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The luxury BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel, is on the 39th to 47th floors of the 48-story TOKYU KABUKICHO TOWER in Shinjuku. Enjoy this peaceful and exclusive space far above the hustle and bustle of the streets below. The hotel's interior incorporates traditional Japanese culture and a panoramic view of Tokyo. The Sky Private Villa on the top floors features a three-story-high restaurant with breathtaking views, a spa where you can experience the four seasons and the beauty of Japan’s rich natural environment while surrounded by stunning sights, and five penthouse suites offering guests the finest in Japanese hospitality.

Mt. Takao, just a 50-minute train ride from Shinjuku Station, is an accessible and popular spot to enjoy nature. The 599-meter-high mountain, within Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park, is ideal for day hikes from central Tokyo. Takao offers a variety of hiking courses to choose from depending on your fitness and experience. Incorporate the 6-minute cable car ride in your trip and you can get to the top in about an hour. Clear days will reward with a view all the way to Mt. Fuji.

This "irori" (sunken hearth) charcoal fire restaurant is nestled within the Okutakao region, with a clear stream flowing nearby. The vast premises include historical buildings and Japanese architecture, such as a "gassho-zukuri" house with wooden beams and a thatched roof, relocated from Ecchu Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture. The restaurant offers private rooms facing the Japanese garden, for enjoyable dining amid Japanese culture and natural surroundings. Chicken, "wagyu," and seasonal vegetables are served cooked over a hearth, and in winter, you can enjoy seasonal "nabe" (hot pot) and freshly grilled fish.

Through movies and exhibits, this museum presents the rich ecosystem, history, and culture of Mt. Takao. You can learn how to explore and fully appreciate Mt. Takao through season highlights, climbing tips, route information, and urgent notices such as road closures. Discover the mountain’s charms before you climb it, and find out more about plants, animals, and other features after you come back down.

On the north side of the second floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Main Building No. 1 is an exhibition of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic medals, competition equipment, and other items. There’s also a photo area featuring the 2020 Olympic mascots, Miraitowa and Someity. The South Observation Deck, on the 45th floor of the same building, offers a view of Tokyo from 202 meters above ground. Admission is free, and it’s open from 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. There's also a café and a souvenir store.

Shinjuku Station is the busiest train station in the world, and Shinjuku itself is one of the world’s busiest places. Leaving the sprawling station, where it’s easy to get lost, you can head to the Nishi-Shinjuku (west Shinjuku) area, lined with skyscrapers. A massive Godzilla head some 40 meters up, looks down on Shinjuku's famous Kabukicho entertainment district. Wandering through the food and beverage district, packed with small bars in areas such as Omoide Yokocho and Shinjuku Golden Gai, is another unique experience here. Meanwhile, far above the busy streets, you can take in a panoramic view of Tokyo from the observation floors of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

TOKYU KABUKICHO TOWER is a skyscraper containing hotels and entertainment facilities such as a movie cinema, theater, and concert hall. At Shinjuku Kabuki Hall~ Kabuki Yokocho, you can enjoy a fusion of food, music, and visuals under the theme of matsuri (festival) in a lively, neon space. You play on original Kabukicho-themed machines at the namco TOKYO gaming arcade and bar. And you can stay up until the break of dawn at the ZEROTOKYO underground entertainment facility. A full day of entertainment is on offer here.

The city of Sakura is a castle town officially registered as Japan Heritage. Here, you can get a feel for the Edo period (1603–1867) amid the Hokuso townscape, where old streets and buildings remain intact. During the Edo period, the town focused on studying Western sciences through the Dutch language. Many young people studied here and went on to work in medicine. The Samurai Dress Up & Walkabout Tour is popular among visitors to Sakura. On this English-language guided tour, you can put on samurai attire and stroll around the historic area as if you’re back in old Edo.

Kinoene omoya is a restaurant serving Nijushi-sekki (24-season) cuisine in a renovated 300-year-old main house (an "omoya") where the Iinuma Honke Sake Brewery’s head has resided. The building is designated as a national tangible cultural property. The structure features a harmony of old beams and fittings with interior by contemporary artists, and a garden where you can feel the changing seasons. Seasonal dishes are prepared under the supervision of the chef of a renowned restaurant. Enjoy the cuisine together with exclusive sake only available for tasting at the brewery. Experience the high-quality yet relaxed atmosphere of a traditional Japanese residence.

The Iinuma Honke Sake Brewery has been operating since Japan's Edo period. It’s said to have started brewing sake from surplus rice under orders from the head of the Sakura Domain. On your brewery tour, staff will attentively guide you through the production process and this historic building. Then you’ll finish by tasting the sake you’ve just learned about. Sake is available for purchase, and you can enjoy food made with sake lees and Kinonene-noen farm produce.

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, dating back 1,080+ years, is just a 10-minute train ride from Narita International Airport. It's said to be associated with prosperity in business, good fortune, and protection against fires. In addition to various halls, the temple's vast grounds include a nature-rich park, a spiritual spot (or "power spot") for good fortune and good luck, and many buildings that are government-designated important cultural properties. The temple approach is lined with long-established "unagi" (eel) shops, so you can enjoy a delicious meal after visiting the temple.

The TSURIGASAKI GLAMPING RESORT offers accommodation on a hill overlooking the Tsurigasaki Coast, which was the surfing venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Along with being an outstanding location for surfing and other water activities, the resort offers guests a uniquely enjoyable stay in a large domed tent with an open-air observation deck, heart-shaped swimming pool, and sauna. Either glamping or hotel accommodations are available. From the top of the mountain where the pool is located, you can take in the beautiful starry sky and relax with your family.

Tsurigasaki Beach, known as a "surfing dojo," is packed with surfers year-round thanks to its consistently superb waves. This beach hosted the surfing events during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Many top professional and amateur surfers are spotted there, so visitors have the special chance to see these world-class athletes in person. If you want to join them, you can rent a surfboard and wetsuit at many stores near the beach. Along with surfing, it’s also a popular spot for watching the stars at night and the sunrise.

This restaurant in front of JR Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station is a favorite among locals. It offers set meals with dishes such as sashimi, simmered and grilled fish, and tempura, using fresh ingredients brought in directly from fishing ports in Chiba. Prices are extremely reasonable – as low as around 500 yen.

The prestigious Tamasaki Shrine’s history dates back over 1,200 years. Visitors are said to be blessed with good fortune for matchmaking and safe childbirth. The shrine’s first "torii" gate faces due east and the sun rising from the ocean at Kujukuri illuminates it on the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. From New Year's Eve through New Year's Day, the shrine presents Kazusa Kagura dancing, a prefecture-designated intangible folk cultural property, while offering "amazake" (sweet sake) and "mochi" (pounded rice cakes).

Stop into the first floor of SusHi Tech Square in front of the JR and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho stations. Here, event outfits, medalist-signed pieces, and other items are on display so visitors can gain a sense of the legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Exhibits are arranged by theme, such as the path leading up to the Games, the opening and closing ceremonies, and the competitions themselves. You can also feel the experience of competing, with the assistance of user-friendly digital technology, and take commemorative photos at designated sites.

View Tokyo from the water and take home gorgeous photos and lasting memories. Choose from four cruises – lunch, afternoon, sunset, and dinner. Each offers spectacular views of the Tokyo Bay area, including Odaiba, the Rainbow Bridge, the Tokyo Gate Bridge, Haneda Airport, and the Oi-Futo wharf. Onboard dining options include French, Italian, sushi, and buffet-style, all enjoyed while overlooking the Tokyo Bay area.