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Yanaka Ginza

After looking at Yanaka Cemetery on your left and keep going up on a gentle ascent, the Gotenzaka, you will find stairs called “the Yuyake-dandan”. The stairs are landmarks of Yanaka, which is a loved place because it is famous for its beautiful sunset. When going down the stairs, the Yanaka Ginza spreads in front of you.

• Ueno, Nippori
• Shopping Streets

Kominato Railway

The railroad runs 39.1 kilometers north-south through the center of the Boso Peninsula, connecting Goi Station, which is linked to the JR Uchibo Line, to the terminus at Kazusa-Nakano Station. Take a nostalgic train ride on the KiHa 200 series, a railroad fan’s favorite, while admiring the peaceful countryside scenery along the line.

• Chiba
• Trains & Subway

Yoro Valley

This valley was formed by the Yoro River and sits at the very center of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Located just 2 hours from Tokyo, this lush, nature escape in Chiba is also home to many different hot springs. The climate is generally mild, making it a great hiking destination in winter, and also earning the title “the latest autumn leaves in Kanto”, as they come into full color from late November to early December.

• Chiba
• Nature Spots

Kaneshichi Suisan

Kaneshichi Suisan always offers only seasonal fish, the brightness of color proving its freshness. Springtime begins with snapper and bonito from the nearby ports of Kamogawa and Emi, while in the summer sea bass and abalone are sold, directly shipped from the port.

• Chiba
• Japanese Cuisine

[Closed Down]Shinjuku Alta

This prominent commercial facility, opened in 1980, is an ideal meeting place in Shinjuku. It is a well-known building, as it was once the recording studio for the TV program “You Can Laugh,” broadcast for 32 years until 2014.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Commercial Buildings

Tokyu Kabukicho Tower

Within a month of its grand opening in April 2023, the complex welcomed over a million visitors, quickly establishing itself as the new icon of Kabukicho. The building boasts 48 floors above ground, 5 below, and stands tall at 225 meters. The exterior design, inspired by fountains, wraps this enormous entertainment hub crafted around the concept of "mastering one's passions."

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Observatories

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, located in Shinjuku, is Tokyo’s centralized administration complex, comprised of three buildings: the First Main Office Building, the Second Main Office Building, and the Metropolitan Assembly Building. The First Main Office Building is home to a 45th floor Observation Deck, which is accessible by dedicated elevator on the 1st floor. In just 55 seconds the dedicated elevator will whisk you into the skies, to a height of 202 meters above ground and the sprawling view of Tokyo below.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Observatories

Hanazono Shrine

From long ago, the shrine located here has held an important Shinto deity for all of Shinjuku. It exists quietly among the shopping malls and eateries lining Shinjuku's downtown streets.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Shrines & Temples

LeTAO's Fromage Double

The flagship sweet of the popular confectionery store "Otaru Western Confectionery Shop LeTAO" located in Otaru, Hokkaido. It is nationally famous as the "ultimate cheesecake," combining LeTAO's special whipped cream made from Hokkaido milk, Australian cream cheese, and Italian mascarpone cheese.

• Otaru and Niseko
• Snacks

Otaru Aquarium

About 20 minutes by bus or sightseeing boat from JR Otaru Station, the aquarium showcases approximately 250 species and 5,000 marine organisms, primarily from Hokkaido and polar regions.

• Otaru and Niseko
• Zoos & Aquariums