Sumida Park

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.

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.

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

A major cultural park containing museums, temples, Shinobazu Pond and one of Tokyo’s best-known cherry avenues.

A lively market street between Ueno and Okachimachi packed with snacks, seafood, clothing and small shops beneath and beside the railway tracks.

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

Tokyo’s best-known electronics, gaming, anime and hobby district, mixing multi-storey retailers with specialist shops and illuminated streets.

A compact traditional shopping street near Nippori, lined with snacks, small shops and everyday neighbourhood life below the Yuyake Dandan steps.