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25 Things to do in Tokyo
Ameya Yokocho is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

1. Ameya Yokocho

7.3
(アメヤ横丁)
上野4, Tokyo, Tokyo
Shopping Mall · Ueno · 71 tips and reviews
Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

2. Meiji Jingu Shrine

9.5
(明治神宮)
代々木神園町1-1, Tokyo, Tokyo
Shrine · Meiji Jingū · 223 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: Find peace and serenity at this Shinto Shrine in Shibuya. Make sure to visit both major areas (Naien and Gaien). You can also write a prayer on a piece of paper and then tie it to the wall of prayer.

Ryogoku Kokugikan is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

3. Ryogoku Kokugikan

8.3
(両国国技館)
横網1-3-28, Sumida, Tokyo
Stadium · 76 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Sumo matches are held at Kokugikan in January, May and September. The first match was held over 1500 years ago. It's still the most popular sport in Japan.

Shinjuku Gyoen is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

4. Shinjuku Gyoen

9.5
(新宿御苑)
内藤町11, Tokyo, Tokyo
Garden · Shinjuku Gyoen · 178 tips and reviews

Japan Culture Agency Inc. (JCA)Japan Culture Agency Inc. (JCA): Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest parks, completed in 1906. one of Tokyo's most popular SAKURA (Cherry blossom) viewing spots.

Ginza is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

5. Ginza

(銀座)
Tokyo, Tokyo
Neighborhood · 40 tips and reviews
JR Yūrakuchō Station is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

6. JR Yūrakuchō Station

5.5
(JR 有楽町駅)
有楽町2-9-17, Tokyo, Tokyo
Rail Station · Yūrakuchō · 22 tips and reviews

Jay S.Jay S: Busy station full of izakayas all along underneath its bridge. Cheap food, good atmosphere and a unmistakable taste of the old Tokyo. Come here at night. Dinner for less than 1000¥/person.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 2 Building is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

7. Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 2 Building

(東京都庁 第二本庁舎)
西新宿2-8-1, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Government Building · 7 tips and reviews
Tsukiji Market is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

8. Tsukiji Market

(築地市場)
築地5-2-1, Tokyo, Tokyo
Market · Tsukiji · 269 tips and reviews

CezaryCezary: Only the first 120 people are allowed to see the tuna auction each morning. Head to the Fish Information Center at the Kachidoki Bridge BEFORE 4am to get a spot, else you'll be crying.

Shibuya is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

9. Shibuya

(渋谷区)
Tokyo
City · 1 tip

10. Shibuya Station

6.9
(渋谷駅)
道玄坂1/2, Tokyo, Tokyo
Rail Station · Dōgenzaka · 150 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: See organized chaos in the Shibuya Station. Wait until all the traffic lights turn red—and see throngs of people walk in different directions. A great scene capturing the essence of modern Tokyo.

Sumida River is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

11. Sumida River

(隅田川)
新岩淵水門-東京湾, Tokyo, Tokyo
River · Azumabashi · 11 tips and reviews
Imperial Palace is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

12. Imperial Palace

8.8
(皇居)
千代田1-1, Tokyo, Tokyo
Palace · Kōkyo · 123 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The awe-inspiring main residence of Japan's emperor. Apply online in advance for a guided tour.

Ueno Park is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

13. Ueno Park

9.3
(上野恩賜公園)
上野公園/池之端3, Taitō, Tokyo
Park · 171 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Tokyo's urban oasis is home to three museums, several shrines, a pond and a zoo. It's breathtaking during the spring Cherry Blossom season.

Tokyo Skytree Town is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

14. Tokyo Skytree Town

8.0
(東京スカイツリータウン)
押上1-1-4 (東京スカイツリータウン), Sumida, Tokyo
Shopping Mall · 25 tips and reviews

tachikitachiki: the shopping mall is amazingly huge and fun to shop in food market

Harajuku is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

15. Harajuku

(原宿)
Tokyo, Tokyo
Neighborhood · 25 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: Nothing is more interesting and fun as Japanese fashion, and Harajuku's Yoyogi Park is where you’ll find it. Make sure you come on a Sunday, when the youth ramp their unparalleled coolness.

Senso-ji Temple is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

16. Senso-ji Temple

9.3
(浅草寺)
浅草2-3-1, Taitō, Tokyo
Buddhist Temple · Asakusa · 287 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple dates from the year 645. Just outside its Thunder Gate entrance is a bustling market where you can find anything.

Edo-Tokyo Museum is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

17. Edo-Tokyo Museum

8.3
(江戸東京博物館)
横網1-4-1, Tokyo, Tokyo
History Museum · Yokoami · 91 tips and reviews

eyeonteyeont: Worth for 600 yen (you can get 120 yen discount founded in Tokyo Guide Book) you'd have a lot of spare time to enjoy all of museum without rush.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

18. Akihabara Electric Town

7.8
(秋葉原電気街)
外神田, Tokyo, Tokyo
Shopping Mall · Akihabara · 6 tips and reviews

zephyrouszephyrous: good place for electronics and games

Tokyo Stock Exchange is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

19. Tokyo Stock Exchange

6.7
(東京証券取引所)
日本橋兜町2-1 (東京証券取引所ビル本館), Chuo, Tokyo
Banking and Finance · 13 tips and reviews
Roppongi Hills is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

20. Roppongi Hills

8.0
(六本木ヒルズ)
六本木6-10-1, Minato, Tokyo
Shopping Mall · 89 tips and reviews
Odaiba is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

21. Odaiba

(お台場)
Tokyo, Tokyo
Neighborhood · 34 tips and reviews

Rosa J.Rosa Jiménez Cano: Una isla artificial convertida en centro comercial y casino de Tokyo. No os perdáis la estatua del robot gigante Gundam.

Yoyogi Park is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

22. Yoyogi Park

9.3
(代々木公園)
代々木神園町/神南2, Shibuya, Tokyo
Park · 157 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: On a Sunday, swing through and see the Dancing Elvises (Elvi?) and wander down towards the Harajuku entrance from some Harajuku girls. Good Okonomiyaki from street vendors, too!

Nezu Shrine is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

23. Nezu Shrine

9.3
(根津神社)
根津1-28-9, Tokyo, Tokyo
Shrine · Nezu · 31 tips and reviews

Leon P.Leon Palafox: a really good temple with a Japanese athmosphere

Sumida Park is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

24. Sumida Park

8.5
(隅田公園)
今戸11/浅草7-1/花川戸1-1/花川戸2-1, Taitō, Tokyo
Park · 16 tips and reviews

はやめはやめ: スカイツリーを一望出来ます

Oedo Onsen Monogatari is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

25. Oedo Onsen Monogatari

(大江戸温泉物語)
青海2-6-3, Kōtō, Tokyo
Hot Spring · 江東区 · 112 tips and reviews

Poomy K.Poomy K.: A famous onsen in tokyo.. Most recommended!!

Top of Mt. Takao is one of 25 Things to do in Tokyo.

26. Top of Mt. Takao

9.2
(高尾山頂)
高尾町 (高尾山), Hachiōji, Tokyo
Mountain · 74 tips and reviews