Hondo-ji Temple (Temple of Autumn Leaves & Hydrangeas)

A large park in Misato around a big pond, with cherry trees, lawns and a playground; across the river from Tokyo's Mizumoto Park.

Lake Tega in Chiba, prepared with map position, photo, accessibility notes and a month-based planning window.

Shimizu Park, Noda in Chiba, prepared with map position, photo, accessibility notes and a month-based planning window.

Shimizu Park Campground in Chiba, prepared with map position, photo, accessibility notes and a month-based planning window.

At 634 metres, Tokyo Skytree is Japan’s tallest structure. Tembo Deck at 350 metres and Tembo Galleria at 450 metres provide immense city views above Tokyo Solamachi, with changing exterior illumination after dark.

Historic riverside park along both banks of the Sumida River near Asakusa. Planted by the 8th Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune, over 640 cherry trees bloom along a 1-kilometer riverbank promenade with clear views of the Tokyo Skytree.

Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa. Visitors enter through the Kaminarimon gate with its giant red lantern and walk the Nakamise shopping street to the main hall and five-storey pagoda. The grounds are free and open early, while the hall and shops keep shorter hours.

Tokyo National Museum in Tokyo, prepared with map position, photo, accessibility notes and a month-based planning window.