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Top 10 things to do in Tokyo

The Japanese capital is both bold and humble, chaotic yet ordered, with people-watching as much an attraction as the sightseeing. You'll also discover great food, eccentric shopping, and a unique nightlife, but here's a mixed bag of essentials to squeeze in!

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo's answer to the Eiffel Tower provides visitors with more than just an observation deck. It's also home to the Guinness World Records Museum, an aquarium, and a wax museum!

Harajuku

Most famous for being the heart of Tokyo's youth culture, the district is great for unique boutiques and restaurants. It's even better for sipping Macha and watching people go by!

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's most visited temple remains a site of spiritual worship as well as a hotspot for tourism. The elegant structure makes a key addition to any sightseeing tour.

Meiji Shrine

If you find Senso-ji a little too busy, then check out the sublimely austere Meiji-jingu, dedicated to the 19th-century emperor who opened Japan to the West.

Tokyo Skytree

On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Fuji, but it's at night when the views from Japan's tallest structure are most mind-blowing! It's open daily from 8:00AM till 10:00PM.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Built on the site of the old Edo Castle, the resplendent palace gardens are made for slow history tours. They're free, but you must apply online in advance.

Tokyo National Museum

With the world's largest collection of Japanese arts and artifacts – from ancient pottery to majestic sculptures and samurai swords – you really can't miss the National Museum!

Shibuya Crossing

What to see for free in Tokyo? The world's busiest pedestrian crossing descends into organized chaos every 2 minutes. It's more impressive when it's crowded, so go at rush hour!

Cat Café

Cat cafés are a surprisingly common sight, but which to choose? Try the fairytale decor of Temari no Ouchi in Musashino or find unusual breeds at Chiyoda's Neko JaLaLa.

Tsukiji Fish Market

Up early? The world's largest and liveliest fish market is open daily from 5:00AM for the tuna auction, with several stalls selling the freshest sushi for breakfast!

Planning Your Tokyo Visit

Best time to visit?

Summer sees visitors flock to the already crowded city, but the best time to go is between September and November. Temperatures remain moderate to warm and the end of peak season means less crowds and shorter lines. Many of Tokyo's sights are completely transformed by the autumn foliage and spring is, naturally, another great time to visit for the parks, trees, and floral displays!

How many days?

First time visitors should book at least 4 or 5 days to see Tokyo. However, a few extra days also allows time to check out other major cities like Kyoto or Osaka. Not that you'd be stuck for attractions in the capital!

How to get around?

Taxis are incredibly expensive and always run the risk of hitting stubborn traffic jams. The best way to get around Tokyo is via its extensive subway network. Be warned though, information in English is hard to come by, so prepare for you journey in advance and don't be afraid to ask station staff or commuters for help!

Good to know

  • Language
    Japanese
  • Currency
    JPY (¥)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+09:00)
  • Country Code
    81
  • Best time to visit
    A visit in the fall offers mild temperatures, shorter lines, and beautiful foliage!

Things to Do in Tokyo

  1. 1Wheelchair accessible
  2. 2Tickets
  3. 3Tours
  4. 4Sightseeing Tours
  5. 5Activities
  6. 6Family-friendly
  7. 7Bus & Minivan Tours
  8. 8Theme Tours
  9. 9Nature & Adventure Tours
  10. 10Nature & Panoramic Tours

Top Attractions in Tokyo

  1. 1Tokyo Disneyland
  2. 2Odaiba
  3. 3Shinjuku
  4. 4teamLab Borderless
  5. 5Venus Fort
  6. 6Kabukicho

Cities in Japan

  1. 1Osaka
  2. 2Nara
  3. 3Hakone
  4. 4Yokohama
  5. 5Niseko
  6. 6Nagano
  7. 7Chiba Prefecture
  8. 8Takayama
  9. 9Ishigaki
  10. 10Kamakura

Other Sightseeing Options in Tokyo

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What people are saying about Tokyo

Purchased same day tickets which where sold out on official website!

I was determined to see this exhibit on my last day in Tokyo and had forgotten to buy tickets in advanced. I did a quick google search and found same day tickets. We made the mistake of going too early so we killed time in Odaiba before rejoining the queue around 4-5pm when the line moved faster. Although there were a lot of people inside, you could still enjoy the amazing digital art in the 10,000sqft area. Really great for families with toddlers/kids, good area upstairs for them to run around and burn off energy!

Tokyo: Digital Art Museum teamLab Borderless Entry Reviewed by Anonymous, 07/25/2019

Excellent guide made the day so successful

Once collected, the trip was wonderful. Our guide was pleasant and remained good humoured in spite of delays caused by members of the group. The lunch was an excellent and enjoyable taste of Japanese cuisine. We would have liked more time on Mt Fuji especially to walk some short distance with the hikers but felt this part was rushed probably due to delays earlier in the day. Overall a very good trip.

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Full-Day Tour Reviewed by Anonymous, 07/19/2019

Some attractions are only enjoyable for Japanese people

All in all beautiful and enjoyable, yet we spend waay to long in lines for attentions that were not enjoyable for English speaking people as we could not understand it. Here I am specifically thinking of the magic show that was not enjoyable for English speaking people. I also think the sub marines where not specified what it really was, yet me and my boyfriend both 22 really enjoyed it!

Tokyo: DisneySea 1 Day Admission Ticket Reviewed by Sascha, 07/29/2019

Your #1 think to do when you’re in Tokyo

Out of all the top 10 things to do in Tokyo you have to make time for this. Go Monday- Friday around lunchtime I was there at 1pm and paid extra for the falcon. It was all worth it. I had the whole place to myself and I had a the best time. Definitely make a reservation and then go eat at Ichiran, it’s just around to corner.

Harajuku Owl Cafe Experience Reviewed by Michael, 07/18/2019

I had a great time, but it was a group ticket

TThe meeting point was closer to the station but I didn’t come from the station so I had to walk quite a long way to get it, great tickets but I think would be better if the REAL ticket was electronic. Also the ticket says “Group ticket” so I guess the company earned profit through that way

Tokyo: Disneyland 1 Day Admission Ticket Reviewed by Anonymous, 08/05/2019
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