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Tucked away in the quaint and historic district of Yanaka is Gallery Okubo, a family run tea house and art shop. Opened in 2015, the tea house was created to celebrate the art galleries 100th anniver...

Kappabashi is a famous and popular shopping area located in thr heart of Tokyo. Also known as Kitchen Street or Kitchen Town, Kappabashi has a plethora of shops selling all manner of kitchenware and ...

Located just 15 minutes from Shinjuku station, Kagurazaka is one of Tokyo's traditional yet trendy neighbourhoods with nods to the past steeped in history and culture. Here you will find temples, shr...

No visit to Tokyo would be complete without a visit to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disneysea. Both of the parks are located next to each other in the Tokyo Bay area. To reach either park, visitors can ...

This beautiful villa has a rich history when Shogunate and Royalty used to walk its halls. The villa used to be located in Tokyo, where it was the Edo residence of the Kishi Tokugawa clan. However, b...

A sub-temple of the nearby Rinnoji Temple, Taiyuin Temple is the temple of the third Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Iemitsu who lived from 1604 to 1651. Iemitsu was the grandchild of Tokugawa...

A beautiful and serene gorge off the beaten path in the heart of Nikko, Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a must visit for those who want to escape the crowds and experience a true hidden gem. Kanmangafuchi is ...

Yanaka is a hidden gem that we at Snow Monkey Resorts love! A small but cosy neighbourhood, Yanaka managed to retain much of its traditional appearance and architecture despite there being fires, ear...

Located in the heart of Shinjuku, Kabukicho and the beloved Godzilla statue are a popular hot spot for many tourists visiting Tokyo. Shinjuku is very central to many other attractions, including Shin...