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There are unlimited things to do here in Tokyo, Japan. The total area covered by Tokyo is 2194 km², enormous, isn't it? When you visit Tokyo, you will say once is not enough. Tokyo is the most populated city in the world with 37.4million people. You can find traditional homes to modern tall skyscrapers in Tokyo.
You will be amazed by the clean surrounding and polite people all around you. If you are planning to visit Tokyo a week is not enough. You will need 2 weeks at least to visit all my 101 things to see & places to visit in Tokyo. I swear, after you visit all places in Tokyo you will say it's your favorite place too.
101 Best THINGS TO See & Places To Visit in Tokyo
Akihabara(秋葉原)
Starting with Akihabara, My favorite place and I know it will be yours too. Here you can find a lot of electronic gadgets shops. You can even find used electronics items too and a lot of them will be at really good condition without a single scratch. You can even call this place Otaku Mekka for manga and anime lovers.
You can find cosplay stores, manga stores, and even vintage electronics items too. And don't forget to visit Maid cafes, Neko Cafe(cafe filled with cute cats), Owl cafe, and many more. You can find beautiful girls dressed in maid costumes.
Anime Japan
Anime Japan is the biggest manga convention in the whole world and hosted every year at Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. You can participate in this event by purchasing tickets online through a third party or from a ticket vending machine at a convenience store in Tokyo. During this event, It's super crowded and it's better if you go early to avoid crazy long queues.
TeamLab(チームラボ)
Team lab is the place to explore amazing art, science, technology, and nature with stunning animations using various effects and projections.
It started its operation as TeamLab Borderless but now it has started another branch named as TeamLab Planets where you walk in water pool deep to your knees and tour a vast exhibition of spaces containing 7 indoor artwork and 1 indoor exhibition at the entrance.
Day Trip To Mt.Fuji(富士山)
You have a great view of Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. You can plan to climb it if you are traveling between early July to early October (Climbing season) when snow is all melted. You can have bus service till 5th station of Mt. Fuji and rest you have to walk. You can plan for the 1-day trip as I did or 2 days where you start climbing in the late evening and enjoy the sunrise from the top.
Ninja Restaurant(忍者レストラン)
This is a place where waiters are dressed up as ninjas and the place is decorated with ninja weapons and paintings. You would love to visit here to have a real-life ninja experience.
Pokemon Center(ポケモンセンター)
Don't miss the pokemon center when you are in Tokyo. It's a pokemon game store, where you can buy pokemon cards and other pokemon goodies.
Tokyo Dome Natural Onsen Spa LaQua 8(東京ドーム天然温泉スパラクーア8)
Onsen is a natural hot public bath. There are hot springs of various colors, odors, and effects depending on the ingredients contained. I recommend not to stay in hot water for a long period of time.
Hello Kitty (Shibuya)ハローキティ（渋谷）
Visit the Hello Kitty cafe in Shibuya. You will love the gesture and the design of the cafe and the menue.
Disneyland(ディズニーランド)
I'm sure that you love Disney characters and love to visit its amusement park with thrilling rides and games.
DisneySea(ディズニーシー)
It is the only disney themed sea amusement park of the myths and legends of the sea that have variety of unique rides and exhibitions.
Tokyo Cruise(東京都観光汽船)
I recommend taking this cruise during the nighttime. It's a short trip of 35 minutes from Asakusa to Hama Riyu garden.
Mario Go Kart(マリオゴーカート)
Do you have a driving Licence? If yes, you are ready to take the fun ride dressed up as Mario, Princess, dragon, or another game character. You choose the plan of 35 minutes or 90 minutes plan and follow the tour guide and enjoy the popular Harajuku, Shibuya, Roppongi area.
Roppongi Hills(六本木ヒルズ)
Roppongi(six trees🌲)is famous for its nightlife and you can see a lot of foreigners in the bars and nightclubs.
Tokyo Imperial Palace(皇居)
It is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan since April 1969. It is built in traditional Japanese architecture. yes, can visit this palace and visit inner areas you are only allowed during special occasions.
Capsule Hotel(カプセルホテル)
Capsule hotels are cheap options for accommodation. Here you will have space enough space to sleep.If you are traveling alone I suggest you take it as your accommodation as it will reduce your expenses.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building(東京都庁舎)
This building is the best to get a 360-degree view of Tokyo city along with Mt. Fuji in the background. Entrance is free and all you have to do is stand up in the queue to get into the elevator. You can also enjoy the vivid light of the city if go there in the evening time.
Meiji Shrine(明治神宮)
Meiji Shrine is built dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji. It is a forest park in the middle of the modern town. It is the most popular shrine in Tokyo.
Tokyo Skytree(東京スカイツリー)
Skytree, like Tokyo Tower, is the world's tallest free-standing skyscraper and can be seen from afar. You can pay to go to the top floor, which offers a 360-degree view of the capital.
While there isn't always a line, if you're traveling on the weekend or during a common holiday period (such as Golden Week), you may want to consider purchasing a Skip the Line ticket ahead of time.
Ueno Park(上野公園)
This is Tokyo's most famous hanami destination. Hanami is a cherry blossom festival that usually includes picnics and cherry blossom viewing.
There's also a zoo, museums, shrines, a temple, and lovely cherry tree alleys in Ueno Park.
Takeshita Street(竹下通り)
This is one of the best places to visit in Tokyo and should be included in every Tokyo sightseeing itinerary.
Takeshita in Harajuku is a straight street lined with brightly colored stores that introduce you to the quirky and adorable Lolita style, as well as glitzy accessories and crazy cool food.
Senso-ji(浅草寺)
Sens-Ji is Asakusa's most famous shrine. You can shop in different passageways around it, and the temple grounds are beautiful.
If possible, go during a temple festival to see live performances including Meiko dances, and eat street food.
Shibuya Crossing(渋谷スクランブル交差点)
Shibuya, one of the most popular areas of Tokyo, which is mainly popular for the busiest crossing in entire japan and one of busiest among the world and the popular building The Shibuya Scramble Square underground floor is directly connected to Shibuya Station. An observation deck, “SHIBUYA SKY”, is located on the roof of the skyscraper. The complex includes shops, offices, an observation deck, and a parking area. Shibuya is best for entertainment, shopping and fashion, and cuisine.
Trick Art Museum(トリック美術館)
If you like optical illusions, magic tricks, and other strange and marvelous stuff, this museum should be on your Tokyo bucket list.
Takao Trick is known for its paintings that you can "step into" or that seem to slip out of the picture.
Ashikaga Flower Park(あしかがフラワーパーク)
You can find flowers and/or wonderful light installations at Ashikaga Flower Park no matter what season you visit. During the wisteria season, the park is packed.
If you will come both during the day and at night, you will be able to see the beautiful colors in all their glory. Staying until after sunset is well worth it.
Gundam Cafe(ガンダムカフェ)
There are two Gundam Cafes in Tokyo, one in Akihabara and the other in Odaiba. It is a must-see for all Gundam fans and acts as a kind of "headquarter" for the series.
The cafe is modern in nature, but the food is very ordinary. If you want to take a fun shot, try a pancake with a Gundam comic panel on it.
Totoro Cafe(トトロカフェ)
Totoro Cafe is a cafe dedicated to Totoro.
Tokyo is home to the Ghibli Museum and, of course, a Totoro Cafe. This favorite character is deserving of his or her own cafe!
As a result, Shirohige's Cream Puff Factory is the place to go for the cutest little cream puffs. While it is a little out of the way, if you are a real foodie and a Ghibli fan, it might be worthwhile.
Cosplay Store(コスプレストア)
A cosplay store should be on your list whether you're traveling with wigs or enjoy cosplay. ACOS, for example, is located in Akihabara and Ikebukuro.
Get wigs in a variety of colors and lengths, as well as expert advice on how to care for them. Of course, full-on costumes and modeled wigs to complement your favorite anime and manga character are also available.
Snoopy Museum(スヌーピーミュージアム)
Snoopy is so adorable that he has his own museum on Tokyo's outskirts. By train, it takes about an hour to get there. The museum also has a themed cafe and merch store to make your visit worthwhile.
Sailor Moon Location(麻布十番区)
Various real-life locations can be seen in Sailor Moon if you look closely. The majority of them are in the Azabu-Juban district.
The street signs used in Sailor Moon Crystal and Rei Hino's temple can be found here. The Tokyo Tower, however, is the most visible Tokyo landmark featured in Sailor Moon.
Take a Selfie in a Purikura(プリクラ)
Do you know a popular idol group SMAP boosted the culture of purikura twenty years ago? Purikura, a shortened word for purinto kurabu (print club), is a Japanese photo booth invented in 1995 by Tokyo-based game software company Atlas is very popular among young people, especially for girls. Since then, purikura is supported by a lot of girls all over the nation because of the improvement of machines and helping to make good memories.
It's essentially a fancy picture booth where you can change the filters. Make your eyes bigger, your cheeks redder, and your skin whiter, then sculpt your face and add pretty little frames and pictures.
Many larger arcades, such as Akihabara and Ikebukuro, have such machines.
Meet Dinosaurs(変なホテル舞浜東京ベイ)
In Tokyo, did you know there are robo hotels? For example, the reception desk is staffed entirely by robots.
Henn na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay takes it a step higher, with dinosaur robots at the front desk!! That is an exclusive hotel.
Best Rooftop Bar(アンダーズホテルの屋上ラウンジ)
Tokyo Tower and Skytree are two fantastic vantage points from which to view the city.
