Gōtoku-ji
Buddhist Temple
A quiet temple famous for being the original home of hundreds of maneki neko lucky cat ceramic statues.
4.6(9,941 reviews)
Yanaka Ginza
Tourist Attraction
A charming, historic shopping street that survived WWII bombing, filled with small cafes, handmade crafts, and lucky cat statues.
4.1(11,131 reviews)
Todoroki Ravine Park
Park
The only natural valley in Tokyo, offering a forest trail, a stream, a waterfall, and an ancient temple at the end, all just 20 minutes from Shibuya.
4.2(4,410 reviews)
Nakano Broadway
Shopping Mall
A shopping complex that is a great alternative to Akihabara for finding rare anime, manga, and vintage figures, along with local food stalls.
4.2(13,060 reviews)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Scenic Spot
A famous, towering bamboo forest with a walking path that offers a serene and iconic natural experience.
4.3(21,733 reviews)
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