Tokyo Attractions
Tokyo Attractions Map
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Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, yoking Japanese traditional culture and endless modern passion, entertains every traveler across the world with its contrasting architecture, deep history and unique culture. The dreamy metropolis destination offers everything from phenomenal dining, historical sites, and dynamic cultural scenes to enjoyable Disney Resort and informative museums.
Best Sightseeing Spots in Tokyo
Area Guide
Central Tokyo Area
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Composed of 8 main streets, Ginza is the most representative business circle in Tokyo, also the most prosperous shopping paradise in Japan, as famous as the Champs-Elysees in Paris and Fifth Avenue in New York. Lined with trendy shopping malls and high-end restaurants, travelers can not only purchase famous brands like LV, Gucci, and Hermès, but also taste cuisines from all over the world like Italian, French, and Arabic cuisines.
Akihabara
Anime fans cannot miss Akihabara which is known as the epicenter of otaku culture and here offers all kinds of anime and manga stores and museums. The special otaku culture also brings some animation-related cafes, like maid cafes. Apart from rich otaku culture, Akihabara is a place gathering more than 300 electronic shops, offering electronic including computers, cameras, mobile phones and even some small components.Imperial Palace
As the once site of the Edo Castle from the 17th - 19th century, the Imperial Palace now becomes the residential place of Japanese Mikado (the Emperor of Japan). Finishing rebuilt in 1967 after the destruction of World War II, the palace is only partly open to the public, generally including the front square, Kokyo Gaien, and East Gardens. Surrounded by moats, the Imperial Palace is perfect to enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and red fallen leaves in autumn.Tsukiji Outer Market
Constructed in 1935, Tsukiji Market is one of the largest aquatic product markets in the world. The Tsukiji Market is made up of the inner market and the outer market. The inner market mainly features the wholesale and trading of fresh seafood while the outer market highlights various Japanese restaurants, seafood shops, and vegetable shops. Abundant fresh and affordable seafood makes it the best place to taste Sushi and Sashimi in Tokyo. Some popular restaurants even need to queue up for several hours.
More Attractions in Central Tokyo:Edo-Tokyo Museum
Northern Tokyo Area
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Known as one of the oldest parks in Japan, the Ueno Park is called ‘the Treasure Trove of Historic Sites and Cultural Relics’. The large park contains 5 museums including the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Nature and Science. Apart from museums, travelers can also sightsee some famous historic temples like Kan'ei-ji and Ueno Toshogu Shrine. Another highlight in Ueno Park is Ueno Zoo where you can see over 900 kinds of animals, including a cute giant panda. Ueno Park is also one of the best places to enjoy cherry blossoms.
Tokyo National Museum
This is the largest museum in Tokyo and even in Japan, featuring more than 80,000 exhibits and nearly 100 national treasures are collected in the museum. While appreciating the treasures including Japanese tea sets, antique paintings, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki costumes, and samurai gears, you can dive deep into the traditional Japanese culture and old traditions.Ikebukuro
Together with Shinjuku and Shibuya, Ikebukuro is known as one of the three major commercial centers of Tokyo, and is one of the most prosperous neighborhoods in Tokyo. Consisting of Tobu and Seibu, Ikebukuro offers all kinds of shops and stores of brand-name clothing, home appliances, animation peripheral, and cosmeceuticals. Ramen is another highlight in this area where you can find the most popular Ramen restaurants. Travelers cannot miss Fukuro Matsuri celebrated in Ikebukuro every late September or early October.Eastern Tokyo Area
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As the most famous and oldest temple in the city, Senso-ji Temple attracts thousands of visitors every day. When visiting, you will first be amazed at its spectacular outer gate, Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), which is also a symbol of Asakusa and Tokyo. Around the temple is Nakamise-dori Street with of history of hundreds of years, which gathers over 90 stores selling Japanese souvenirs and tasty local snacks. The Sumida River lies to the east of Sensoji Temple and flows through seven districts of Tokyo. The majority of tourists get off at Asakusa Station to visit Sensoji Temple and Sumida River.
Tokyo Skytree
The 634-meter-high Tokyo Skytree is definitely the most unmissable landmark of the city. Boasting the highest architecture in Tokyo, and the second-highest tower in the whole world, it offers a perfect panoramic city view at its two observatory decks. At the base of the tower, it also features a large shopping, dining and entertainment complex, Tokyo Solamachi, composed of more than 300 stores.Southern Tokyo Area
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Located in the man-made islands in Tokyo Bay, Odaiba used to be a fort barbette. However, it now has become one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Tokyo, full of high-tech stadiums, fancy shopping malls, and interesting museums. Here you can see the 1:1 Gundam model, view the Japanese version of the Statue of Liberty, explore interesting LEGO Land, and try to ride an exciting water bus.
Roppongi Hills
This is a super modern building complex of entertainment and shopping, composed of 4 areas. It features not only over 200 ‘only one’ stores and restaurants but also offices, apartments, an art museum and an observation deck. Standing at the glass Tokyo City View observation deck on the 52nd-floor of the main building Mori Tower, you can overlook Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and even Mt. Fuji on sunny days.Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is the second-highest architecture in Tokyo, another iconic attraction of the city, and its construction was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. With a height of 333 meters (1,093 ft.), the Tokyo Tower with stairs makes it possible for you to climb on it to enjoy beautiful city views of Tokyo. Its light show at night will also feast your eyes.Western Tokyo Area
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It refers to one of the busiest business circles around Shinjuku Station, one of the most unmissable neighborhoods in Tokyo. This shopping paradise contains various malls, electric appliance stores, all types of trendy clothing, and decent restaurants. Shinjuku also features Japan's most famous red light entertainment district, Kabukicho, good for visitors to enjoy vibrant nightlife. Besides, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is the oasis in Shinjuku. You can appreciate diverse garden styles and beautiful natural scenery there like cherry blossoms. What's more, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the fifth tallest building in Tokyo, from which you can overlook the whole city.
Shibuya
In a broad sense, Shibuya is one of the twenty-three city wards in Tokyo. However, here especially refers to the prosperous business district around the Shibuya Station. This is one of the best places in Tokyo to experience trendy youth culture and witness the world-famous crossing. Surprisingly, you will also see the statue of Hachiko, a loyal dog, which has touched people all over the world.Meiji Jjingu Shrine
The Meiji Jinju Shrine was built to honor Emperor Meiji (1852 - 1912) and his empress Shoken (1849 - 1914), occupying a large area of about 170 hectares green land in the center of Tokyo, very close to Shinjuku business district. Besides taking a leisurely stroll along the misty trail to breathe fresh air among the vast forest in the shrine, you may also have a chance to witness Japanese traditional weddings on Sunday mornings.|
Meiji Jjingu Shrine
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Ghibli Museum Mitaka
If you are a big fan of Miyazaki Hayao, one of the most famous Japanese anime directors, then don’t miss the Ghibli Museum. This museum was designed by Miyazaki Hayao based on its studio Ghibli. The small maze-like museum is full of elements of Miyazaki Hayao’s classic animation films like Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea and you can explore it freely as there is no fixed sightseeing route.Outlying Areas
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Mt. Fuji
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Tokyo DisneySea
This is the first Disney Park in the world inspired by sea myths and legends. Composed of 7 themed areas, the park caters more to teenagers and grown-ups because it features more exciting water entertainment. It also serves alcoholic beverages while that is usually unavailable in normal Disneyland Parks. For those Disney big fans interested in water entertainment, they cannot miss the interesting amusement park.Tokyo Disneyland
Constructed in 1982, this is the first Disneyland Park in Asia, highlighting 7 themed areas and over 30 excellent performances. If you haven’t been to any Disney Park before, Tokyo Disneyland Park must be your first choice. You will be happily welcomed by Mickey and his friends and have a chance to try some thrilling rides and experience some classic film scenes of Disney movies.
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