1. Sensoji Temple and Nakamise-dori
Tokyo's best-known temple, reached along Nakamise-dori, a shopping street of about 90 stalls selling crafts, souvenirs and snacks. Visitors waft incense smoke over themselves for good health.
- Area
- Asakusa
- Price
- Free
- Getting there
- Asakusa Station (Ginza Line, Asakusa Line, Tobu Isesaki Line, Tsukuba Express), about a 5-minute walk
- Tip
- Look out for the seasonal markets: the hozuki (Chinese lantern) market in July and the hagoita (decorated paddle) market in December.
2. Meiji Jingu
A major Shinto shrine set in a forest of about 70 hectares between two of Tokyo's busiest districts. It pairs easily with Yoyogi Park, Harajuku and Omotesando.
- Area
- Harajuku / Shibuya
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset; varies by month (e.g. October 5:40 a.m.–4:40 p.m., December 6:40 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
- Price
- Free
- Getting there
- Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line), 1-minute walk
- Tip
- Sunday mornings often bring traditional weddings; in June the Inner Garden's irises are in bloom.
3. Shibuya Crossing and SHIBUYA SKY
Watch the famous scramble crossing at street level, then go up to the open-air rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square for a 360-degree view of the city.
- Area
- Shibuya
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m. (last entry 9:20 p.m.); closed New Year's Day; rooftop can close in bad weather
- Price
- ¥2,700 online before 3 p.m.; ¥3,400 online from 3 p.m.; ¥3,700 at the counter (from 3 p.m., when available) · book ahead
- Getting there
- Directly connected to Shibuya Station
- Tip
- Sunset slots sell out first, so book about 30 minutes before sunset and arrive early. Bags, food, hats, tripods and selfie sticks aren't allowed on the roof (lockers on 46F), and there are no refunds after entry if weather closes it.
4. Tsukiji Outer Market
A tight grid of food shops and stalls in central Tokyo, good for a seafood and street-snack breakfast or lunch.
- Area
- Tsukiji / Chuo
- Hours
- About 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; many shops close on Sundays, Wednesdays and national holidays
- Price
- Free to walk around
- Getting there
- Tsukiji Station (Hibiya Line, exits 1 and 2), Tsukijishijo Station (Oedo Line, exit A1) or Higashi-Ginza Station
- Tip
- Come after 9 a.m., when professional buyers have finished. Eat inside the shop or at a designated eating spot, not while walking, ask before taking photos and don't touch the produce.
5. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
A large national garden a short walk from Shinjuku Station. It's a quiet break from the city and especially busy in cherry blossom season.
- Area
- Shinjuku
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Oct. 1–Mar. 14); 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Mar. 15–Sept. 30, until 7 p.m. June 11–July 31). Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a holiday) and Dec. 29–Jan. 3
- Price
- ¥500 adults
- Getting there
- Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station (Marunouchi Line), exit 1, about 5 minutes; or about 10 minutes from Shinjuku Station's south exit
- Tip
- During cherry blossom season, weekend and holiday entry may require an advance reservation. Alcohol isn't allowed in the garden.
6. teamLab Planets TOKYO
A walk-through digital art museum where you go barefoot through rooms of light and water. It's popular in rainy weather and with families.
- Area
- Toyosu
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (last entry one hour before closing); scheduled to run until the end of 2027
- Price
- ¥4,200 adults · book ahead
- Getting there
- Shin-Toyosu Station (Yurikamome Line, north exit), 1-minute walk; or about 10 minutes from Toyosu Station (Yurakucho Line, exit 7)
- Tip
- Tickets aren't sold on site, so book online. Water can reach knee height, so wear clothes that roll up or bring a change; free shorts are available. No re-entry.
7. Tokyo Camii and Turkish Culture Center
A working mosque and Turkish cultural centre that welcomes visitors of all faiths, with a halal market on site.
- Area
- Yoyogi-Uehara / Shibuya
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily; on Fridays general visits are from 2:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free
- Getting there
- Yoyogi-Uehara Station, about a 5-minute walk
- Tip
- Free guided tours in Japanese run on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 2:30 p.m. with no booking needed. Groups of 5 or more should book ahead.
- Muslim-friendly
- A working mosque with daily prayers and an on-site halal shop (TC Halal Market). Visitors must dress modestly: women in loose ankle-length skirts or trousers, long sleeves and a high neckline, with a headscarf in the prayer hall; no shorts for men. Don't photograph worshippers.
8. Kamakura day trip: the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in
A temple town south of Tokyo, best known for its large outdoor bronze Buddha, which you can step inside.
- Area
- Kamakura (Kanagawa)
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Apr.–Sept.); 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Oct.–Mar.); inside the statue until 4:30 p.m.
- Price
- ¥300 adults, plus ¥50 to go inside the statue
- Getting there
- Hase Station on the Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway), 7-minute walk; or bus from stop 1 at Kamakura Station's east exit to Daibutsu-mae (about 10 minutes)
- Tip
- Smoking, drones and selfie sticks inside the statue aren't allowed, and food and drink are restricted on the grounds.
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