Capital Tokyo City of Japan should probably be the first place on your list places to visit when coming to travel in Japan. Tokyo is like a small shrunken country which has every characteristics: busy, ultra-modern combined with unique traditions. Coming to this multi-perceptions inTokyo, you should not miss to do those best 20 things:
Shibuya Crossing
The crossing in front of Shibuya Station is a landmark of the area. On weekends, 3000 people cross it at once.
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| Address | 2 Chome-2 Dōgenzaka Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0043 Japan See map |
Omotesando
A trendy area. A neighborhood where you can encounter cutting-edge fashion and various other items
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| Address | 3 Kitaaoyama Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
| Website | https://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/areas/areamap/harajuku.html |
The Kanda Festival
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The venerable Kanda Festival under the patronage of the Tokugawa shoguns is a celebration representative of not only Tokyo, but also of Japan
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | 神田明神,2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3254-0753 |
Sensoji Temple
Get a glimpse of Japanese culture at Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and Nakamise-dori with its many shops
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3842-0181 |
| Website | http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html |
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 Samba Carnival
An exciting samba parade with dazzling costumes and impressive dancing
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| Business Hours | The final Saturday of August 1pm～6pm |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
Shibuya Center Gai
A shopping street where the youth gather. It’s just beyond the famous scramble intersection of Shibuya
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | 24-4 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Gai |
Robot Restaurant
An incredible 90-minute experience with robots, tanks, and fighters
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 04:00 PM ~ 11:00 PM ) The basic performance schedule is below 1st show: Doors open at 3:10pm～ Performance begins at 4:00pm～ 2nd show: Doors open at 5:00pm～ Performance begins at 5:55pm～ 3rd show: Doors open at 7:00pm～ Performance begins at 7:50pm～ 4th show: Doors open at 9:00pm～ Performance begins at 9:45pm～ [close] Closed due to maintenance (please check the homepage) |
| Price | Adults: 8,000 YEN Meals require a separate charge of 1000 yen |
| Address | ロボットレストランTokyo, Shinjuku, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−7−1新宿ロボットビルB2 See map |
| Telephone | 03-3200-5500 |
| Website | http://www.shinjuku-robot.com/pc/?lng=en |
Hamarikyu
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Facing Tokyo Bay, this park was a hunting ground of a Edo period “shogun”
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) [close] Dec. 29th - Jan. 1st |
| Price | Adults: 300 YEN Child: FREE |
| Address | 1-1 Hamarikyuteien, Chuo-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3541-0200 |
| Website | http://teien.tokyo-park.or.jp/en/hama-rikyu/ |
Odaiba
Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s most entertainment filled places. It’s full of fun from morning to evening.
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| Address | Daiba Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5579-2680 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odaiba |
Tsukiji Fish Market
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The end of a prominent fish market serving the huge metropolis of Tokyo after 80 years of history.
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| Business Hours | From Oct. 6, 2018: all operations closed From Sep. 29, 2018: closed to the public * The outer market will continue to be open |
| Address | Tsukiji market, 5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji Chuo, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3541-2640 |
| Website | http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htm |
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/ |
Tokyo Skytree
A 360 degree landscape from Japan’s Tallest Tower
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 2,060 JPY Child: 930 JPY |
| Address | Tokyo Skytree, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5302-3470 |
| Website | http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ |
Ueno Park
A park filled with cherry blossom trees, museums, and a zoo
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 05:00 AM ~ 11:00 PM ) |
| Address | Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3828-5644 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ueno_Park |
Yoyogi Park
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After shopping in cute and poppy Harajuku, relax in Yoyogi Park.
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Yoyogi Park 2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō Shibuya, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3485-4090 |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoyogi_Park |
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Feel the mystical energy of the Meiji Shrine
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| Business Hours | from dawn to dusk |
| Address | Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3379-5511 |
| Website | http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html |
Shinjuku Golden Gai (Golden Street)
Shinjuku’s back street. 200 bars and restaurants are filled into a maze of narrow streets.
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| Address | 1-1-6, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3209-6418 |
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 |
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