Tsukuba Space Center
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has a main facility in Tsukuba, about 1 hour by train from Tokyo. There...
Museums
National Museum of Japanese History
Uncover Japan's history at the National Museum of Japanese History, located one hour away from Tokyo. This modern and comprehensive...
Asakusa, Ueno and Akihabara Walking Route
Start your day surrounded by temples and more traditional cultural legacies of Japan, then spend a few hours walking around...
Sapporo
The largest city in the northern island of Japan, Sapporo is mostly famous for its beer and its snow festival....
Trick Art Museum
The GoodThe Not-So GoodFun couple of hoursMainly for kids?Combine with Mount Takao visit While not a reason alone to travel...
Edo Tokyo Museum
Most major museums are located near Ueno Park however there is one interesting exception situated next to the National Sumo...
Abashiri Prison Museum
The main reason to go to Abashiri is for the sea ice during February however as that only takes an...
Bonsai Village and Museum
Tokyo's Bonsai Museum houses a collection of over 300 bonsai trees, some over 800 years old, showcasing the timelessness and...