museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
Kita works well as a base: 7km from Sensō-ji.
Kita is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 332,140, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kita sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kita to your route.
Ōji Shrine (王子神社, Ōji-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in the Kita ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Established during the Kamakura period, most likely around 1321–1324, the shrine gives the name of "Ōji" to this area of the city. Most of the original buildings in the shrine precincts were destroyed during World War II, andRead more
were rebuilt from the late 50s to 1982.
It is notable for its giant ginkgo tree, suspected to be 600 years old and designated a Natural Monument in 1939, and for its annual festival (held in August), which includes a mikoshi parade and a performance of dengaku dance.
It is one of the Tokyo Ten Shrines (東京十社, Tokyo Jissha), of which it has been designated as the "northern protector shrine".
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Kita is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7526 latitude, 139.7335 longitude.
Kita has a population of approximately 332,140 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
8 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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