Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city’s many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).
Things to do
Sensō-ji
Historic temple to the goddess of mercy
Tokyo Skytree
Huge tower with an observation deck
Meiji Jingu
Famed Shinto shrine with a garden
Tokyo Tower
Well-known tower with observation areas
Tokyo Disneyland
Theme park with rides & shows
Imperial Palace
Emperor’s residence with gardens & tours
Ueno Park
Large park with a zoo, a lake & museums
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Sizable park with gardens & a greenhouse
Tokyo DisneySea
Disney theme park inspired by the sea
Tokyo Disney Resort
Amusement park
Yoyogi Park
Park on site of the 1964 Olympic village
Roppongi Hills
City complex with a 54-story skyscraper
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Contemporary museum charting Edo period
Tokyo National Museum
Grand site for Japanese art & antiques
Ueno Zoo
Japan’s oldest zoo with 2,600+ animals
Takeshita Street
Pedestrian street with shops & cafes
Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji
Landmark temple gate with a huge lantern
Odaiba Ōedo-Onsen Monogatari
Simple hotel with carnival games & a spa
Sunshine City
Vast shopping & amusement complex
Ameya Yokocho Market
Large, bustling indoor-outdoor market
National Museum of Nature and Science
Museum with an array of science exhibits
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Temporary exhibitions in a modern space
Tokyo Midtown
Posh shopping & dining hub with a park
Hibiya Park
Western-style park with flowers & more
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation