Places shurayukihime Wants to Go

A miniature shrine in the busy corner of Tokyo's historic Broadway, honoring a sextet of unusual entertainment gods.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

In Asakusa, Tokyo's very own Walk of Fame.

A pair of rivaling shrines dedicated to Lady Oiwa, the most famous vengeful ghost in Japan.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

This “grave” memorializes the 53 rakugo stories that were once banned by the national censorship.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.

A glimpse into life in 1830s Tokyo, back during the heyday of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

A unique shrine dedicated to the deified skull of a 17th-century Tokyo courtesan.

Guarding the city of Chiyoda is a bizarre insectile creature with a name no one can pronounce.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.