Very nice red temple at the end of a busy touristy street. The entrance is free and it is really close to town. We have seen people get married at this place. Overall the palace has a huge courtyard with lots of water and greenery. Definitely check this temple out it looks amazing.

Very popular temple for a reason. There is a beautiful promenade between the station and shrine. It is easy to access and has good signs. There are nice toilets and a museum. The shrine itself can be busy, so if you want to go inside and do blessings, be prepared to wait a little. Overall very beautiful and worth seeing.

Cherry blossoms weren’t blooming yet but there were a lot of visitors when we went there during the long weekend. The main staircase and temple were crowded, but other areas like the pond were just fine. Across the street there’s a paid parking.

Went on a weekday but still a crowd, not stroller friendly if you want to go up the steps to the temple, free admission, small fee to see the museum with replicas of artifacts. No photography inside the shrine or museum. Parking available but some lots more expensive than others. Beautiful temple grounds.

This shrine is one of famous spot in Kamakura. They have long history so good to enjoy history and culture more than 1 century ago of Japan. There are long walk way to the main shine. And need to get stairs up to the upper main shrine so better to wear comfortable shoes. Sometimes the wedding ceremony is held in this place so you are lucky if you can see that! You can take Japaneish picture all around the filed so good place to take pictures! You can get by food from Kamakura station! I don’t recommend to come by car because the road is narrow and always pedestrians are walking by the narrow road. So please be careful to fringe in this historical area. Enjoy!!!

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is Kamakura's most important shrine. It was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura government. The shrine is reached via a long, wide approach that leads from Kamakura's waterfront through the entire city center, with multiple torii gates along the way. The main hall (Hongu or Jogu) stands on a terrace at the top of a wide stairway. The main hall includes a small museum, which displays various treasures owned by the shrine, such as swords, masks and documents. The temple is open from 05:00 to 21:00. The entrance is free. Hongu (the main shrine of the temple) is roughly 1 km from the Kamakura Train Station.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu was amazing! The grand shrine's beauty and peaceful atmosphere were truly special. A must-see in Kamakura for anyone exploring Japan's rich history and culture.

One of the most famous shrines in Kamakura, however I believe it is so overrated. As soon as you go up the stairs you will find a guard. 😬 No photos can be taken. In general I don't like the atmosphere.

It’s a nice Shinto Shrine. I visited during one of the new year vacation days (2nd Jan) , and it was very crowded. Overall a very pretty walkway till you reach the temple. Gives good vibes. There’s also a few ponds where you could sit and chill.

Huge compound surrounded by a few gardens, long flight of stairs to the top but can't go into the temple itself so it's just walking around on the outside. There's also a Maruyama Inari Shrine behind. As I was leaving, I saw some cart stalls set up along the long walk way towards the temple, selling food. I imagine this place to be rather crowded later in the day, am glad I made it there early, for a quiet and peaceful walk through.

This is the most famous tourist place in Kamakura. It has a wide area consist of a big and beautiful shrine on the top of the stairs, a few small shrines and a beautiful garden with a pond. The garden is so beautiful and peaceful.

This is one of my favorite shrines that I have visited. It’s very unique and also has an Inari shrine as well which reminded me of a game I used to play. Definitely worth the trip if you’re in the area. They do have some hydrangeas there when they are in season but they are not a main attraction. Check it out, especially the barrels and the pond.

There was live music on the Sunday I was there, and you could feed the carp and the turtles. Beautiful ponds with flowers and of course a great temple complex. There was a nice atmosphere, and there is a museum near the shrine. Afterwards I walked to another shrine where people were washing their money which was fun. And then I hiked over the mountain to the Great Buddha statue and ended the dat dining by the beach with a view of Enoshima. I highly recommend Kamakura, you can't go wrong!

During my New Year's visit to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, I was blessed with splendid weather, enhancing the shrine's serene beauty. The food stalls offered a delightful array of traditional treats, making the experience even more memorable. The vibrant atmosphere, combined with the spiritual ambiance, provided a perfect start to the year. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking a blend of cultural richness and culinary delight in a peaceful setting.

