Mitake Tozan Railway (御岳登山鉄道, Mitake Tozan Tetsudo) operates the cable car on Mount Mitake at the western edge of Tokyo. The line built in 1927, starts at Takimoto Station in the middle of the mountain and in 6 minutes reaches Mitakesan Station. After the cable line there is a short chairlift line, also managed by […]
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin (豊川稲荷東京別院) in Akasaka is a branch temple of Toyokawa Inari Temple (the official name is Myogon-ji), a Soto Zen Buddhism temple which is located in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture. It is an unusual temple with a unique atmosphere and definitely it worth a visit when you’re in Tokyo. Although it is not […]
Akasaka Hikawa-jinja (赤坂氷川神社) is a shinto shrine located in Akasaka, Tokyo. It is one of the many branch shrines of Hikawa Jinja (in Omiya, Saitama). The enshrined deities are Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushiinadahime-no-Mikoto and Oonamuji-no-Mikoto, also known as Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. It is well-known as a shrine of matchmaking, protecting against misfortune, peace and prosperity in the household and […]
Leading kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX (1838 -1903), as Kamakura Gongoro in the famous kabuki play “Shibaraku”. The bronze statue is located in the small park (next to the parking) behind Sensoji Temple at Asakusa, Tokyo. It was built in 1919. During WWII, it was removed for metal recovery and restored in 1986. photos: Junko […]
Evening at Ginza. Tokyo’s famous, popular, busy, alive district. Deserted during the coronavirus times. photos: Junko Nagata © Japanbyweb.com Junko NagataCo-founder of Japanbyweb.com
Α new museum aims to present the beauty and history of ningyo (lit. human figures), in the context of Japanese culture, opened its doors on February 22, 2020 in the city of Saitama, in the historic ningyo district of Iwatsuki. The area is known from 17th century for its production of Japanese traditional dolls. Iwatsuki […]
Shibuya Sky the observation deck at the rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square. From here, in addition to the magnificent panoramic views of Tokyo, you will see from the highest point of Shibuya the Shibuya Crossing, world’s busiest and most famous pedestrian intersection. Visit also our page Shibuya Sky: The trendy place to visit in Tokyo Photos: Junko […]
Shibuya Sky is the newest and most amazing spot to view Tokyo skyline and cityscape. Its 360° open-air observation deck is the largest in Japan and offers spectacular views. It is located at the rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square, the tallest building in Shibuya (height 229m) with over 200 shops and restaurants at the first […]
Hanazono Jinja (花園神社) is a Shinto shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It is dedicated to Inari, the god of fertility and worldly success. It attracts mostly people looking for prosperity and good fortune in business. Founded before the beginning of Edo period (1603-1868), it was located until mid-17th century at the present location of the Isetan […]
The National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館 Kokuritsu Seiyō Bijutsukan) is located in Ueno Park, Tokyo. It was established in 1959 as Japan’s museum specializing in Western art. Originally, the museum housed the personal collection of Japanese industrialist Matsukata Kojiro (1865-1950) a personal friend of Claude Monet. The galleries of the Museum feature pre-18th century […]
Mitama Matsuri (みたままつり) is one of the most popular summer festivals in Tokyo. Celebrated since 1947, it is an Obon festival and Japanese people honor the spirits of their ancestors. It takes place at Yasukuni Shrine on 13-16 July. Each year more than 300,000 visitors come here for the spectacular and nostalgic atmospere created by the […]
Tanabata (the “night of the seventh”) is the night when the two lovers, Hikoboshi and Orihime (the stars Altair and Vega), meet on the bridge that connects the ends of Milky Way. According to legend, the Milky Way separates the lovers and they can only meet once a year on the seventh day of […]
