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Meiji Jingu Shrine ©
Landmark
Meiji Jingu Shrine , Shibuya
4.6
Pay your respects to the deified Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken, at Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine surrounded by a forested
Tours from $24
Tokyo Tower ©
Architectural Building
Tokyo Tower , Shibakoen
4.2
Symbolic of Japan’s economic rebirth after World War II, Tokyo Tower stands proudly at a height of 333 m (1,092.5 ft), defining the Tokyo sky
Tours from $17
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ©
Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden , Shinjuku
4.6
Originally constructed for the private residence of "daimyo" (feudal lord) Naito in the Edo period, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden has served
Tours from $59
Senso-ji Temple ©
Religious Site
Senso-ji Temple , Asakusa
4.5
Completed in 645 CE, Senso-ji Temple holds the status of being the oldest temple in Tokyo. The temple grounds contain an independent Buddhist
Tours from $45
Tokyo Skytree ©
Observation Deck
Tokyo Skytree , Oshiage
4.2
Piercing the skyline at 634 m (2,080 ft), Tokyo Skytree hosts a restaurant, a broadcasting tower, and an observation deck. Ride the elevator
Tours from $17

Recommended Tokyo tours

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4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Tokyo Biking Tour
5.0
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $124 BOOK WITH VIATOR 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour
4.2
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $157 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Private Custom Walking Tour with local friendly guide
4.9
Duration: 2 to 7 hours
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FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Geisha Experience at Chaya in Tokyo
4.5
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $769 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Custom Tokyo Tour
4.8
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $152 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tsukiji and Asakusa Food and Drink Cultural Walking Tour (Half day)
4.8
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $539 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Private Chauffeur Driving Sightseeing Tour - English Speaking Driver
4.9
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Asakusa Local Food and Drink bar hopping Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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Tokyo

4.2
Sacred & Religious Sites · Landmarks · Parks
Things to do in Tokyo range from strolling down manicured pathways and wooden bridges of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden to admiring the city panorama from the observation deck of Tokyo Tower. Start your Tokyo tour by taking a step back in time and learning how the Japanese capital evolved at Edo-Tokyo Museum. You can also soak up the atmosphere of this pulsing metropolis while strolling among the glass buildings of Tokyo's upscale shopping neighborhood, Ginza. If you get overwhelmed with bustling streets and soaring skyscrapers, rest up between blossoming cherry trees at Ueno Park or make a side trip to the whimsical Ghibli Museum.

Museums in Tokyo

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Edo-Tokyo Museum ©
History Museum
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Sumida
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Tokyo National Museum ©
History Museum
Tokyo National Museum
Uenokoen
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
The National Art Center, Tokyo ©
Art Museum
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Roppongi
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
National Museum of Western Art ©
Art Museum
National Museum of Western Art
Uenokoen
4.4
Duration: 1 hour

Side trips from Tokyo

Tokyo Disneyland ©
Disney Park / Activity
Tokyo Disneyland
Maihama
4.3
Duration: 8 hours
Tokyo DisneySea ©
Disney Park / Activity
Tokyo DisneySea
Maihama
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Kōtoku-in ©
Religious Site
Kōtoku-in
Kamakura
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
The Hakone Open-Air Museum ©
Art Museum
The Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone-machi
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings ©
Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
Nishishinjuku
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Waho-An NATURE Tokyo
Spa
Waho-An NATURE Tokyo
Daikanyama
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
National Museum of Nature and Science ©
Science Museum
National Museum of Nature and Science
Uenokoen
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Arona Spa
Spa
Arona Spa
Shibuya
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Tokyo

Ueno Park ©
Park
Ueno Park
Uenokoen
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Rikugien Garden ©
Garden
Rikugien Garden
Bunkyo
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Ninomaru Garden ©
Garden
Ninomaru Garden
Chiyoda
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Yoyogi Park ©
Park
Yoyogi Park
Shibuya
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Tokyo

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The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) ©
Castle
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)
Chiyoda
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Zojo-ji Temple ©
Religious Site
Zojo-ji Temple
Shibakoen
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Fukagawa Edo Museum ©
Historic Walking Area
Fukagawa Edo Museum
Koto
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Asakusa Shrine ©
Religious Site
Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

YUCa's Japanese Cooking ©
Cooking Class
YUCa's Japanese Cooking
Arakawa
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
Cooking Class Japan Cross Bridge ©
Cooking Class
Cooking Class Japan Cross Bridge
Meguro
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
Tokyo Skytree ©
Observation Deck
Tokyo Skytree
Oshiage
4.2
Duration: 3h 30 min
Odaiba District ©
Neighborhood
Odaiba District
Daiba
4.2
Duration: 5 hours

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Where to stay in Tokyo

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Tokyo abounds with excellent places to stay, from luxury affairs to humble budget-friendly lodgings. Its glittering skyscrapers house numerous international four- and five-star hotels, both in the populous cultural hotspots of Shinjuku and in the business centers of Akasaka and Shinbashi. Meanwhile, hostels catering to the shoestring traveler lie scattered throughout the city. For a memorable, distinctly Japanese experience, seek out a ryokan, a traditional bed and breakfast with tatami floor mats and sliding screen doors.
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