100 Things to do in TOKYO, JAPAN | Japan Travel Guide
Discover the electrifying energy and diverse wonders of Tokyo, Japan, with this curated guide. From futuristic cityscapes and pop culture hubs to serene gardens and historic temples, explore the best of this dynamic metropolis and its nearby attractions.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
A building with two towers offering a free, beautiful view of Tokyo.
Shinjuku Station
One of the most lively and confusing stations in the world, offering shopping, restaurants, bars, and entertainment.
Memory Lane
A tight alleyway outside Shinjuku Station filled with small, authentic Japanese restaurants and bars with an olden feel.
Shibuya
A very popular area for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife, known for being super busy.
Shibuya109
A popular shopping mall in Shibuya featuring numerous famous Japanese fashion brands.
Hachiko
A famous statue and popular meeting spot in Shibuya, commemorating a dog who waited for his owner for over nine years.
Shibuya Station
The location of the iconic Shibuya Crossing.
Shibuya Crossing
An iconic and must-visit crossing in Tokyo where thousands of people cross the street once the light turns green.
Takeshita Street
A popular street outside Harajuku Station with unique shops for fashion, accessories, souvenirs, and cafes.
Harajuku Station
The station near Takeshita Street and Yoyogi Park.
Harajuku
Known for crepe shops and unique fashion.
Yoyogi Park
A large park in Shibuya, next to Harajuku station, beautiful during spring with sakura and a great place to spend time with nature.
Omote Sando
A luxury street with modern architecture and designer stores; the back streets have cafes, salons, and small designer stores.
Ikebukuro
A busy district with department stores and famous ramen shops, drawing in a younger crowd with affordable entertainment.
Otome Road
Known as the Akihabara for girls, featuring anime goods and cosplay stores catered towards women.
Akihabara
Known as the electric town of Tokyo, a great place for electronics, anime, and variety stores.
Sunshine City
A huge commercial complex in Ikebukuro featuring a shopping mall, aquarium, and planetarium.
Mega Pokemon Center
A Pokemon Center located inside Sunshine City, filled with lots of merchandise.
Pokemon Center
A place to visit for Pokemon fans with merchandise that will bring back nostalgia; multiple locations around Tokyo.
Milky Way Cafe
A unique cafe in Ikebukuro with desserts themed as constellations.
Tokyo Disneysea
A theme park that is more catered towards adults with lots more attractions and beautiful scenery.
Disneyland
Tokyo's own Disney world, featuring Cinderella's castle and fireworks at night.
Super Potato
A vintage gaming store in Akihabara where you can find old consoles and games.
Nakano Broadway
An indoor shopping complex like a mini Akihabara that mainly sells anime, manga, and idol goods.
Asakusa
Location of Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon.
Sensoji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple, located in Asakusa, with a big beautiful gate called the Kaminarimon.
Kaminarimon
The big beautiful gate just outside Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.
Nakamise
A shopping street full of souvenirs and street food when walking up to Sensoji Temple.
Sumida River
A river flowing through Tokyo with beautiful bridges stretching across it.
Sky Tree
Japan's tallest structure, located in Asakusa, offering a beautiful view of Tokyo from its observatory.
Ameyokocho
A large outdoor market located in Ueno with street food and stores selling fresh produce.
Ueno
Location of Ameyokocho and Ueno Park.
Ueno Park
A huge park with museums and a zoo, a popular cherry blossom viewing spot with a lake and nature.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Tokyo's most famous shrine, conveniently located near Shibuya and Harajuku.
Tokyo Station
A station with a huge underground mall with food and shops; also contains Ramen Street and Character Street.
Ramen Street
Located inside Tokyo Station, featuring eight of the best ramen restaurants in Tokyo.
Character Street
Located inside Tokyo Station, consisting of many stores with Japanese character goods.
Hello Kitty
A store with Japanese character goods inside Tokyo Station.
Hamarikyu Gardens
A big, well-maintained garden in the heart of Tokyo, originally the hunting ground for the Tokugawa Shogunate, with contrasting scenery of traditional Japanese garden and modern city skyscrapers.
Chuo Ward
Location of Hamarikyu Gardens.
Azabu Juban
A wealthy residential area that is not really busy with paved streets, trendy cafes, and supermarkets.
Ginza
Known for high-end shopping for branded goods with department stores and Michelin star restaurants; also has a kabuki theater.
Kabuki Theater
A theater in Ginza that hosts classical Japanese dance drama shows.
Takashimaya
Location of Pokemon Cafe in Nihombashi.
Nihombashi
Location of Pokemon Cafe in Takashimaya.
Pokemon Cafe
A permanent Pokemon cafe located in Takashimaya in Nihombashi where you can try adorable food, drinks, and desserts.
Haco Stadium
A dream studio for cosplay lovers with so many cool sets where you can take photos in your costume.
Tokyo Tower
An iconic tower standing at 333 meters high with an observatory that allows you to see Tokyo from all angles.
Daikanyama
A trendy little neighborhood near Shibuya with local designer stores and fancy cafes, in a much quieter part of Tokyo.
Odaiba
A man-made island with shopping and entertainment located on Tokyo Bay, accessible by crossing the Rainbow Bridge.
Tokyo Bay
Location of Odaiba.
Rainbow Bridge
The bridge used to access Odaiba.
Shimbashi
From downtown Tokyo, you can take the Yurikamome line across the Rainbow Bridge.
Yurikamome Line
An automated monorail line from downtown Tokyo in Shimbashi that goes across the Rainbow Bridge.
Diver City
A large shopping mall on Odaiba Island with the Gundam statue in front and a cafe attached.
Gundam Statue
A life-sized Gundam statue in Odaiba, outside of Diver City, that moves its head and has a mini light show at night.
Daikanransha
A huge ferris wheel located in Odaiba, next to Pallet Town, offering beautiful lights and views at night.
Pallet Town
Location of Daikanransha.
Venus Fort
A shopping mall with a European vibe and an outlet on the top floor, featuring a huge fountain in the middle with water and light shows.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari
A place in Odaiba where you can try a hot spring experience, wear a yukata, and enjoy the facilities.
Meguro River
Located in a quiet neighborhood and is very peaceful around the area. It is however, one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots so it does get very busy during that season.
Imperial Palace
Where the emperor of Japan resides; Tokyo is built around the palace, and a small portion of the garden grounds can be visited during certain times.
Inokashira Park
Located on the west side of Tokyo with a relaxing atmosphere and is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing during spring.
Mitaka
Location of Studio Ghibli Museum.
It's Demo
A place to go if you're looking for collaboration makeup with Pokemon, Sailor moon or other popular character.
Koenji
A small neighborhood great for vintage clothes and thrift shops, well known for live houses and cheap food.
Roppongi
Location of the iconic giant spider and Roppongi Hills.
Roppongi Hills
Features one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Mori Tower, with shops, restaurants, a museum, and an observation deck.
Mori Tower
One of the tallest buildings in Roppongi Hills, featuring shops, restaurants, a museum, and an observation deck.
Shimokitazawa
Close to Shibuya and Shinjuku and is one of the upcoming hip places to be with vintage and thrift shops and cafes.
Nabezo
One of the vlogger's favorite restaurants where you can do an all-you-can-eat course of Sukiyaki.
Yokohama
Japan's second-largest city with eating, shopping, and entertainment, just a 20-minute ride from Tokyo.
Yokohama Chinatown
Japan's largest Chinatown with Chinese restaurants and street food.