Tokyo
FESTA-IIKURA
www.festa-iikura.com3-5-7 Azabudai, Minato-ku
1-2F Amerex Building
Tokyo, 106-0041, Japan
011-81-3-5570-1500
When in Japan...karaoke. This is the best late-night spot to step up to the mic.
GALLERY OF HORYUJI TREASURES, TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM
www.galinsky.com13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku
Tokyo, 110-8712, Japan
011-81-3-3822-1111
Designed by Yoshio Taniguchi (who also designed New York's MoMA), this minimalist, modern building houses over 300 objects from the 7th and 8th centuries donated by the Horyuji Temple.
MEIJI SHRINE
www.meijijingu.or.jp1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo, 151-8857, Japan
011-81-3-3379-5511
Japanese and tourists alike gather at this Shinto shrine in a beautiful 175-acre forest to offer up prayers and thanks.
MORI ART MUSEUM
www.mori.art.museum6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan
011-81-3-5777-8600
Eclectic modern art museum in the Roppongi Hills with terrific views of the city.
RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN
www.sumo.or.jp1-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida-ku
Tokyo, 130-0015, Japan
011-81-3-3623-5111
Sumo matches are held at Kokugikan in January, May and September. The first match was held over 1500 years ago. It's still the most popular sport in Japan.
SENSO-JI TEMPLE
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
Tokyo, 111-0032, Japan
Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple dates from the year 645. Just outside its Thunder Gate entrance is a bustling market where you can find anything.
TAKANAWA TENNIS CENTER
www.tokyoamericanclubredevelopment.org4-10-30 Takanawa
Tokyo, Japan
011-81-3-3440-1111
This tennis center is open to the public and offers indoor and outdoor courts that are open till midnight.
TOKYO IMPERIAL PALACE
www.kunaicho.go.jpTokyo, Japan
011-81-3-3213-1111
The awe-inspiring main residence of Japan's emperor. Apply online in advance for a guided tour.
UENO PARK
www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htmNext to Ueno Station
Tokyo, 110-0007, Japan
Tokyo's urban oasis is home to three museums, several shrines, a pond and a zoo. It's breathtaking during the spring Cherry Blossom season.