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Top 32 Things to Do in Tokyo: Recommended Bucket List Experiences & More

Top 32 Things to Do in Tokyo: Recommended Bucket List Experiences & More

Last updated: 19 July 2021

No trip to Japan would be complete without enjoying some of these fun things to do in Tokyo!

More than just a political and financial hub, Tokyo is home to various aspects of culture, and its attraction lies in the mountain of choices available.

From ancient structures with long and illustrious histories, to modern art and pop culture right under your fingertips, there’s too many to count. Also, Tokyo is where various foods from all throughout the country are gathered. As such, be it sushi or ramen, you can taste the best cuisine that Japan has to offer the world in one place.

In this article, we’ve selected 32 of the best things to do in Tokyo that you absolutely have to experience at least once when you’re in town.

1. Experience the culture of an old izakaya restaurant

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Image Credit: Photo AC

One of the best things to do in Tokyo when you visit: try experiencing an izakaya, a traditional Japanese restaurant, at least once.

For example, some of the izakaya alleys that bring you into a timeslip into 1960s Japan can be found in Shinjuku and Shibuya.

A three-minute walk away from Shinjuku Station is “Shinjuku Nishiguchi Omoide Yokochō,” an alley that sprang up after the second world war, and shadows of that time period continue to linger there to this day.

Moving on, “Nonbei Yokochō” in Shibuya is also about three minutes from Shibuya station by foot. It is a unique spot for the retro izakaya restaurants squeezed together side-by-side.

  • The Nonbei Yokocho
    • Address 1-25-9, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002
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    • Nearest Station Shibuya Station (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Saikyo Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line / Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line / Tokyu Toyoko Line / Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line / Keio Inokashira Line)
      1 minute on foot

2. Watch the national sport of Japan, Sumo wrestling

2. Watch the national sport of Japan, Sumo wrestling

Sumo wrestling is one of Japan’s traditional sports with over 1500 years of history. Seeing a match is one of the best things to do in Tokyo. Of the six main sumo wrestling tournaments held throughout Japan every year, the tournaments held in January, May, and September are held in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Considered the holy ground of sumo, countless numbers of major matches are held here. You can get up close with the culture and techniques of sumo that have been handed down since ancient times.

It’s recommended to watch your first match while seated in “Masuseki” seats, where you can enjoy food while watching. If you intend to watch a match, it’s best to check the details beforehand.

3. Get up close and personal with teamLab Planets TOKYO

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Tokyo is also where the latest in art gathers. Among these are the digital art museums breaking boundaries, created by the art group teamLab, which have been incredibly popular since opening.

teamLab Planets TOKYO, a digital art exhibition in Toyosu is a space where the line between the art piece and the real world is blurred for an immersive art experience.

  • teamLab Planets TOKYO
    チームラボプラネッツ TOKYO DMM
    • Address teamLab Planets TOKYO, 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo-to
    • Business hours:
      10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays
      Irregular holidays
      *Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
      *Operating hours may differ according to the seasons. Please check the homepage for more details.

4. Feel the history of Japan at a temple

4. Feel the history of Japan at a temple

Buddhism in Japan has a long history, and there are numerous temples as a result. Many of them are structures with hundreds of years of history.

One temple you have to visit while in Tokyo is Sensoji Temple, in the historic neighborhood of Asakusa. Built in 628, it is the oldest temple in Tokyo, and it's a great spot to enjoy the culture of Edo in the surrounding area.

From the symbol of Asakusa, the Kaminarimon gate, the path, or "Sando," which leads to the temple, has numerous food and souvenir shops lined up, and it's an enjoyable place where you can see many things while walking.

  • Senso-ji Temple
    • Address 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taitou-ku, Tokyo, 111-0032
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    • Nearest Station Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Asakusa Line / Tobu Isesaki Line (Tobu Sky Tree Line) / Tsukuba Express)
      5 minutes on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3842-0181

5. Feel the mystical atmosphere when you go to a shrine

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Similar to the Buddhist temples, there are also numerous Shinto shrines with hundreds of years of history. One of these is one of the most important even amongst the famous shrines of Tokyo, Meiji Jingū, which is right next to Harajuku.

A shrine where the deified Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken are enshrined, the grounds stretch over 700,000 square meters and has a lush forest with over 100,000 trees offered from all over the country, where you can enjoy all four seasons surrounded by nature.

During Hatsumōde, the first shrine visit of the year from January 1st to 3rd, the shrine typically welcomes the largest number of people every year in Japan, with over 3 million worshippers coming to visit.

