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Top 10 Entertainment Spots in Tokyo

This article introduces 10 entertainment facilities in Tokyo! From spots where you can enjoy various characters to spots where you can enjoy Japanese culture, there are many entertainment facilities in Tokyo, so be sure to check them out.


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Spots where you can enjoy Japanese characters


Japan is home to many unique characters from anime and manga. Here are some spots in Tokyo where you can enjoy this globally popular Japanese character culture.


Ghibli Museum, Mitaka(三鷹の森ジブリ美術館)


Ghibli Museum, Mitaka(三鷹の森ジブリ美術館)

The the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, where Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of Studio Ghibli, serves as the director of the museum, is a place where visitors can enjoy a different kind of art museum from the conventional ones. It takes children and adults alike into the world of Ghibli.


The design of the museum’s buildings is unique, and even the information displays are art. This is a place that should be visited by Ghibli lovers and non-Ghibli lovers alike.



Tokyo Character Street(東京キャラクターストリート)


Tokyo Character Street

Located on the first basement floor of Tokyo Station, this is a collection of stores featuring Japanese characters. Visitors can fully enjoy goods and exhibits of various popular characters such as Pokemon, Rilakkuma, Ghibli, and One Piece. They are sure to make great souvenirs.



Pokémon Center Shibuya(ポケモンセンターシブヤ)


Pokémon Center Shibuya

Pokémon Center Shibuya is an official store of Pokémon (=Pokemon). It is located on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO. The store was created based on a different concept from previous Pokémon Centers, including the use of cutting-edge technology to create a space with a next-generation feel, making it an exciting place to visit for both children and adults. There are several Pokémon Centers in Tokyo, so please choose the one that best suits your sightseeing route.



Sanrio Puroland (サンリオピューロランド)



Sanrio Puroland is an indoor theme park about a 10-minute walk from Tama Center Station. Visitors can interact with many Sanrio characters, including the world-famous Hello Kitty. It is a spot where visitors can enjoy full-scale musical shows, parades, rides that even small children can enjoy, meet and greets with the characters, and more throughout the day.



Spots for a taste of Japanese culture


From good old traditions such as shrines and temples to facilities where you can experience a new style of Japanese culture rich in entertainment. There are many attractive spots in Tokyo where you can experience Japanese culture. Here are some of the places where you can enjoy such a wide variety of Japanese culture.


Senso-ji Temple(浅草寺)



Senso-ji is one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist spots. It is conveniently accessible as it is only a 3-minute walk from Asakusa Station. Sensoji Temple has a long history among temples in Japan, and you can feel the good old days of Japan.


Senso-ji is one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist spots. It is conveniently accessible as it is only a 3-minute walk from Asakusa Station. Senso-ji has a long history among temples in Japan, and you can feel the good old days of Japan.




ASAKUSA HANATASHIKI , Japan’s oldest amusement park located next to Sensoji Temple, has many nostalgic attractions and a retro atmosphere. The Tokyo Sky Tree is also nearby and can be reached by train or cab in about 10 minutes, so please be sure to tour the area as a set.



Tokyu Kabukicho Tower (東急歌舞伎町タワー)


Tokyu Kabukicho Tower "Shinjuku Kabuki Hall - Kabuki Yokocho

Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is a 48-story skyscraper complex with a hotel, movie theater, theater, live music hall, and other facilities. It is conveniently accessible from Shinjuku Station, which is only about a 5-minute walk away. The festival-themed “Shinjuku Kabukicho Hall – Kabukiyokocho” is an entertaining and photogenic spot where visitors can enjoy gourmet foods from various regions of Japan and music using taiko drums and other Japanese musical instruments.



NINJA TRICK HOUSE IN TOKYO(手裏剣道場 新宿忍者からくり屋敷)


Located a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this entertainment facility allows visitors to experience being a ninja. Visitors can learn ninja skills through animation and participate in demonstrations using swords and shurikens. You can also experience ninja house tricks and shuriken throwing, and take pictures, making this a great place to create memories with family and friends.



A place where you can play to your heart’s content with attractions.


Tokyo has many amusement facilities where you can forget about time and enjoy yourself in a variety of ways. We introduce facilities where you can enjoy not only attractions but also gourmet food, shopping, and all-day fun with family and friends.


Tokyo Dome City(東京ドームシティ)



Tokyo Dome City is like a city with attractions, stores, restaurants, amusement facilities, museums, and spa facilities all centered around the Tokyo Dome. Korakuen Station and Suidobashi Station are the closest stations, offering a variety of experiences that will keep you entertained all day long.


Inside Dome City, visitors can enjoy attractions like those found in amusement parks, such as a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, as well as sports such as bowling, roller skating, and bouldering. It also has hot spring facilities, brand-name stores, general merchandise stores, and character stores, making it a spot that can be used for a variety of purposes!



Tokyo Joypolis (東京ジョイポリス)



Tokyo Joypolis is one of the largest indoor theme parks in Japan, located in Odaiba. It has over 20 different attractions and regularly holds collaborative events with popular anime characters.



NAMJATOWN (ナンジャタウン)



NAMJATOWN is an indoor theme park located on the second floor of Sunshine City, a shopping mall in Ikebukuro. It is a spot where both adults and children can enjoy limited-time-only events, attractions in collaboration with popular anime, desserts that look great on Instagram, and a variety of gourmet foods.



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