THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Tokyo - 2024 (with Photos)

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Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train
10,096
Historical Tours
from
$154
per adult
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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour
5,910
Historical Tours
from
$114
per adult
Reserve
Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku
296
Food & Drink
from
$146
per adult
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Mt. Fuji Private Tour by Car with Pick-up from Tokyo
189
Full-day Tours
from
$528
per group (up to 6)
Reserve
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour
777
Food & Drink
from
$100
per adult
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Private Tokyo Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests
533
Historical Tours
from
$120
per adult (price varies by group size)
Reserve
Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya
974
Go Kart
from
$98
per adult
Reserve
Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Film Appreciation Tour
63
Full-day Tours
from
$170
per adult
Reserve
Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop
1,396
Go Kart
from
$124
per adult
Reserve
Mt Fuji, Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
878
Historical Tours
from
$144
per adult
Reserve

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1. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

6,241

Gardens

Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo" (feudal lord) of the Edo era. Completed in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the Second World War and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, it blends three distinct styles, Formal Garden, Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era.

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2. Senso-ji Temple

9,517

Religious Sites

According to legend, two brothers kept trying to return a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, to the Sumida River only to have it returned to them the next day. This temple located in Tokyo's Asakusa district was built to honor her.

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3. Meiji Jingu Shrine

8,307

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Two, large gates frame the entrance to this Shinto shrine that was dedicated to Emperor and Empress Meiji. Completed in 1920, repairs were required after the shrine was damaged during World War II.

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4. Asakusa

6,143

Neighborhoods

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5. Ueno Park

5,313

Parks

This large park is a favorite destination of Tokyo residents, and within can be found many of the city's main attractions including the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo and the National Museum of Western Art.

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6. Tokyo Tower

8,364

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from $15

Iconic landmark featuring panoramic city views, striking architecture, and cultural significance with nearby temple. Enjoy sunset vistas and clear days may reveal distant mountains.

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7. Tokyo Skytree

8,199

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from $15

Panoramic observation decks with 360-degree city views and sightlines to Mount Fuji on clear days. Indoor and outdoor viewing areas, with cultural exhibits and dining options.

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8. Ginza

4,754

Neighborhoods

This large neighborhood is home to many stores and restaurants and is a favorite destination for the youth of Tokyo.

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9. Shibuya Crossing

7,630

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The only place where 7 cross roads come together and the lights all turn red at the same time. Thousands of pedestrians then all cross at the same time. Just amazing.

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10. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks

5,502

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The South Observatory will remain closed, due to remodeling work on the TMG Buildings. It is scheduled for a renewal opening around spring of 2019. (The Norh Observatory is open.)

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11. teamLab Planets TOKYO

2,021

Art Museums

**Exhibition period extended until the end of 2027** teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo) is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective teamLab. ・Listed by Lonely Planet as one of the "The 7 best museums in Tokyo (that even Tokyoites are waiting in line to visit)". ・Featured by Condé Nast Traveler as one of "The 26 Best Things to Do in Tokyo". ・Winner of "Asia's Leading Tourist Attraction 2023" at the World Travel Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the travel industry.

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12. Tokyo Central Railway Station

4,279

Historic Sites

Historic railway hub with a red-brick facade, nestled in an upscale district near regal gardens. Features a labyrinth of shops and dining, with views of sleek trains and easy airport access.

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