6. Challenge yourself to a training experience at a temple stay

1: Seeing Musashi Mitake Shrine and the temple village in the distance / 2: Waterfall training / 3: If the weather is good, you can see the Bōsō peninsula and Enoshima from this room / 4: An example of a dinner of salt-grilled river fish and konjac / 5: A hot bath in a tub made of cypress wood
1: Seeing Musashi Mitake Shrine and the temple village in the distance / 2: Waterfall training / 3: If the weather is good, you can see the Bōsō peninsula and Enoshima from this room / 4: An example of a dinner of salt-grilled river fish and konjac / 5: A hot bath in a tub made of cypress wood

Shukubō is the practice for worshippers of shrines or monks visiting temples to stay within the grounds, and now, an increasing number of regular holiday-goers, including foreign visitors, are allowed to stay as well.

One draw of Shukubō is the chance to experience the duties and training of the worshippers and monks, and to try Zazen, a type of meditation. In Tokyo, Musashi Mitake Shrine on Mt. Mitake in Ōme-shi has a temple village with about 20 temples offering stay experiences.

Amongst these, the stay at "Komadori Sanso" offers a waterfall training experience too, and the splendid views are a great draw as well.

  • Shukubo Komadori-Sanso
    Shukubo Komadori-Sanso
    宿坊 駒鳥山荘
    • Address Mitakesan 155, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0175
    • Nearest Station Mitakesan Station (Mitake-Tozan Cable Line)
      14 minutes on foot

7. Peer down at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing

7. Peer down at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Right in front of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing is the shopping mall, Magnet by Shibuya109.

At Mag’s Park, on the roof of the building, is the observatory “Crossing View,” a hole-in-the-wall spot where you can get a dynamic view of the scramble crossing.

A photography service, “Crossing Photo,” where you can get photos taken from a high angle with the scramble crossing as your backdrop is available too, and we recommend making great memories using this service.

  • MAGNET by SHIBUYA109(CROSSING VIEW)
    MAGNET by SHIBUYA109(展望台「CROSSING VIEW」)
    • Address 1-23-10, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    • Nearest Station Access: 1 minute-minute walk from Shibuya station on the Tokyu-Toyoko line, Toen-Toshi line, Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon, and Fukutoshin lines, and Keio Inokashira line
    • Phone Number 03-3477-5111
    • Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
      Closed on January 1st

8. Go shopping in Harajuku, birthplace of the latest trends

8. Go shopping in Harajuku, birthplace of the latest trends

Be it fashion or gourmet food, Harajuku, at the forefront of trends, is a place where shops in trend and fashionable people gather in droves.

Shopping malls are dotted throughout the street, drawing your eyes everywhere. Amongst these is the well-known beauty and cosmetics website in Japan, “@cosme,” with its physical shop, “@cosme Tokyo,” which has over 200 brands and 20,000 products available and is an enjoyable place just to take a look around too.

  • @cosme TOKYO
    @cosme TOKYO
    • Address 1 Chome-14-27 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
    • Nearest Station Access: 1-minute walk from Meiji Jingū-mae (Harajuku) station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line and Fukutoshin line, or 1-minute walk from Harajuku station on the JR Yamanote line
    • Business hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
      Irregular holidays

9. Enjoy fresh seafood while watching Toyosu Market auctions play out

9. Enjoy fresh seafood while watching Toyosu Market auctions play out

If you’re looking for a place to enjoy fresh seafood in Tokyo, Toyosu and Tsukiji are the places to go. In 2018, the wholesale market was moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu.

Now, auctions for tuna and wholesale of fish are conducted in Toyosu. In addition to this, the restaurants and shops within Tsukiji's market area were also moved to Toyosu.

Right now, the area outside the market area of Tsukiji continues to operate the same way to this day, with numerous restaurants continuing to serve up fresh seafood. Be it enjoying the atmosphere of times foregone or watching the auctions at Toyosu; you can pick the location that aligns with your goals.

Recommended restaurants in Tsukiji that accept online reservations

10. Satisfy yourself with all-you-can-eat grilled wagyu beef

10. Satisfy yourself with all-you-can-eat grilled wagyu beef

For those who wish to enjoy Japan’s famed wagyu beef to their heart’s content, all-you-can-eat grilled wagyu is the answer.

At Wagyu Tabehodai Nikuen Ueno, you can enjoy over 85 dishes for 3,980 yen (without tax), including wagyu beef, choosing only the foods that you like. From premium short rib to wagyu loin and premium beef tongue, you can enjoy premium wagyu beef at reasonable prices, and it’s a shop that has become the talk of town.

