Tokyo is full of places to discover, as the capital city of Japan, Tokyo is one of the most popular places for travelers to visit in Japan. From places like Asakusa, where you can see a more traditional Tokyo and enjoy the beautiful Senso-ji temple, to the Tokyo Skytree where you can see Tokyo from Japan’s highest tower, Tokyo offers so many things for you to explore! Here we give you a list of top 10 places for sight-seeing in Tokyo. Make sure you have these places listed on your travel-plan when you visit Tokyo!
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 |
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 |
Shibuya
Shibuya, Tokyo's Youth Center
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| Address | Shibuya Station, Shibuya, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://play-shibuya.com/en/ |
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 |
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/ |
Shinjuku
At Golden Gai in Shinjuku, experience the atmosphere of Japan’s olden days
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| Address | Shinjuku station, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://www.kanko-shinjuku.jp/en/tabid/83/Default.aspx |
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 |
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The cherry blossom-lined path is a must-see spot at the former Edo Castle, now the Imperial Palace
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| Address | 千鳥ヶ淵,1-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3213-0095 |
| Website | http://www.env.go.jp/garden/kokyogaien/english/point06.html |
Ginza
Enjoy shopping for made in Japan goods
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| Address | Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://www.ginza.jp/?lang=en |
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/ |
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