Location: Yotsuya / Iidabashi
Top Things to do in Yotsuya / Iidabashi
Top 10 Things to do in Yotsuya / Iidabashi, Kanto
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
Restaurants in Tokyo
1. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By 253SA - Singapore, Singapore
This is one of Tokyo's many gardens, and rated as one of the best. Indeed it deserves the accolade. Though small and compact, the gardens has enough foliage to mesmerise, especially during the fall when the leaves are in varying stages of turning their colours. To any photographers out there, this is a paradise for you. The entrance fee of 300 yen is well worth the images you bring out.
2. Chidorigafuchi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,201 reviews
Reviewed By olafoomes - Amstelveen, The Netherlands
On the moat alongside the north-western side of Kitanomaru park a lot of rowing activities take place especially during the Sakura season. But also on the bank there is a path which offers the most scenic Sakura spot you can probably see in Tokyo, with an about 700 meter long tunnel of cherry trees in the spring. In the evening it is fully lighted which provides for a rather special atmosphere. An absolute Sakura highlight.
3. Kodokan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By DestinationHappiness - Tokyo, Japan
We have visited this place on the 29.12 so we were not able to enter the famous training hall. However, the building itself was opened so we could enjoy the energy of this sacred judo spot! Ps: very easy and fast to reach by Tokyo metro lines!
4. Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Matsuri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
The Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Matsuri is held when cherry blossoms are in bloom at Chidorigafuchi Moat, Yasukuni Shrine, and Kanda Shrine, all famous cherry blossom spots. In the evening, the trees are lit up along the Chidorigafuchi walking path and you can rent a rowboat at the Chidorigafuchi boat pier and see the lit-up flowers from the water. Meanwhile, Yasukuni Shrine's Sakura Festival has many stalls, attracting many visitors. On the weekend, free shuttle buses run between the major cherry blossom spots.
Reviewed By SandeepGupta75 - New Delhi, India
This was the amazing visit to Cherry Blossom garden in Tokyo.. the cherry blossom flower only last for 15 to 17 days only and this is the most beautiful site you can see once in Tokyo. A must visit place
5. Furusato Matsuri Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Furusato Matsuri Tokyo is a huge event with Japanese festivals and food from Hokkaido to Okinawa gathered in Tokyo Dome. The plaza area and stage show a major festival every day such as the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, Kochi Yosakoi Matsuri, Tokushima Awa Odori dance, and Okinawan Eisa dance. The food booths sell seafood, mountain vegetables, confections, and souvenirs. Mascot characters from across Japan also please the crowd.
Reviewed By OZtraveller222
I am staying near the Tokyo Dome and was looking for something to do today. The Furusato Matsuri festival is held every January in the Tokyo Dome. The arena is filled with food vendors from around Japan. Delicious traditional and moderm foods available for purchase. I tried a beef hamburger in steamed bun, Hokkaido seafood including crab, fish kebab and pistachio icecream. There was so much variety, all cooked on the spot. Thousands of people attended today. Traditional dancing, arts and music was also on display during the day. The only letdown was the absence of english signage. The programme booklet was only available in japanese. None of the food was labelled in english so I refrained from buying many items because I did not know what they were. Well worth the entry fee. Unforgettable day.
6. The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
7. The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By dg5345 - New York City, United States
Any person interested in baseball, especially Japanese baseball, cannot miss this. As mentioned in prior reviews it is relatively small, but a baseball fan could easily spend a couple hours viewing the exhibits. If you speak English, be sure to ask for the English information packet at the front desk. Between the limited English signage, the information packet, and Google Translate, you should be able to identify any object you are curious about. It is located in the Tokyo Dome, so a perfect pre-game activity for anyone catching a baseball game at the Dome (although it may be more crowded at that time).
8. Nippon Budokan
9. Yasukuni Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,617 reviews
A large, torii gate stands at the entrance to this shrine built in memory of those who lost their lives defending Japan. Many officials still come and offer prayer annually on August 15, the anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.
Reviewed By stevehe159 - Perth, Australia
Large tree lined paths leading to huge gates and into the shrine. We saw many people honouoring their dead ancestors. Some of the inturred are convicted war criminals, executed by the victors. Also many martyrs (eg kamikaze) giving their life for their country/emperor. A good place to visit - included the war museum (with cafe), beautiful gardens, interesting external statues. Despite the controversy of who is interred here an interesting place to visit.
10. LaQua
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By martynr164 - Phichit, Thailand
Great mix of shopping mall & amusement park, My wife went off shopping, my teenage son's went on the roller coaster whilst I sat & watched them sipping coffee. My son's liked the haunted house
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