  • Wagyu Tabehodai Nikuen Ueno
    焼肉 肉縁 上野店
    • Address 2-3-10, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
    • Nearest Station Access: 4-minute walk from Ueno station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza line and Hibiya line
    • Phone Number 050-5456-1143
    • Business hours: 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Until 12:00 a.m. on Sundays)
      Open daily

11. Enjoy authentic sushi at reasonable prices

11. Enjoy authentic sushi at reasonable prices

Sushi, which was first created during the Edo period, has become one of Japan’s most famous dishes loved worldwide.

In Tokyo, there are old shops that offer only counter seats and belt sushi, as well as all-you-can-eat restaurants, amongst a wide variety of shops available, and it can be a pain trying to decide which shop to try out.

For example, “Sushi Sakaba Fujiyama” in Akihabara has a popular all-you-can-eat extra-large sushi buffet with impressive sushi topped with 20-centimeter-long slices of fish. Including bluefin tuna and salmon, over 50 types of fish are available for the 2,999 yen (without tax) buffet, and its reasonable price makes it extremely popular.

  • Sushi Sakaba Fujiyama Akihabara Honten
    すし酒場 フジヤマ 秋葉原本店
    • Address 1-20 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
    • Nearest Station Access: 1-minute walk from JR Akihabara station
    • Phone Number 03-4446-9886
    • Business hours: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
      Open daily

12. Admire the night view of Tokyo from Tokyo Tower

12. Admire the night view of Tokyo from Tokyo Tower

Be it international or Japanese visitors, Tokyo Tower is frequented by numerous sightseers, and it’s not just the view from Tokyo from up in the sky, but the illuminations inside that change with the seasons which make visiting the observatory deck especially enjoyable.

In September 2019, renovations on the 150-meter-tall main deck were completed. The window glass and sashes, along with the observation floor, were completely renewed. From buying original goods at the souvenir shops, to enjoying live music at “CLUB333” on the first floor of the main deck, there are now more ways to have fun there.

13. See over the whole city from Tokyo Skytree®

13. See over the whole city from Tokyo Skytree®

The newest landmark in Tokyo is the Tokyo Skytree®. Standing at 634 meters tall, as of March 2016, it was the tallest free-standing radio tower in the world and has everything from observation decks that allow you to gaze over Tokyo to restaurants and souvenir shops.

On clear days, you can see up to 75 kilometers away, allowing you to see Mount Fuji as well. On top of this, the view of the streets of Tokyo is painted red at sunset, and the night views are highly recommended.

14. Experience a maid café in Akihabara

14. Experience a maid café in Akihabara

Popular even worldwide is one of the tenets of Japanese pop culture, the maid café. From greetings of “Welcome home, master, lady,” to the cute outfits and performances by the staff full of smiles, the food menu has a wide variety of dishes too!

Amongst all these maid cafés, “@Home Café Akihabara” is recommended for first-timers who want to try it out. The staff have all received training in English, making it great for foreign visitors.

  • @Home Cafe Akihabara
    @ほぉ~むカフェ秋葉原本店
    • Address Mitsuwa Bldg. 3F to 7F, 1-11-4, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
    • Nearest Station 3-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station
    • Phone Number 03-5207-9779
    • Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Open from 10:00a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
      Open daily

15. Eat ramen exclusive to Tokyo

15. Eat ramen exclusive to Tokyo

At the crossroads of Japan is Tokyo station, and connected to the Yaesu underground central exit is “Tokyo Ramen Street,” a gourmet spot where numerous ramen shops are gathered.

The area became popular as it allows you to enjoy ramen from popular ramen shops while in transit. This gourmet street has everything from fish and pork-based broth to ramen and tsukemen, or dipping noodles, with different noodles, soups, and toppings, to ramen that exclusively uses vegetables. The wide lineup available is staggering.

As there are exclusive dishes that you can only enjoy here, it’s a great place to have your first bowl of ramen in Tokyo.

  • Tokyo Ramen Street
    • Address The Tokyo Station first Avenue the first floor of the basement south street, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005
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    • Nearest Station Tokyo Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Yokosuka Line / JR Sobu Main Line / JR Sobu Main Line (Rapid) / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Chuo Main Line / JR Keiyo Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
      1 minute on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3210-0077

16. Stay in a hotel where you can see a beautiful night view of the capital

16. Stay in a hotel where you can see a beautiful night view of the capital

To enjoy your holiday in Tokyo, you’ll want to choose the best hotels too. It goes without saying that you’ll want a place near the station, with beautiful night views of the city.

Right next to Tokyo Station is Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo, located on the top eleven floors of the 37-story-tall skyscraper, Marunouchi Trust Tower Honkan. Because of its height, you can see the gorgeous scenery. The guestrooms have large windows, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic view.

