What should I do in Tokyo?
Looking for your next adventure? Japan is one of the most exciting destinations in the world. This country will let you experience the rich culture, thrilling cities and exquisite cuisine in style. Last year, more than 25 million tourists visited Japan, heading to beautiful locations across the country, including Kyoto, Naoshima and the capital, Tokyo.
Tokyo is usually the highlight of any Japan tour as there’s so much to do here. This ensures there’s something for the whole family to do, so whether you have foodies, history buffs or fashionistas with you, everyone will be happy in Tokyo.
Our guide below has been put together to highlight the best things for you to do in Tokyo, so you can start planning activities for your upcoming trip. Continue reading our guide to find out what they are.
Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple is a tremendously popular destination for visitors. Beyond the iconic Kaminarimon Gate is Nakamise Dori's souvenir-shopping street, which leads to a complex of fascinating religious structures.
You’ll be able to catch breathtaking firework displays and exciting festivals at Kuritsu Sumida Park too if you’re in the area at the right time.
Yoyogi Park is one of the most beautiful in Tokyo. Its 134-acre sprawl right in Shibuya is just a short skip from Harajuku. This location is ideal for picnics and is filled with performers. Plus, it’s incredible to visit in spring as you’ll have plenty of cherry blossom trees to make the perfect backdrop during your stay.
The Shibuya Scramble Square tower above Shibuya Station offers a bird’s eye view of the famous crossing, along with panoramic vistas of the city from the Shibuya Sky rooftop observatory. This puts you 230 metres above street level, so tread carefully!
If you’re a manga or anime fan, these three neighbourhoods have all you need. Not only you will recognise them immediately since a lot of anime are set there, but they’re also the hub for all things otaku.
If you want a place for some retail therapy, Shinjuku is the best place to go. Here you’ll find many major department stores, flagship shops and underground shopping arcades filled with independent retailers.
Be warned, however, that Shinjuku Station is the busiest in the world with a whopping 3.6 million passengers every day. Give yourself plenty of travel time to keep your stress levels to a minimum.
These are just several of the popular places to visit when you reach Japan’s capital, with each offering its own quirks for you to enjoy. Our guide should be just the beginning of your research as Tokyo’s a big place to explore. Use this as a starting point and start planning an epic trip to Japan today.
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