ποΈ Nature in Tokyo
Japan
About Tokyo for Solo Travelers
The world's greatest solo travel city β a metropolis of 14 million where eating alone at a counter is deeply cultural, every neighbourhood has its own universe, and the convenience stores alone justify the flight.
Solo Travel TipsΒ· Solo Friendly
Tokyo is arguably the world's best solo travel city β solo dining is completely normalised (ramen and sushi counters, conveyor belt restaurants, standing noodle bars), the train system is impeccably efficient, and the sheer density of things to explore means you could spend weeks without running out of extraordinary neighbourhoods. Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yanaka, Shimokitazawa β each is a different world. The 7-Eleven and convenience store culture means you're never without excellent food at 3am.
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Great infrastructure, English-friendly, well-established solo traveler culture.
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Best Nature in Tokyo for Solo Travelers
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Imperial Palace East Gardens
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The former inner compound of Edo Castle, open to the public free of charge since 1968. Huge stone walls, moats and gatehouses surround landscaped gardens, and you can climb the base of the old castle keep for a view over the grounds. There's no ticket or booking β just a bag check at the gate. Closed Mondays and Fridays.
π1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan
Shinjuku Gyoen
Nature
A national garden a short walk from Shinjuku Station, combining formal French, landscape English and traditional Japanese gardens, plus a large greenhouse of tropical plants. It's one of Tokyo's best cherry-blossom spots, with many varieties that bloom at different times. There's a small entry fee, alcohol isn't allowed, and it's closed on Mondays.
π11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan
Ueno Park
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One of Japan's first public parks, opened in 1873 beside Ueno Station, home to the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, Ueno Zoo and several temples and shrines. Shinobazu Pond is covered in lotus in summer, and the main avenue is one of Tokyo's most famous β and busiest β cherry-blossom viewing spots in spring.
πUenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan