Category: TRAVEL

Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopens After Years of Renovation in Tokyo

Edo-Tokyo Museum entrance sign showing reopening date March 31, 2026 after renovation closure in Tokyo, Japan.

Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo’s Sumida district set to reopen on March 31, 2026, after major renovations. Photo: TokyoTourists.com After several years of closure, one of Tokyo’s key cultural landmarks will soon welcome visitors again. The Edo-Tokyo Museum in Sumida is scheduled to reopen on March 31, 2026, following extensive renovations. The museum has been closed since April […]

Traveling Tokyo in Sakura Season

Cherry blossom trees in full bloom in a Tokyo park with people walking and sitting beneath them during spring.

Cherry blossoms bloom in a Tokyo park as residents and travelers move quietly beneath the trees during the brief sakura season. Photo: The Times of Jumland For travelers arriving in Tokyo during spring, cherry blossom season offers something rare: a chance to see one of the world’s busiest cities pause without spectacle. There are no loud […]

Senso-ji: Tokyo’s Oldest Temple and a Lesson in Coexistence

Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist site, where worship, daily life, and tourism quietly coexist in one shared public space.

Visitors gather at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist site and a living symbol of coexistence. Photo: The Times of Jumland In the historic district of Asakusa, Senso-ji stands as Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple and one of its most enduring public spaces. Founded in the 7th century, the temple is not preserved as a monument […]

A Walk Through Asakusa: Tradition, Street Life, and the Timeless Appeal of Nakamise-dori

Crowds walking through Tokyo’s historic Nakamise-dori in Asakusa, lined with traditional shops and decorated with seasonal ornaments.

Asakusa remains one of Tokyo’s few neighborhoods where the pace of modern life slows down long enough for you to feel the city’s past. At the heart of this district stands Nakamise-dori, a 250-meter shopping street leading toward Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. For visitors, it is more than a marketplace; it is an introduction […]

Former Yasuda Garden: A Quiet Edo-Era Escape in the Heart of Tokyo

Autumn leaves yasuda Japanese-gardens

Tucked between modern buildings in Ryogoku, the Former Yasuda Garden (Kyu-Yasuda Teien) offers one of the most peaceful nature escapes in central Tokyo. While tourists rush to Senso-ji or Tokyo Skytree, this garden stays beautifully quiet—perfect for slow walks, photography, and a real taste of old Edo’s landscape design. The moment you enter, the noise […]