One of the famous shrine near kamakura. This shrine is famous for wedding. Many people prefer for the wedding due to many reasons and very good photographic areas in the shrine. The pond in the shrine have very calm nature. One of the good and must visit place for the near kamakura. Parking near this area is bit expensive

Back in those times, Kamakura was a politically important area. A lot of history on those very stairs you walk up too, where Minamoto no Sanetomo was assassinated by his nephew. Also along the pathway there are some really good food stalls. Try the gyu-tan. Beef tongue on a stick. So delicious, you won’t want to share!

Beautiful shrine inside Kamakura. Architecture was great and the sakura trees in the front makes the scene gorgeous when sakura flower blooms.

Famous and popular shinja in Kamakura. You can experience new kinds of traditions here in this shinja. Such as infinite circle praying. However, it is not a good place to meditate because of so many people or visitors.

The main temple that stretches from a height down to the straights of Dankazura. Quite busy with a lot of things happening from wedding shots, to blessings and other small booths for self-serving blessings. A bridge stretching over a pond and river with huge carps. Very beautiful temple, no entrance fee and has come steps to cover when heading up the temple.

What a pretty place especially when the sakura blossomed! We came on 25 March evening and there's quite a crowd here. The weather was super chilly due to the drizzle throughout the day (almost). There are some stalls at that area which sells hot food and it's definitely tempting but I didn't try. Definitely worth a visit here in spring!

Ueno Park is a very relaxing place to go after you grow tired of the buzz of the city. The fantastic greenery, the cool breeze, the birds singing will make you fall in love with this beautiful park. Definitely a must go for park lovers.

Really lovely park. The grounds are extensive. We were lucky to see the samurai festival when we went. The park is surrounded by the zoo, museum, some shrines, shopping centres and a wonderful market.

The place is very spacious, comfortable for walking. Lots of big trees make the air fresh. It seems like it has entered autumn where some of the trees' leaves are starting to turn yellow. There is a zoo and some pretty nice museums to visit. At several points there are also places to pray. There are still many wild birds calling and flying.

The serene and tranquil ambiance of this place makes it a truly delightful sight to behold. The cleanliness and excellent maintenance further enhance the overall experience. It comes highly recommended as a must-visit destination in Tokyo, particularly during the cherry blossom season.

So beautiful place... I love to visit this place...I have visited 3 times in the last six months... Historical places, zoo, natural beauties and many more things. Very good place for family and kids ..

Beautiful park. Came for the cherry blossom season and left with so much more. Museums, a concert hall, shrines and a large Zoo will fill your day and evening with memories that will stay with you forever.

This is one of the favorite tourist spots here in Tokyo. You can see the lake view, shrine and temples here. Well actually the place is quiet better if it is spring time because the whole park is surrounded with all the cherry blossom trees. This is a must see place

Great park with long walkways surrounded by many cherry blossom trees. In 2024, cherry blossom flowers bloom later than before due to the cold blast in the last week of March. The park still attracts a lot of people to come look for some flowers that bloom early. Rental boats have very long waiting line. The lake is large and the lotus has all turned brown and dried. On Sunday, there is a second hand market and food stalls.

One of the best park to see Sakura, and it will be very crowded around that time. During the sakura season, you can see many people doing picnic in the park. This Park is pretty big as it has some temples and one of temple is dedicate to one of the famous "7 Lucky Gods." It also has the biggest Zoo in Tokyo where you enter for a fee. In the middle of the park there is a lake where you rent a paddle boat. Certain times there is a show (such as a monkey performance, etc) in the park or some flee market. Not to mentioned, they many some famous museums here such as the National Museum Nature and Science, etc, They also have a cozy Starbucks in the middle of the park. So there are quite things to see/explore in this park, therefor Ueno park is one of the famous park in Tokyo!

One of the biggest park in Tokyo to visit. Very close to Museums and the zoo with panda, this is a great place for picnic during the cherry blossom season (also at night!). You can see shrines and a nice pond as well. I like visiting also Ameyokocho, the casual street shopping area just a new walk away from this park.

