tourist sites
An ancient palace still wields its magic in a residential backstreet hidden from tourists.
This section of the gate is usually off-limits to tourists, but you can now view its hidden gems.
Famous Asakusa tourist site has a very public place to pee…for those who know where to find it.
Perfect Days and The Tokyo Toilet project see Shibuya’s public restrooms awash with visitors.
Murouji has a fascinating history, with stunning sights that’ll linger in your heart long after you visit.
Fight like a ninja in a samurai town, with sword-fighting experience at Kyoto Toei movie studio park
Learn Japanese katana techniques from movie actors and film your own sword-fight in an Edo setting.
Street lids are now some of the city’s most unusual tourist sites, and there’s a way you can take them home as free souvenir cards.
This Starbucks in a registered tangible cultural property is one of the country’s extra-special branches.
Walk away with garnets, amethysts, rubies and sapphires at this little-known tourist spot.