Culture THE TOKYO TOILET: 17 Designer Public Toilets in Shibuya
Where to find Shibuya's architect-designed public toilets and how to see them
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Culture Tattoos and Onsen in Japan: Rules, Options and Where You Can Bathe
Can you use an onsen in Japan with a tattoo? Why the rules exist, what the Japan Tourism Agency says, private bath options, and the official tattoo rules of the baths we cover.
Culture Sento in Tokyo: How to Use a Japanese Public Bathhouse
How to use a sento (Japanese public bathhouse) in Tokyo: the ¥550 price, step-by-step bathing, phone and tattoo rules, seasonal yuzu and iris baths, and a short history.
Culture Japanese Sword Museum: See Samurai Swords as Works of Art in Ryogoku
The Japanese Sword Museum in Ryogoku: admission, the 2026 Kotetsu and Sukehiro special exhibition, opening hours, closed days and how to get there.
Culture Gotokuji Temple: Hundreds of Beckoning Cats in a Quiet Tokyo Temple
Gotokuji in Setagaya, the temple of the maneki-neko beckoning cat: the story, what to see, visiting rules, hours and how to get there from Shibuya.
Culture Hie Shrine: The Hilltop Shrine That Guarded Edo Castle
Hie Shrine (Hie Jinja) in Akasaka: gates open 6:00–17:00, free entry with no ticket needed. The red torii staircase, goshuin, the Sanno Matsuri and access.
Culture Senso-ji: Tokyo’s Oldest Temple, Hours and Highlights
Senso-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest temple: Main Hall hours, Kaminarimon and Nakamise, the story of the hidden Kannon, how to pray, yearly events and access.
Culture Zojoji Temple: Shogun Graves and the Classic Tokyo Tower Photo
Zojoji Temple hours: Main Hall 6:00–17:30, grounds free. Shogun graves closed until Dec 1, 2026; main gate under repair. Tickets, access and New Year bell.
Culture Kanda Myojin: Akihabara’s 1,300-Year-Old Shrine
Kanda Myojin, a 1,300-year-old shrine near Akihabara: its three gods, the Kanda Matsuri, visiting tips and how to get there.
Culture Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens: Step Inside the Mitsubishi Founders’ Mansion
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens near Ueno: the Iwasaki family's Western-style mansion by Josiah Conder, ¥400 tickets, hours and access from Yushima Station.