15 Best Things to Do in Tokyo

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   Tokyo Tower

   Museum

   Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan.

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   Sensō-ji

   Religious siteFree entry

   Sensō-ji, located in Tokyo's Asakusa district, is the city's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple. Dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy, the temple draws millions of visitors annually.

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   Meiji Jingu

   Religious siteFree entry

   Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine located in Shibuya, Tokyo, surrounded by a sprawling 170-acre forest that feels a world away from the city's hustle.

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   Yoyogi Park

   Park & natureFree entry

   Yoyogi Park is a sprawling green oasis in the heart of Tokyo, adjacent to the bustling Harajuku district and Meiji Shrine.

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   Shibuya Sky

   Landmark

   Shibuya Sky is a rooftop observation deck located on the 46th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, directly above Shibuya Station in Tokyo.

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   Edo-Tokyo Museum

   Museum

   The Edo-Tokyo Museum, located in Ryogoku, offers an immersive journey through Tokyo's past, focusing on the Edo period (1603-1868) and its transformation into modern Tokyo.

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   Tokyo Skytree Town

   Landmark

   Tokyo Skytree Town is a multi-purpose complex centered around the Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower at 634 meters.

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   Hamarikyu Gardens

   Landmark

   Hamarikyu Gardens is a beautiful landscape garden located in central Tokyo, near the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay.

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   Imperial Palace East National Gardens

   Park & natureFree entry

   The Imperial Palace East National Gardens (also known as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace) is a tranquil green space in the heart of Tokyo, adjacent to the Imperial Palace.

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    North Observation Deck, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

    LandmarkFree entry

    The North Observation Deck in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Tochō) is one of the best free viewpoints in the city.

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    Shibuya Crossing

    LandmarkFree entry

    Shibuya Crossing is a scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya district, near Shibuya Station. It's often called the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with up to 3,000 people crossing during a single green light cycle.

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    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    SightFree entry

    The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the seat of Tokyo's city government, located in Shinjuku.

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    Godzilla Head

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Godzilla Head is a striking landmark perched atop the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku's bustling Kabukicho district.

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    Statue of Hachikō

    LandmarkFree entry

    A bronze statue of the Akita dog Hachikō, famous for his loyalty to his owner, stands outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo.

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    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    Neighborhood

    Shinjuku Golden Gai is a district in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, made up of six narrow alleys connected by passageways barely wide enough for one person.

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