For first time visitors, you are probably overwhelmed by informations and without any idea of where to go in Tokyo. I've been there too. After staying in Tokyo for a year, here is the Best 10 spots you must visit for sure! For those who are in love with Japanese traditional history, culture and food, Asakusa, Imperial Palace and Shinjuku Gyoen are the places we recommend. Enjoy walking and checking those hand made crafts in Asakusa. Then head to Imperial Palace where you can experience the life of the Emperor of Japan. I personally recommend Shinjuku Gyoen. It is located right by the busiest station Shinjuku. However this is where you can find the easiest urban getaway.
If you are crazy about street fashion, anime and youth culture. You must visit the mecca! Anime mecca is located in Akihabara where you probably can find any fantasy you ever dream of ! For those who enjoy people-watching, street snaps and fashion stuffs, Shibuya, Harajuku and Roppongi are waiting for you! It doesn't matter how old you are or what style you are looking for. Fashion mecca has it all!
Tokyo Tower
End your day at Tokyo Tower and enjoy the amazing view
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,600 JPY Child: 1,000 JPY |
| Address | 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3433-5111 |
| Website | http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/eng/ |
Asakusa
A Tour of Asakusa (Old and New Japan)
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| Address | Asakusa Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo/Asakusa |
Shibuya
Shibuya, Tokyo's Youth Center
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| Address | Shibuya Station, Shibuya, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://play-shibuya.com/en/ |
Harajuku
Shopping in the neighborhood where the “Kawaii” culture began
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| Address | 1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://www.takeshita-street.com/ |
Imperial Palace
Take a refreshing moment in the greenery of the Imperial Palace
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) The Imperial Palace tour is scheduled twice a day at 10a.m. and 1:30p.m. with each tour lasting up to 90 minutes. The Imperial Palace Outer Gardens and the East Gardens can be seen freely. [close] Below are the fixed holidays (1) Weekends and national holidays (2) Afternoons from July 21st to August 31st (3) New Year’s holidays (December 28th-January 4th) (4) Any days which are necessary for holding events and similar functions |
| Address | Imperial Palace, 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3213-1111 |
| Website | http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html |
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Enjoy nature at Tokyo’s version of Central Park in the middle of the city
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| Business Hours | Tuesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Wednesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Thursday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Friday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Weekends ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Last entry 4:00 PM [close] Monday Open on National Holidays,but closed the next weekday 29th Dec. - 3rd Jan. |
| Price | Adult: 200 JPY Elementary and Junior high school student: 50 JPY Infant: Free |
| Address | Shinjuku Gyoen, 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3350-0151 |
Roppongi Hills
An example of an urban multipurpose complex, Roppongi Hills has plenty of services for people to enjoy with their children.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 11:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-6406-6000 |
| Website | http://www.roppongihills.com.e.nt.hp.transer.com/ |
Akihabara
Find everything from idols to electronics in Akihabara
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| Address | Akihabara Station, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://akiba.or.jp/english/index.html |
Tokyo Art Aquarium
A limited time underwater art exhibition to enhance the beauty of goldfish through light and video
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 11:00 AM ~ 11:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,000 JPY Child: 600 JPY |
| Address | COREDO Muromachi1, 5F, 2-2-1,Muromachi, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo See map |
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