  • Shangri-La Tokyo
    • Address Chiyoda-ku, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi,, Tokyo, 100-8283
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    • Nearest Station Tokyo Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Yokosuka Line / JR Sobu Main Line / JR Sobu Main Line (Rapid) / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Chuo Main Line / JR Keiyo Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
      5 minutes on foot

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17. Challenge yourself to trying matcha sweets, since you’re in Japan

17. Challenge yourself to trying matcha sweets, since you’re in Japan

Matcha is a traditional flavor that the Japanese have always loved. In recent years, its popularity has spread to other countries as well. In particular, the light bitterness and sweetness make for a perfect match in matcha sweets. People who have tried it find themselves captivated by the flavor of the matcha.

For example, “Suzukien Asakusa Main Shop” has its signature ice cream, the “matcha gelato,” where you can choose the matcha flavor's thickness from seven levels. Claimed to be the thickest matcha ice cream in the world is No. 7, and reviewers have described it as having an unforgettable taste.

  • Suzukien x Nanaya Collaboration Shop
    壽々喜園 ×ななやコラボショップ
    • Address 3-4-3, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
    • Nearest Station 7-minute walk from Asakusa station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza line, Toei Asakusa line, Tobu Isezaki line (Tokyo Skytree line), and Tsukuba Express
    • Phone Number 03-3871-0311
    • Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except for over New Year)
      Closed on the third Wednesday of every month

18. Buy anime goods in the otaku paradise of Ikebukuro

18. Buy anime goods in the otaku paradise of Ikebukuro

When speaking of the two main spots for otaku in Tokyo, there is Akihabara in the east, and Ikebukuro in the west. Near the landmark building of Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, the surrounding area is full of shops with anime, cosplay, and doujinshi targeted at those of the female persuasion, earning it the nickname “Otome Road,” which translates to “Princess Road.”

Among these shops is “Surugaya Ikebukuro Otome-kan Supported by Meikido,” where around 130,000 new and used goods and doujinshi are sold. Rare and limited items often make an appearance there too, and it’s recommended to make a stop there along the way.

  • Surugaya Ikebukuro Otome-kan supported by Meikido
    駿河屋池袋乙女館 supported by 明輝堂
    • Address 1-30-12, Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
    • Nearest Station 6-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station
    • Phone Number 03-5956-0551
    • Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
      Open daily

19. Enjoy strolling around the streets and shopping at Ginza

19. Enjoy strolling around the streets and shopping at Ginza

In the Ginza area, popular even amongst foreign visitors, are not just high-end shops, but reasonably-priced brands such as Uniqlo and GU, and it’s a street with plenty of shopping available. From 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. from October to March) on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, the central street is closed to traffic, turning it into a “pedestrian’s paradise.”

While enjoying this unique aspect of Japanese culture, you can buy popular souvenirs at “Ginza Six,” and enjoy bargain shopping at “Lotte Duty Free Ginza Store” at the entrance to “Tokyu Plaza Ginza.”

  • GINZA SIX
    • Address GINZA SIX, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061
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    • Nearest Station Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
      2 minutes on foot
    • Phone Number 03-6891-3390

20. Odaiba Seaside Park

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The Odaiba Seaside Park is a beautiful sandy bay with lots of recreational activities, such as windsurfing and canoeing.

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The park has great views of boats passing under the Rainbow Bridge, and is a popular spot for watching the sunset.

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Nearby is the Daisan Daiba, a historic site with cannons and a gunpowder storehouse. There are also a number of restaurants along the waterfront for you to enjoy.

21. Ueno Ameyoko Shotengai

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Ameyoko is one of the liveliest areas in Tokyo, a bustling street market full of vendors calling out loudly to passersby.

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Locals flock here to buy fresh seafood, while tourists come to buy souvenirs and other Japanese goods.

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It's easy to lose yourself in the alleys around Ameyoko, which at night are packed with tiny izakaya where after a hard day's work, people pull up any available stool and enjoy a cold drink. Be prepared to share your table!

  • Ameyoko Shopping Street
    • Address 4, Ueno, Taitou-ku, Tokyo, 110-0005
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    • Nearest Station Ueno Station (Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Tohoku Main Line / JR Utsunomiya Line / JR Takasaki Line / JR Joban Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
      1 minute on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3832-5053

22. Takeshita-dori Street

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For everything 'kawaii' (super cute), there is no better place than Takeshita Dori in Harajuku, the mecca of youth culture in Tokyo.

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The street is constantly packed with people seeking out unique fashion trends and cool items, and the huge 100 yen shop is particularly popular with tourists. Be sure to try the crêpes from one of the many cafes that line the street.

23. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

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One of the most popular 'free things to do in Tokyo' is to visit the observatory area of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

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From 202 metres above ground, you can take in stunning views of the city, and on a good day you can see Mount Fuji.

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Because the building is open until 11pm, at night you can see the glittering city lights, stretching as far as the eye can see.

24. Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum

24. Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum

When you enter the Edo-Tokyo Museum, you take a step back 400 years in time to see what life used to be like when Tokyo was known as 'Edo'.

With life-sized models of the Nihombashi Bridge, a playhouse from the Edo period, and small scale models from the Meiji period, you can see what life was like back then, how Japanese culture grew and flourished, and how Edo grew to become the city we know today.

25. Ueno Park

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This massive park is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo, but is beautiful regardless of the season.

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Many people visit here simply to enjoy some greenery, but there is a lot more to do.

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Inside the park grounds are the Kaneiji Temple and mausoleum, the Toshogu Shrine, museums, art galleries, and a zoo.This is also one of Japan's first designated parks, and has fantastic flower gardens, ponds, and fountains.

  • Ueno Park
    • Address Uenokouen, Taitou-ku, Tokyo, 110-0007
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    • Nearest Station Ueno Station (Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Tohoku Main Line / JR Utsunomiya Line / JR Takasaki Line / JR Joban Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
      1 minute on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3828-5644

26. Samurai Museum

26. Samurai Museum

Anyone obsessed with samurai stories must visit the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku.

It covers seven centuries of samurai history, with impressive displays of kabuto helmets, yoroi armor and, of course, swords and other weapons.

Don't miss the opportunity to dress up in samurai gear for a photo shoot. With information in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean it is tourist-friendly, and in addition to giving tours, staff also stage sword battles and give lessons in how to use katana. Come and feel the samurai spirit!

  • SAMURAI MUSEUM
    • Address 2-25-6, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0021
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    • Nearest Station Shinjuku Station (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Chuo Main Line / JR Saikyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Toei Shinjuku Line / Toei Oedo Line / Keio Line / Keio New Line / Odakyu Odawara Line)
      8 minutes on foot
    • Phone Number 03-6457-6411

27. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

27. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

The beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen is a national garden in the heart of the city, and one of Tokyo's best cherry blossom viewing areas.

The gardens have three dictinct styles - Traditional Japanese, French Formal Garden, and English Landscape.

In autumn the red leaves are on display, and in winter the Japanese gardens are particularly scenic covered with snow.This park is enjoyable year-round and immaculately maintained.

28. Shibuya

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Shibuya is famous for its insanely crowded pedestrian crossing and trendy department stores, which draws locals and tourists alike.

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Everyone wants to meet at the statue of Hachiko outside Shibuya Station. Long a hub for youth culture, Shibuya has many bars, restaurants and live music venues. It is also close to Yoyogi Park, which on the weekends attracts interesting characters, such as kids in elaborate 'cosplay' (costumes) and leather-clad rockabillies. Never a dull moment in Shibuya!

29. Akihabara Electric Town

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The neon streets of Akihabara are called Electric Town for good reason – whether you need computer parts, game software, cameras, TVs or phones, you can get it all here.

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Other than electronic goods, in recent years it has become a hub for anime and manga fans, attracting fans from all over the world.

30. Sumida River Fireworks Festival

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Since 1733, people have gathered at the Sumida River to watch fireworks in the summer time.

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Now one of Tokyo's biggest annual fireworks festivals, every year in July it has traditional fireworks displays, as well as a contest for new creative fireworks.

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It can get crowded, so the best place to view the show is from one of the boats that cruise the Sumida River as the fireworks light up the sky.

31. Chow down on some Monja-Yaki

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Grab your metal spatula and get cooking! Monjayaki is a flour-based batter topped with shredded cabbage and other ingredients that you cook yourself on a hot metal griddle and eat right off the pan.

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There's no better place to eat Monja than Tsukishima Monja Street, where more than 60 shops serve different varieties of the dish, from the traditional ingredients of cabbage and seafood to new fusion-style monja.

32. Enjoy a day at Tokyo Disney Resort

32. Enjoy a day at Tokyo Disney Resort

Come visit Tokyo Disney Resort® and experience two theme parks: Tokyo Disneyland® and Tokyo DisneySea®.

Attractions and shows, meeting your favorite Disney Characters. Seven fun-filled themed lands offer more than can be enjoyed in just one day!

Explore seven themed ports of call filled with breathtaking shows, unique attractions, fun shopping, and fine dining — all with the Disney touch!

*This article is a re-compilation of past articles.
*Due to Covid-19, operating hours and services available may be affected. For the latest information, please check the official websites.

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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