Explore Tokyo’s Must-See attractions, from popular landmarks to hidden gems! We’ve curated a list of 20 tourist attractions, so get ready to discover the latest hotspots for your visit!
Feel nature in the city
Hibiya Park
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Hibiya Park is a park with a history of more than 100 years in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. Located in the middle of the city, it is a beloved oasis for city dwellers. At lunchtime, you can see people working in the area having lunch on the benches. There is a library in the park and many fashionable cafés and restaurants in the surrounding area.
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Rikugien Garden
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Rikugien Garden, located in Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, is a metropolitan garden featuring a variety of seasonal plants, including weeping cherry trees and maple trees.
Additionally, there is a bridge designed in the likeness of Kyoto’s Watarigetsukyo Bridge, providing a view that transports you away from the hustle of Tokyo.
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Todoroki Valley
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Todoroki Valley offers a taste of the great outdoors, conveniently located just 20 minutes by train from Shibuya. First-time visitors are often astonished by the abundance of nature, making it difficult to believe it’s within Tokyo. It serves as an ideal destination for a leisurely holiday or a rejuvenating escape.
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Ueno Park
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Ueno Park is a park in Tokyo with a vast area. Ueno Park is home to the Ueno Zoo, famous for its pandas, as well as art galleries, museums and other facilities where visitors can experience art and culture. In spring, the park is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with cherry trees in full bloom.
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of the few landscape gardens in Japan, located a 10-minute walk from the south exit of Shinjuku Station. The park has a Japanese garden, a French-style garden and a formal garden, and is one of the best landscape gardens in Japan. In addition to the gardens, there are many other attractions, including historical buildings and a greenhouse where plants grow.
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Art Museum in Tokyo
THE NATIONAL ART CENTER, TOKYO
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The National Art Centre, located in Roppongi, is Japan’s fifth national art museum. It stands out as the only one among the national museums without a permanent collection, primarily hosting events and exhibitions. The beautifully curved exterior of the building adds to its architectural allure.
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Nezu Museum
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The Nezu Museum in Minami Aoyama houses a collection of national treasures, important cultural properties and important art objects. The museum was originally built to preserve and display a collection of Japanese and Oriental antiquities. There are many attractions in the museum, including a garden and a tea ceremony room.
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Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
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The Ghibli Museum, directed by the Studio Ghibli creator Hayao Miyazaki, offers a unique experience distinct from conventional art museums. It invites both children and adults into the enchanting world of Ghibli, the museum’s distinctive architecture and artistic information. Whether you’re a devoted Ghibli fans or new to the world of Ghibli, the Ghibli Museum is a must-visit destination for everyone!
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Temples and Shrines to visit in Tokyo
Hie Shrine
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Hie Shrine in Akasaka is famous for the Sanno Festival, one of the three major festivals of Edo, held in June. The shrine is well known for its good fortune in match-making, fulfillment of love, increased luck in work and career, and prosperity in business.
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Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon)
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Sensoji Temple, with its symbolic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), is a famous and popular tourist attraction. Passing through the gate, there is Nakamise-dori, where many shops can be seen. It is a popular place to eat and buy souvenirs.
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Shopping for fashionable goods and books
Daikanyama Tsutaya
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Daikanyama Tsutaya is more than just a bookstore; it houses not only books but also a diverse items, including unreleased film titles on DVD, stationery, a travel counter for making travel arrangements, and various other products.
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AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū
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AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū, located in Kagurazaka, presents an extensive selection of food products, including rice accompaniments, seasonings, special dashi soup stock, and other items ideal for gifting. Additionally, they offer rice sold by weight. There is also a cafeteria where you can savor rice dishes and the stylish exterior of the shop beckons you to step inside.
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Kamome Books
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Kamome Books is more than just a ‘bookshop’ but also a cafe and gallery spot. You can read books while enjoying a cup of coffee.
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CHABARA
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CHABARA, located in Chiyoda-ku, is a commercial facility with the theme of ‘Japanese food’. Hosting antenna shops representing various prefectures in Japan, it stands as a unique destination where specialties from different regions are showcased daily.
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Must-visit commercial facility
Shibuya Scramble Square
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Opened on November 1, 2019, Shibuya Scramble Square stands as a new landmark tower directly connected to Shibuya Station. Dominating Shibuya’s skyline at approximately 230 meters and 47 stories above ground, the building accommodates a total of 212 ‘world’s most fashionable’ shops, featuring both newcomers and innovative business models. The observation facility, ‘SHIBUYA SKY,’ situated at Shibuya’s highest point, provides a panoramic view of Tokyo’s renowned landmarks, with a captivating nighttime performance that contrasts with the daytime scenery.
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MIYASHITA PARK
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In July 2020, Miyashita Park in Shibuya underwent a transformation, evolving into a vibrant destination that combines a park, commercial facilities, and a hotel. Conceived to cultivate a fresh cultural experience, this facility presents a diverse array of attractions, featuring gourmet food, shops new to Japan, and spots for all-night entertainment.
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Tourist Attractions for an unforgettable experience
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
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Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa stands as a cutting-edge entertainment facility that integrates sound, light, images, and creatures. The dolphin show offers a unique experience, where water and light collaborate with the dolphins.
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teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM
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TeamLab Planets TOKYO DMM Toyosu, gaining prominence in recent years, provides an immersive experience of digital art engaging all five senses. Within the expansive structure, various artworks are displayed with distinct characteristics. The entire interior, including the corridors, is dimly lighted, creating a labyrinthine space that sparks excitement and also anticipation for the unexpected.
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TOKYO SKYTREE
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TOKYO SKYTREE, soaring to a height of 634 meters, stands alongside Tokyo Tower as an iconic symbol of Japan. Beyond its impressive visual presence, the Sky Tree hosts numerous shops and restaurants. When night falls, the Sky Tree is beautifully illuminated, adding to its captivating allure.
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Tokyo Camii and Diyanet Turkish Culture Center
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Tokyo Camii and Diyanet Turkish Culture Center offers an authentic Turkish experience right in the heart of Tokyo. Surrounded by beautiful Turkish architecture, the interior is illuminated by the sunlight on clear days, creating a bright and magical atmosphere.
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