the arrival of winter in Roppongi, Keyakizaka Illumination decorates an approximately 1,310-foot avenue of zelkova trees with around 800,000 LEDs. The space enveloped in SNOW & BLUE light feels like entering a world of snow.
Keyakizaka-dori also offers numerous recommended photo spots.

Located in Shinjuku Ward, Kagurazaka spreads around Waseda-dori, also called Kagurazaka-dori. Once a flourishing geisha district, it is a representative destination for sophisticated Tokyo, retaining stone-paved lanes and black wooden walls.
Its alleys and side streets are especially memorable, with stylish restaurants, cafés, and shops scattered throughout. This harmony between old and new is one of Kagurazaka's defining qualities.

The neighborhood associated with Tora-san from the film series Otoko wa Tsurai yo still preserves the appearance of a Showa-era temple town. A bronze statue of Tora-san greets visitors outside Shibamata Station, while the approximately 660-foot approach to Taishakuten Temple is lined with long-established shops selling kusa dango and rice crackers. At Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple, do not miss the intricate gallery of carvings covering the hall.
If time permits, also take the Yagiri no Watashi hand-rowed ferry across the Edo River.

Vintage clothing, small theaters, live music venues, curry—Shimokita, or Shimokitazawa, has been loved as a center of youth culture for half a century and is currently undergoing an especially interesting evolution. Browse multiple vintage stores for one-of-a-kind pieces, fill up on the neighborhood's signature curry, and spend the evening at a small theater or live music venue. The best way to explore is without a plan, simply following your interests.

Conveniently accessible from Shibuya, Jiyugaoka is a fashionable neighborhood filled with stylish cafés, bakeries, and interior design stores. Above all, it is a highly competitive dessert district. From famous roll cakes to shops specializing in Mont Blanc, sweet lovers could not visit everything in a single day.

This shopping street stretches approximately 0.8 miles east and west from Togoshi-ginza Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line. Around 400 businesses line the street, including fresh food stores, cafés, bakeries, and a public bath. It is Tokyo's longest shopping street and is said to be the original model for the many “Ginza” shopping streets found across Japan. Its specialty is the Togoshi Ginza croquette.

For monjayaki, a soul food of Tokyo's traditional downtown, head to its home in Tsukishima. Dozens of monjayaki restaurants crowd Nishinaka-dori Shopping Street and its side alleys. Gathering around the griddle and eating with small spatulas provides an experience of old Tokyo that goes beyond the flavor itself. First-time visitors need not worry, as restaurant staff can cook it for you.

The final selection is not a neighborhood but a ride that becomes a journey in itself.
The Tokyo Sakura Tram, or Toden Arakawa Line, is beloved as Tokyo's only remaining streetcar line. It connects Minowabashi stop in Arakawa Ward with Waseda stop in Shinjuku Ward, covering 7.6 miles and 30 stops, and remains an important part of local transportation. Its retro single-car trains clatter through everyday Tokyo scenery, from gaps between buildings to tracks running close beside homes. It combines easily with neighborhood walks and is also recommended for sightseeing.

Approximately 15 minutes by train from Tokyo Station, this large theme park is beloved as the “Kingdom of Dreams and Magic.” Seven themed lands spread around Cinderella Castle, offering parades, seasonal events, character greetings, and more than can be experienced in a single day. It is one of Japan's leading theme parks, entertaining visitors of all ages.

Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, Yokohama offers a distinctive atmosphere where international influences blend into a modern skyline of high-rises. At night, the sea and historic Western-style modern architecture create a particularly atmospheric setting popular with couples.
The city's many commercial facilities also make it a rewarding shopping destination.

The historic city of Kamakura is approximately one hour from Tokyo Station on the JR Yokosuka Line. Like Kyoto and Nara, it was once the seat of a government, leaving it with numerous temples and shrines. Surrounded by both sea and mountains, Kamakura offers scenery where seasonal nature harmonizes with sacred architecture.

Reachable from Tokyo Station in two hours by express bus, Lake Kawaguchi offers impressive views of Mount Fuji.
Seasonal scenery around the lakeshore includes abundant cherry blossoms in spring, purple lavender in early summer, and colorful foliage in fall. Anyone hoping for clear views of Mount Fuji should consider exploring the Lake Kawaguchi area.

Hakone is 75 minutes from Shinjuku Station aboard the Odakyu Romancecar. Located in southwestern Kanagawa Prefecture, it flourished historically as a post town and remains a thriving resort and tourist destination. It is famous for hot springs and natural scenery such as Owakudani and Lake Ashi.

Karuizawa is only one hour from Tokyo Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Located at an elevation of approximately 2,950–3,280 feet in Nagano Prefecture, it is one of Japan's leading highland resorts, offering numerous attractions, shopping destinations, and culinary experiences.