The Crafts Gallery, an extension of the famous National Museum of Modern Art, displays Japanese craft works from the Meiji period to the present day. The collection includes textile, ceramics, lacquer, wood, bamboo, metal and glass works, dolls, and industrial and graphic design. Modern Japanese craft works are extremely diverse. A large portion of the gallery is devoted to postwar works.

The National Museum of Modern Art has a major collection of art and crafts work from the region. The museum, established in 1952 was relocated to its current place in 1969. The impressive collection of art displays the work of notable Japanese artists since the Meiji period and a small collection of Western art. The crafts gallery that is an annex to the main museum displays ceramics, lacquer work, modern textiles and other Japanese crafts.

The Science Museum features diverse subjects and areas in science and the exhibits are sure to get any child interested. Offering interactive displays and workshops, any kid would be having a gala time, running around touching and experimenting things in the exhibits. The museum has an excellent coverage on topics that are diverse and range from topics like optics and illusions to the modern day Internet. A must visit for families with kids.

The Shimizu-mon Gate is the Eastern gate of the Kitanomaru Park. The gate used to be one of the gates to the Edo Castle and was re-built in 1658. Together with the Tayasuomon Gate, this gate was designated as one of the “Important Cultural Assets to Japan” in June 1961. Because of its association with the Edo Castle, this gate is of immense historical value.

Located in Kitanomaru Park, the Nippon Budokan in central Tokyo is well known for the music concerts it hosts. However, it was originally built to host the judo competition in the 1964 Summer Olympics. The venue, which is octagonal in structure, has three halls. The biggest of these can accommodate over 14000 people. All national martial arts events are held at this venue and a lot many concerts, cultural and sport events are held here. The Beatles also made their Japan debut at this venue.

Tayasu-mon Gate was once a part of the great Edo castle. Today its massive walls separate the Nippon Budokan and Yakusuni Srine. This is a typical Masugata-mon style of gate. No one knows exactly when this gate was built, however the present structure was reconstructed in 1636.

Also known as the Jotomyodai, the old lighthouse at Kudan-sakaue is a very small structure located between Budokan and Yasukuni shrine, right next to the pedestrian walk that connects this to major landmarks. Sometimes it is also referred to as the weather house.

Chidorigafuchi is part of the moat surrounding the former Edo Castle with sakura trees planted along the way. Being one of the most well-known and beautiful cherry-blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, Chidorigafuchi attracts many tourists and is a very picturesque sight. Boats can be rented as an alternative to walking.

The Yamatane Museum, which opened its doors in 1996, focuses on the nihonga style of Japanese watercolor painting. There is a permanent exhibition, but several private collections are periodically displayed throughout the year. The museum was founded by Taneji Yamazaki.