Great place to refreshing your breath! Came here in a morning and found many local people walking around, even it's in rainy season. There are alot of tree and also many cool musuem nereby. Easy to go by JR train and bus. This is good place for kids and pets as well. I also found there is a local basketball competition and school festival in the middle of park. Beautiful place!

An absolutely lovely park!!! Highly recommend visiting the location, in a convenient spot adjacent to the station! The ginkgo and maple trees throughout the park were thriving amongst the beautiful vegetation. I enjoyed gazing upon the fountain and other features of the park, including the various shrine areas. There were many maps guiding you through the complex system of paths around the area, highlighting key features, of which there were many.

I spent a lot of time here just soaking in the nature. I write this in late November, and although I didn't get to see the cherry blossoms in bloom, I did see the Ginkgo trees going green to yellow. If you watch these trees as the sunset starts you would see them look like shining gold. I happened to catch a Ninja Fest event by accident, there was some really cool stage entertainment and food stands (cash only). Plus the Tokyo National Museum is here and a zoo, so you could literally spend days at this single park.

Nice little park. There’s a temple nearby and food vendors. I tried the cucumber from one of the vendors and that was no good. Flowers are about to be in full bloom. As of April 2 most of the trees have started to bloom.

Sakura aren't blooming fully yet, but it was still fun to walk around, plenty of street food stands and popup bars serving delicious food and alcoholic drinks. Festival atmosphere. Highly recommend to spend a few hours exploring, even if you aren't interested in going to any of the museums or zoo

Get off from JR Ueno station. The park is big with many cherry species you may spend 0.5 day there. There are places for a break and a drink. It's worthy to visit the national museum or animal zoo together. Photos were taken on 27 March 2023. Hope it helps everyone!

A big park. It can get busy. There are food stalls, toilets and garbage bins. The lake contained some discarded plastic containers. Come on people, put in the bins not leave it for the fish and turtles. Great place for dogs and people watching.

Despite us visiting March 30 (in 2024), the cherry blossoms had not bloomed, and that's one of the key attractions for this park. That's a shame, because we traveled all this way. There would otherwise be boulevards lined with cherry blossoms, but in their place we only saw barren tree barks. Still, it was bustling and a lively place for people watching.

Very easy to get to upon exit on any train stations. There's subway and JR rail access. The park is huge surrounded by museums you can explore. The national japanese museum is also here so you have plenty of things to explore during the day. Went here on winter time. Guessing its perfect time for spring with all cherry blossoms.

Great museum/gallery with rotating photography exhibitions featuring Japanese artists. Michiko Hoshino with his incredible Alaska collection currently showing.

Beautiful museum with 2 exhibitions that were available to view at the time. Revolution 9: Homma Takashi and After the Landscape Theory. Bought tickets for both which I highly encourage. There’s lockers available for storing your bags which I recommend using. While a rather small art museum, you can freely digest the works here at your own pace. The gift shop is quite extensive with the numerous photography books available featuring Japanese and western photographers.

Wonderful institution with marvelous resources! Most of the staffs are very nice and helpful. However, I would like to mention that there is one middle aged library lady with glasses who is rude and extremely strict (to the extent that it is "pointless") to the library users. For instance, instead of using 敬語 (honorific speech), she would use タメ口(tameguchi) to the people and treat them like "CHILDREN." I thought perhaps her attitude comes from the fact that I am a foreigner (a case which is not too difficult to find in Japan) but she kept that attitude to all people who were using the library so I guess that is her personality? I feel very uncomfortable about this. But please don't mistake me. Most of the staffs are super nice, angelic and helpful. It is unfortunate how one person can sometimes ruin the entire impression/experience....

It was ok for a rainy day, there were only 2 exhibitions which you can see in one hour.

Inspiring and re-humanizing. Super special museum, thoughtfully curated and presented. Cozy, comfort food cafe with vintage photo/design ‘zines to view whilst waiting on lunch. Current exhibits are all treasures, however, the vast tribute/temporary exhibition of late, master Japanese nature photographer, Hoshino Michio, is an absolute must-see.

Japanese photography has received global attention for its range of diverse, surreal, innovative, and exciting voices. The place to see and explore this visual art form is at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum in Meguro, which was the first of its kind built in Japan. Amusingly enough, it also calls itself the ‘Top Museum,’ which if nothing else is a rather memorable moniker. Those wishing to learn more about Japanese photography in general should pay a visit to the library on the fourth floor. It’s free and open to the public, with a good selection of reference materials, though these are primarily in Japanese. The museum also organizes lectures, workshops and photography-related events from time to time. Entrance fees vary by exhibition, so be sure to check their website before visiting.

Lovely museum. They had 3 exhibitions going on while I was there (one at each level) and you could choose which ones you wanted to visit. One exhibition cost around 1000 yen, 2 around 1500 yen and 3 at 2000 yen. I love the photography exhibition about Tokyo the most. The prints were beautiful and impressive. They also allow cameras. Makes for a great visit if you are popping by the area!

A museum just the way I like it something that is missing from the Western ones. Superb design, really quiet and a focus on the actual photography. Impeccably clean and slick, I thank the organisers so allowing me to observe the works without noise. European museums should take notes on how to emphasise art and manners first.

I walked out after 10 minutes. Not a very large collection. One decent exhibition on second floor third room i believe. But in general i felt uninspired. Some of the installations were PAINFULLY cliche.

I am not a big fan of flowers and gardens. But it’s worth to visit with family. I was here with family of 3 along with baby. It’s refreshing and relaxing. The boat ride is cool and a good experience.

Visited in June, during their Iris Festival or AYAME MATSURI. It had a fair amount of visitors for a weekday, but never crowded. Tried the row boat and it was lovely! They have a large collection of Iris species and that’s really worth a visit. We made a 360 video for the place! https://youtu.be/2v2Gu09ZvU0?si=LFDZwukk7BKR6Ibe

Not in full bloom yet but really pretty and relaxing. But it’s quite difficult to get here through public transportation (the bus time are spaced out) and it’s smaller than I thought :)

It was a raining and cloudy day when we visited to this park. Crews there are still working hard with enthusiasm to treat all visitors . A Beautiful garden that u can spend 1-2 hours to relax a bit

Irises are beautifully full bloomed. I enjoyed riding the boat on the canal.

Sawara became a favourite spot for everything. Matsuri, hina dolls float. Now I went to see the iris season. I was lucky I saw a traditional wedding.

The place is very nice for a walk especially during summer. It’s just next to Tonegawa so you get some cool breeze from the river. There are different types of lotus for those who love them. Entrance fee is ¥800 during the blood iris festival from the end of may to end of June. ¥600 from May to August excluding the blood iris festival time. ¥200 April and from September to November. You can also ride a small boat through the park and view the lovely flowers beside the waterways.There are some stilts for for children to try walk on them. Enough parking space even for people with disabilities, no parking fee.

I love this Place

(Translated by Google) I used to use only the tower in the past, but in the meantime, the water science museum and the children's square had zabzabu keiryu. It's a fun place for families with kindergarten and elementary school kids. I thought it was for school excursions and social studies tours. But it seems that there is no place for one uncle to go sightseeing. In the era of the declining birth rate and the aging of the population, the number of children will be small and the number of silver will increase. (Original) 昔タワーだけ利用したことがありますが、いつの間にか水の科学館やこども広場に、ざぶざぶけいりゅうなどが出来ていました。幼稚園や小学校低学年のお子様をお持ちのファミリー層には楽しいところですね。 学校の遠足や社会科見学向けと思いました。 でもおっさん１人が観光するところではなさそうです。これから少子高齢化で子供が少なくシルバー層が多くなる時代ですから、リニューアルするときには少し大人向けの施設も作って欲しいですね。