The Andaz Hotel's Rooftop Lounge, on the other hand, is the tallest bar to drink your cocktail under a canopy of stars. It's on story 52 and has a relaxed Eastern feel to it. It's an incredible location for travel photographers.
Try traditional Japanese dish kakigori(かき氷)
When the weather in Japan gets hot, kakigori comes to the rescue. This traditional frozen summer treat consists of shaved ice cream flavored with syrup.
This will color the normally transparent ice, and it will look super sweet with sprinkles and extras on top. At Bum Bun Blau Café, pair your tasty treat with ramen.
They use a unique strategy to keep the ice from melting so fast, and they sandwich housemade condensed milk ice cream between the shaved ice and toppings for added flavor.
Try Udon(うどん)
Udon is a tasty wheat flour-based thick noodle. It's delicious with or without broth, and the taste is fantastic, in my opinion.
Udon Shin in Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's finest udon shop.
Try Mocha (餅)
Mochi is a popular Japanese dessert. It's essentially a sweet glutinous rice cake made from short-grain japonica rice. It's rolled into a ball, colored, and/or packed with fruits or jelly.
Seigetsudo Honten in Ginza or Tokyo Station Ichibangai is a popular and traditional Tokyo confectionery store. Try the Goma Mochi, which is filled with azuki beans and made with black sesame.
Try Sake(酒)
If you are a whiskey lover you should try Shake a Japanese Whiskey. You can find sake anywhere in Izagayas(Japanese pubs), convenience stores, or any store in Tokyo.
White Strawberries(白いイチゴ)
You're already aware that Japan is pricey, and this includes food. Fruit isn't one of them, despite the fact that there are plenty of cheap skewers and other street food options.
Try the giant Fuji apples if you want to be extra-fancy. White strawberries will cost up to $60 for a 6-piece kit. They're available in Shibuya's specialty fruit shop and several metro station malls.
Kit Kat hunt(キットカット)
Kit Kat is an essential rollercoaster of flavor in Japan, even though you aren't the biggest Kit Kat fan in the world. What began as a major marketing campaign for Japan has now resulted in the development of over 200 different kit kat flavors.
The majority of them, such as Fuji apples and shichimi spice, are regional and cannot be found in any market. Green matcha and cheesecake, on the other hand, are important flavors.
Sanja Matsuri(三社祭)
Tokyo, as Japan's capital, hosts a plethora of festivals (matsuri) during the year. The only place to go is to attend a temple festival.
Sanja Matsuri, held in June, is one of the most famous, with crowds and mikoshi filling the entire Asakusa district. To prepare for your trip through Tokyo's activities and festivals, look at the schedule.
Samurai Museum(サムライミュージアム)
The Samurai Museum is a great place to learn about all things samurai, to see how they lived, to marvel at their weapons, and to see their traditional clothes.
Tsukiji(築地)
Tsukiji Market is a wonderful place to visit if you don't mind starting your sightseeing day at 3:30 a.m. and enjoy seafood.
People are employed because it is the world's biggest fish market, and visitors are not permitted elsewhere. There are two regular auctions, and booking a guided tour* is the easiest way to avoid missing out (queues can be massive).
Izakayas(居酒屋)
Izakayas are traditional Japanese pubs. They're normally small and crowded, but they're a nice place to mingle with the locals, get your sake, and eat bar food.
Most popular places around Tokyo for izakayas are Shibuiya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
Sumo Wrestling
In Tokyo, there are three ways to see a sumo wrestling match. At Ryogoku Kokugikan, you will first watch an official sumo wrestling touring tournament. You should even go to a sumo demonstration*.
Both include the purchase of tickets. Coming early and peering into a nearby sumo training room is the third choice. It's free, but it's not a real match, and you can't take photos with it.
Ghibli Museum
Ghibli Museum is a museum dedicated to Ghibli films.
Fans of everything The Ghibli Studio is one of the best places to visit in Tokyo for Hayao Miyazaki.
It contains the detail about the production process as well as original sketches, and the studio itself seems to be very good from the outside. Tickets are available at 7Eleven computers.
Unfortunately, these are only available in Japanese, and tickets sell out quickly.
Where possible, obtain them in advance from a third party*.
Kabukiza Theatre
Rainbow Bridge
Just the one in Seoul, Tokyo has one of its kind which blasts lit-up streams of water into Tokyo Bay.
It's a lovely, if not particularly stunning, sight. If you're just visiting Odaiba for the day, come back after sunset.
Todoroki valley park
Who thought a forest could be found in the heart of Tokyo? Not only that, but it happened in one of the most heavily populated places in the country.
Put on your hiking boots and take a kilometer stroll along the peaceful valley trail. Combining it with a trip to Todoroki Fudo Temple is a great idea. You will enjoy the pink bloom during Tokyo's sakura season.
Take 1 day Mt. Takao Hike
Mount Takao, located in the Tama district of west Tokyo, is an easily likable 599m mountain that is particularly popular with couples, families, and the elderly. There's no reason to climb because the mountain has its own scenic ropeway, or whether you're arthritic, wearing sneakers, or just dislike walking uphill, this is the mountain for you.
Ichiran Ramen(一蘭ラーメン)
In America, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Ichiran is accessible. According to the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2016, this is the world's first Michelin-starred ramen store.
Eat At Matsuya(松屋)
Get on Shinkansen(新幹線)
Sukiya's Beef Rice Bowl
Yoyogi Park(代々木公園)
When you say "Yoyogi Park," most people think of the forest park location. It's ideal for picnics as well as other recreational events such as skating and jogging.
Visit Odaiba Statue Of Liberty
Visit Odaiba's replica of the iconic Statue of Liberty for a glimpse of New York City with views of Tokyo Bay in the backdrop. Its size is just around 1/7 of the height of the original in New York.
Maxell Aqua Park
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa, formerly Epson Aqua Park Shinagawa, and Epson Shinagawa Aqua Stadium, is a public aquarium in Minato, Tokyo, situated inside the Shinagawa Prince Hotel.
Explore Yokohama(横浜)
It is home to gorgeous parks, a busy Chinatown, more ramen than you can throw a stick at, and some breathtaking sunset views.
Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑)
Tokyo Metro Museum
The history of Tokyo's subway system is explored by immersive exhibitions at this transportation museum.
Omotesando Hills
Omotesando is a zelkova tree-lined avenue that runs from the Meiji Shrine to Aoyama-dori. It is regarded as one of the world's most important 'architectural spotlight' avenues, with a plethora of fashion flagship stores all within walking distance of one another.
Moomin House Cafe
Ride Yurikamome Monorail
The Yurikamome line, which begins at Shimbashi and runs along Tokyo's coastline, connects the mainland with the artificial island of Odaiba. Take a train ride from Shimbashi station to Daiba station to see the Aqua City Mall, the Liberty Statue, and the Rainbow Bridge perspective.
Visit Muji Store
Muji, or Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., is a Japanese retailer that offers a wide range of home and consumer products. Muji has a minimalist design philosophy that emphasizes sustainability, reducing manufacturing and packaging waste, and a "no-logo" or "no-brand" policy.
Tokyo Sakura Tram
The Toden Arakawa Line, also known as the Tokyo Sakura Tram, is a hybrid light rail/tramline run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation in Tokyo, Japan.
Eat Ramen At Kōshū ichiba(広州市場)
Try Nikuman, Pizza-man(肉まん)
Nikuman is the Japanese term for a Chinese baozi packed with fried ground pork, beef, or other foods. Pizza-man is simply cheese, tomato sauce, and sometimes toppings served inside a tasty steamed bun. These are easily available in all convenient stores like 7/11, Family mart, Lawson, Ministop.
Try Kappasushi(かっぱ寿司)
MOUKO TANMEN NAKAMOTO
Tonkotsu At Butagumi
Try Fried chicken at Karayama
"Karayama" is a restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of "Karaage(Fried Chicken)", which is always ranked high in the Japanese favorite food ranking, at a reasonable price.
Try Hiyashimen(Cold Ramen)
Strawberry Filled Sandwich
Visit cat temple gotokuji
A temple concealed deep in Setagaya that is thought to be the root of maneki neko, Japan's popular beckoning cat and good luck sign.
Try Fugu(Pufffer Fish)
historic rikugrien garden
Jimbocho book town
It's a bibliophile's paradise, with 180 second-hand bookshops – it's convenient to spend a few hours rummaging about.
Edo-tokyo museum
With the city's largest set of exhibitions documenting the capital's history during the Edo period, this futuristic building looming over Ryogoku gives a window into the Tokyo of yore (1603-1868).
Try Yakitori
Yakitori is a Japanese skewered pork or chicken dish. It is prepared by skewering the meat with kushi, a form of skewer made of steel, bamboo, or a similar material. They are then cooked over a charcoal fire. Usually, the meat is flavored with tare sauce or salt before or after preparation.
Enjoy Okonomiyaki
Try Takoyaki (たこ焼き)
Takoyaki, also known as "octopus balls," is a Japanese snack made of a wheat flour batter and baked in a special molded pan. It is usually stuffed with octopus minced or diced, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion.
Online Cafe
Tendon Tenya(天丼てんや
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Tendon Tenya is a renowned franchise tempura shop with over 100 locations in Tokyo! Guests are offered both English and Japanese menus, making ordering much simpler than at any other tempura shop in Japan.
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