Tokyo Travel Guide

Welcome to our Tokyo Travel Guide. Tokyo is a city like no other on earth. Densely populated almost beyond imagination, yet there is somehow an impeccable order to the chaotic flow of humanity. An eclectic and yet harmonious mix of ancient tradition an ultra-modern trendiness. Source of many of the world's best foods, fashions, pop culture and gadgets, not to mention a center of global trade and industry. Tokyo is without a doubt the epicenter of the Japan Experience.

It is impossible to sum up Tokyo in a single sentence, paragraph, or even web site, because not only is the city so diverse in character that areas like Shibuya, Ginza, and Ueno, separated by just a few minutes by train, bear almost no resemblance to one another, but simply because the city, despite its extensive 400-year history, is in a constant state of evolving change.

The first visit to Tokyo can be overwhelming. In order to help you navigate through this massive cultural mecca, our Tokyo Travel Guide provides you with just a small guide to our favorite Tokyo destinations and attractions.

Our Tokyo Travel Guide is by no means exhaustive. Consider it a launching point to get you started on your own Tokyo experience, but bear in mind that there is much more to see. Once you gain traction in the city and get used to navigating the crowds and the ultra-convenient rail system, you'll be ready to begin exploring on your own. There's always something new and exciting to discover in Tokyo!

Tokyo Sightseeing Destinations

Harajuku is the cosplay capital of the universe and Tokyo's center for underground fashion. Many of the world's top fashion designers and musical performers make regular pilgrimages to Harajuku in search of new fashion inspiration.

Shibuya is one of Japan's most exciting destinations. Shibuya is Japan's center of hip, trendy youth fashion, and an exciting spot for dining, shopping, entertainment, sightseeing, and people watching for both tourists and Tokyoites alike.

Shinjuku is one of Japan's most exciting centers for business, shopping, and entertainment. Sightseeing attractions include the uber-busy Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, the Nishi-Shinjuku skyscraper district, and Kabukicho, Tokyo's red light district.

Akihabara is a mecca for computer electronics, anime, manga, video games, maid cafes, and other forms of "otaku" culture.

Omotesando is sometimes referred to as Tokyo's Champs-Elysees. This stretch of Harajuku is concentrated along a gorgeous tree-lined avenue filled stylish brand boutiques, elegant restaurants and cafes, and fancy department stores, making it a popular weekend destination among Japanese locals and tourists alike.

Ueno is an area of Tokyo that has an older feel to it and offers attractions like Ueno Park (Ueno Koen), Ueno Zoo, several renown museums, and Ameyoko, a cool street market. Most of the interesting attractions in Ueno Tokyo are all bunched together near Ueno Park and Ueno Station for easy access.

Ginza is home to many upscale restaurants, cafes, department stores and brand name fashion boutiques, the Kabuki Theater, the Sony Building, an Apple store, and close proximity to the Tsukiji Fish Market.

Tokyo Travel Guide - Tokyo Attractions

Tokyo Tower is a fun Tokyo attraction to visit during both the daytime and evening. On clear days you can see Mt. Fuji. At nightime, the view overlooking the city is fantastic, making it an ideal romantic dating spot!

Hachiko Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian intersection. There seems to be no way to survive the avalanch of people approaching from all sides. Yet, somehow, in a dance that can only be described as well-orchestrated chaos, you somehow emerge unscathed on the other side.

Tsukiji Fish Market is the world's largest and most vibrant wholesale fish market, where each day, many tons of maguro tuna and other fish and seafood are bought, sold, and auctioned. Tsukiji is also home to some of the freshest, highest-quality sushi to be found anywhere on this planet!

Meiji Shrine is located in an expansive, 700,000 square-meter forest just beyond the cosplay mania outside of Harajuku Station. As such, the shrine is a beautiful, tranquil space that has become a popular Tokyo attraction among Japanese and foreign visitors alike.

Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest and most visited temple. Sensoji is distinguished by its Kaminarimon outer gate that is a popular spot for taking photos, as well as Nakamise, the corridor of shops that leads to the temple.

Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Surrounded by wide moats and towering stone walls and housing beautiful gardens, the Palace is one of Tokyo's most popular sightseeing destinations.