Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Tokyo [Secret Gem Edition]

Tokyo has many hidden gems with few tourists!

We have carefully selected places where you can quietly enjoy history and nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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1. Kasai Rinkai Park

A metropolitan park with a vast lawn, a Ferris wheel, an aquarium, an artificial beach, and more.

Perfect for picnics, the park train is also popular.

- Access
A short walk from Kasai Rinkai Park Station

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2. Fukagawa Fudodo & Tomioka Hachiman Shrine

Quiet temple and shrine tours in the Monzen-Nakacho area.

Secret gems where you can enjoy downtown atmosphere and gourmet food.

- Access
About a 5-minute walk from Monzen-Nakacho Station

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3. Todoroki Valley

A valley rich in nature that you wouldn't believe is in Tokyo's 23 wards.

A healing spot where you can refresh yourself in a short time.

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About a 3-minute walk from Todoroki Station

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4. Hinohara Village

The only "village" in Tokyo.
A treasure trove of nature where you can enjoy waterfalls, mountain climbing, and playing in the river.

- Access
About 40 minutes by bus from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

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5. Kyu-Furukawa Garden

A beautiful garden that combines a Western-style building with a Japanese-style garden.
The roses in spring and the autumn leaves are especially recommended.

- Access
About 12 minutes on foot from Komagome Station

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6. Oshima

Although it is in Tokyo, the dynamic nature unique to a volcanic island is attractive.
You can easily enjoy a trip to the remote island by ferry or plane.

- Access
About 6 to 8 hours by ferry from Takeshiba Pier or about 30 minutes by plane from Haneda Airport

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7. Mount Takao

A natural power spot in Tokyo that has also been selected as a Michelin three-star tourist destination.
It has a rich forest and spectacular views that you would never imagine being accessible by train from the city center.

- Access
A short walk from Takaosanguchi Station

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8. Ogasawara Islands, Chichijima

A paradise in the middle of the ocean that is also registered as a World Natural Heritage Site.
You can experience another world while still in Tokyo.

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About 24 hours by boat from Takeshiba Pier (Ogasawara Maru)

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9. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

A retro shopping street full of old-fashioned atmosphere.
It is lined with old-fashioned delicatessens and general stores, and is also known as a town where you can meet cats.

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About 5 minutes walk from Nippori Station

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10. Jindaiji Temple

The ancient temple "Jindaiji Temple" surrounded by a quiet forest is a place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The "Jindaiji Soba" served at the soba restaurant in front of the temple is a local specialty. In spring, the cherry blossoms in the botanical garden are also a highlight.

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About 15 minutes by bus from Chofu Station or Tsutsujigaoka Station

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[Summary]

Tokyo's hidden attractions are full of places where you can spend a relaxing time, different from the bustling tourist spots.
Discover a new side of Tokyo by visiting spots where you can quietly enjoy history, nature, and different cultures!