(Translated by Google) The old playground equipment was removed and new equipment was installed. There aren't that many play equipment, but you can have fun with it. At Rainbow Tower, an animal park and a cat park are held.The animal park closes on January 8th, but the cat park is open on Saturdays and Sundays. Many of the cats were from kittens to young cats, and they were very cute. It's pretty hot inside, so it's best to take off your jacket. I bought food for 200 yen. Cat Park fee: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1000 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 600 yen, 3 years old and under free. (Original) 前にあった遊具が撤去されて、新しい遊具が設置されていました。そんなに遊具が多くはないですが、それなりに遊べます。 虹の塔では、アニマルパークとネコパークが開催されていて、アニマルパークは1/8で終わりですが、ネコパークは土日やっているそうです。 猫ちゃん達は子猫から若い猫が多く、とても可愛かったです。室内は暑いぐらいなので、上着は脱いだ方がいいです。200円でエサを購入してあげました。 ネコパーク料金　大人(中学生以上)1000円、４歳から小学生600円、３歳以下無料です。

(Translated by Google) The tower stands out here, so you can see it from far away. On the other hand, if you look from the observation deck of this tower, you can also see the Great Buddha of Ushiku. Unfortunately, I couldn't enter the small zoo next to the reception, which had capybaras, large land turtles, owls, etc. the day before it opened. (Original) 此処はタワーが目立つので遠方からでも判ります。逆にこのタワーの展望室から眺めると牛久の大仏も見えました。 残念だったのは受付横でカピバラ、大きな陸カメ、フクロウ等が居る小さい動物園の開園前日で入園出来ませんでした。

(Translated by Google) Fureai Land was closed due to renovation work. There are towers, water play areas, and roadside stations nearby. There is a fee to go up to the tower, but you can get a panoramic view of Lake Kasumigaura, so it's worth going up at least once (you can even see the Sky Tree!). The water was about knee deep for adults, so the children had fun playing in it. Although the roadside station is small, it has a large selection of items, and there is also a snack corner, which is fun. (Original) ふれあいランドは改装工事のため休館中でした。 周辺にタワー、水遊び、道の駅があります。タワーは有料ですが、霞ヶ浦を一望でき、いっぺんは上ってみる価値があります（スカイツリーも見えました！）。 水遊びは大人の膝下くらいの深さで、子どもたちが楽しく遊べました。 道の駅は小さいながらも品数が多く、軽食コーナーもあって楽しいです。

(Translated by Google) When I went to rent a bicycle, there was a capybara and a huge 🐢. There seem to be a lot of cats on the second floor, but they say they will be closed in May. I feel like I could attract more customers if I advertised better, but the roadside station next door has amazing people. I think. (Original) 自転車レンタル借りに行ったらカピバラとでかい🐢がいました。2階には猫もいっぱいいるようですが5月でお終いとのことです。もっとうまく宣伝すれば集客できそうな気がしますが💦隣の道の駅はすごい人なのに。と思います。

(Translated by Google) It was nice to be able to climb up to the observation deck and get a panoramic view of Kasumigaura, but I felt like it was missing something. If we put up rice field art nearby, wouldn't the number of tourists increase? (Original) 展望台に登り、霞ケ浦が一望できるのは良いけど、なんか物足りないと思いました。 近くで田んぼアートとかすれば観光客とか増えるのでは？

(Translated by Google) This is a great facility to enjoy with children up to elementary school age. It will be a little cheaper if you purchase a ticket for the neighboring "Rainbow Tower" as well. Inside, there are water-themed attractions, quizzes, and the ability to use your body to move a pump, so you can have fun while using more physical strength than you might expect. I think it was crowded when it first opened, but now it's empty, so you can enjoy it without having to wait. The play equipment in the courtyard was large and the children played for quite a while. In the end, I was able to enjoy more than an hour just at the Water Science Museum. This facility provides a good opportunity to interact with children. (Original) 小学生位までのお子さんと楽しむと良い施設です。お隣の「虹の塔」合わせてチケットを購入すると少し安くなります。中は「水」をテーマにしたアトラクション的なものがあったり、クイズや身体を使ってポンプを動かしたりと、思ったよりも体力を使いながらも楽しめます。出来た当初は混雑していたんだろうと思いますが、今は空いているので、ほとんど待つことなく楽しむことが出来ます。中庭の遊具は、大きめでかなりの時間遊んでいました。結局水の科学館だけで1時間以上楽しめました。子どもとふれあう良い機会提供してくれる施設です。