Tokyo, Japan's vibrant capital city with a population of approximately 38 million people. This bustling city is a hub of modern technology and little old streets. There are many many things to do in Tokyo. Things like shopping, dining, enjoying the nightlife, visiting historic temples and beautiful Japanese gardens. This comprehensive list breaks down the best that Tokyo has to offer. Fill your days in Tokyo endlessly with all things suggested on the following list.
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 |
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/ |
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/ |
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 |
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 |
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/ |
Tokyo Disneyland
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Enjoy your time at Tokyo’s Disneyland
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 7,400 YEN Child: 4,800 YEN |
| Address | Tokyo Disneyland, 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba See map |
| Telephone | 045-330-5211 |
| Website | http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdl/index.html |
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 |
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 |
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 |
The Imperial Palace East Gardens
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Enjoy your day at Tokyo’s vast historical landmark, The Imperial Palace East Gardens
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| Business Hours | Tuesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) Wednesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) Thursday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) Weekends ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 皇居東御苑 , 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3213-1111 |
| Website | http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-about/shisetsu/higashigyoen-map.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 |
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 |
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 |
Ikebukuro
A downtown area which has everything from fashion and entertainment to subculture
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| Address | Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo See map |
Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo
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A shop that takes you to the world of the Pokemon
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 08:00 PM ) However, please check the homepage since the shop corresponds with the operating times for Sunshine City |
| Address | Sunshine City alpa 2F 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5927-9290 |
| Website | http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/english/ |
Ameyoko(Ameya-Yokochō)
A very low-priced market where you can find everything from foods to miscellaneous goods
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| Address | アメヤ横丁,Tokyo, Taito 上野6-10-7 See map |
| Telephone | 03-3832-5053 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ameya-Yokoch%C5%8D |
Roppongi
Get a taste of the extraordinary in Roppongi, an urban artistic area.
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| Address | Roppongi Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3433-7355 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roppongi,_Minato,_Tokyo |
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 |
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/ |
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 |
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/ |
Sumida Aquarium
Enjoy the view at Skytree and then enjoy the world of the sea at Solamachi.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 2,050 JPY Child: 600 JPY |
| Address | すみだ水族館,1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5619-1821 |
| Website | http://www.sumida-aquarium.com/en/ |
Tokyo DisneySea
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Enjoy the world’s only Disney nautical theme park
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Dependent on the season so please check the homepage |
| Price | Adults: 7,400 YEN Child: 6,800 YEN |
| Address | Tokyo DisneySea 1-13 Maihama Urayasu, Chiba See map |
| Telephone | -088-632 |
| Website | http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tds/ |
Tokyo Solamachi
Tokyo Solamachi, a new shitamachi. A place where you can get limited-edition goods as souvenirs sparkling with craftsmanship.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM ) Dining AM11:00～PM11:00 |
| Address | TOKYO Solamachi, Oshiage, Sumida-ku Tokyo 〒131-0045 See map |
| Telephone | 0570-55-0102 |
| Website | http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/english/ |
Tokyo Station
The terminus representing Japan, Tokyo Station is tops in the nation for scale and beauty.
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| Price | Adults: 140 JPY Child: 70 JPY Admission: adults 140 yen, children 70 yen |
| Address | 1-9-1 Marunochi , Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 050-2016-1600 |
| Website | http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/ |
Sunshine City
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Ikebukuro’s symbolic multipurpose complex within the metropolis
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Opening days depend on the facilities inside [close] Differs depending on the facility |
| Address | Sunshine City Toshima, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3989-3331 |
| Website | http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/english/index.html |
Yebisu Garden Place
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12 million visitors a year. Yebisu Garden Place has risen from the remains of a factory to become a sophisticated complex
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 11:00 AM ~ 08:00 PM ) |
| Address | 恵比寿ガーデンプレイス,shibuya-ku tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5423-7111 |
Tokyo Dome City
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A stadium, an amusement park and a spa all in one facility. Have fun on an urban holiday.
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Address | 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5800-9999 |
| Website | http://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/e/ |
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
The feeling of a lord at the most fashionable garden in the Edo Era, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY |
| Address | 1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3811-3015 |
Kagurazaka
Kagurazaka still has the atmosphere of the entertainment district from the good old days. Take a stroll along the stone-paved roads and find a restaurant from the Michelin guide.
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| Address | Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
Yasukuni Shrine
A shrine dedicated to the war dead which is also a famous place for cherry blossoms. The festival stalls are a must-see.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 3-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3261-8326 |
| Website | http://www.yasukuni.or.jp/english/index.html |
Tokyo Water Bus
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The water bus, another way to enjoy your time in Tokyo
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| Price | Differs depending on the facility |
| Address | 1 Chome-1-1 Hanakawado Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to See map |
| Telephone | 0120-977-311 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Cruise_Ship |
Yurakucho
Yurakucho is a place for adults, that is both reasonable and expensive. Enjoy it as much as you like.
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| Address | Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
Kabuki-za
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Kabuki-za, the world’s foremost theater for kabuki
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) 9:30am-6:30pm・10:00am-6:00pm（sales office） 8:00am-9:30pm（food and miscellaneous items※until after the end of the performance） Times will vary depending on the performance program [close] 12/30-1/1 No scheduled holidays. Please check the official homepage. |
| Price | Ticket prices will differ depending on the performance The souvenir shop and restaurants inside the theater can be entered for free |
| Address | 4-12-15 Ginza, Chūō-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3545-6800 |
| Website | http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/eng/top.html |
Marunouchi
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The evolved business district with an eye for a fine view and enjoyment
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| Address | Marunochi , Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://www.marunouchi.com/e/shop?type=top |
Mori Art Museum
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Take a close look at art and life at a place touching the sky
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| Business Hours | Monday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Tuesday ( 10:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Wednesday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Thursday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Friday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Saturday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Sunday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,000 YEN Child: FREE College/University student :500YEN Up to high school and less than 18 years of age will be free of admission fee upon presenting a valid form of ID. Tickets to Tokyo City View Observation Deck and Mori Art Museum Adult: 1800 YEN Student (high school/university): 1200 YEN Child (Age 4 up to Juniorhighschool student): 600 YEN Senior (Ages 65 & over):1500 YEN Ticket for both The National Art Center & Tokyo and Mori Art Museum Adult: 1800 YEN Student (College / University): 800 YEN |
| Address | 53F, Roppongi Hiruzu Mori tower 6-10-1, Roppongi , Minato-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5777-8600 |
| Website | http://www.mori.art.museum/eng/index.html |
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/ |
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