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37 places in Tokyo: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Sensō-ji, Meiji Jingu, and 34 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Tokyo, Japan🇯🇵 东京 Travel | Hotels | Food | Tips 🗼.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Government office

4.4

• Free observation deck, open until 10 PM • See a light show on the building at night • Offers panoramic city views from 202 meters high

Sensō-ji

Place of worship

4.5

• Tokyo's oldest temple • Grounds are always open

Meiji Jingu

Place of worship

4.6

• Large Shinto shrine set in a forest • Two minutes from Harajuku Station • Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken

Akihabara Electric Town

Place

• Electric town known for anime, manga, and electronics • Paradise for otaku culture enthusiasts

Ueno Park

Park

4.3

• Free to wander, full of cherry blossoms in spring • Most museums inside the park require admission • Houses Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Western Art

Yanaka Ginza

Landmark

4.1

• Old-school shopping street • Steps at the top are best at sunset • Experience traditional Tokyo with local shops and snacks

Takeshita Street

Place

• Famous street for crepes and kawaii shops • Gets very packed by midday • Hub for youth fashion and pop culture

Shinobazu no Ike Pond

Landmark

4.2

• Covered in lotus leaves in summer • Features a small temple in the middle • Offers boat rentals and scenic views

Ginza

Place

• Upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment district • Home to luxury boutiques and department stores

Nihonbashi

Place

• Historic business and commercial district • Known for its bridge, department stores, and traditional shops

Mohri Garden

Garden

4.1

• Small Japanese garden with a pond • Tucked behind Roppongi Hills • Offers a peaceful escape in the city center

Godzilla Head

Landmark

4.4

• Giant Godzilla head peering over Hotel Gracery in Kabukicho • Photo opportunity with the iconic monster

Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street

Landmark

4.3

• Busy market street along the train tracks • Fine to just browse for free • Offers a wide variety of goods, from food to clothing

Bank of Japan Currency Museum

Museum

4.2

• Free museum on the history of Japanese money ✓ Closed Mondays • Learn about currency from ancient times to modern day

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

Tourist information center

4.4

• Free 8th-floor terrace • Provides views over Senso-ji and Skytree

Omoide Yokocho

Landmark

4.1

• Walk through tiny bar alleys for free • Some bars charge a cover • Experience a nostalgic atmosphere with izakayas and ramen shops

Odaiba Marine Park

Park

4.3

• Beach with views of Rainbow Bridge • Features a mini Statue of Liberty

Hachiko Square

Park

4.3

• World's busiest crossing • Hachikō statue located by the exit

Shimokitazawa

Place

• Trendy bohemian neighborhood • Known for vintage shops, live music venues, and cafes

Kanda Myoujin Shrine

Place of worship

4.4

• 1,300-year-old shrine with anime collaborations • Popular among tech and anime fans for blessings • Hosts traditional festivals and events

Ginza Six Rooftop Garden

Garden

4.8

• Free garden on the roof with views over Ginza • Offers a peaceful green space amidst the city's bustle

Sumida River Walk

Place

• Walkway over the Sumida River • Offers views of Skytree

Akihabara Radio Center

Shopping mall

4.1

• Small electronics stalls under the tracks • Represents the old Akihabara • Good for electronic parts and niche components

Cat Street

Place

• Quieter backstreet with streetwear and vintage shops • Connects Shibuya and Harajuku • Great for unique fashion finds

Miyashita Park

Shopping mall

4.2

• Rooftop park above shops • Features a skate park and benches

Super Potato Akihabara Branch

Store

4.3

• Three floors of retro games • Free to browse • Heaven for vintage video game collectors

Myth of Tomorrow

Cultural landmark

4.6

• 30m mural in the station walkway • Includes a window view over the Shibuya crossing

Nezu Shrine

Shinto shrine

4.4

• Row of small red torii gates, like a mini Fushimi Inari • Known for its azalea festival in spring • Offers a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful architecture

Ginza Sony Park

Place

4.1

• Free exhibitions and events that change regularly • Urban park offering unique cultural experiences

Shimokita Senrogai Open Space

Event venue

4.2

• Low-rise shops and cafes built along the old train line • Offers a relaxed atmosphere for shopping and dining

Yanaka Cemetery

Cemetery

4.1

• Long avenue of cherry trees • One of the calmer blossom spots • Historic cemetery with famous graves

Fukutoku Shrine

Shinto shrine

4.3

• Small shrine squeezed between the Coredo Muromachi towers • Offers a peaceful spiritual spot amidst modern buildings

Kitazawa Hachiman-jinja Shrine

Shinto shrine

4.2

• Quiet hilltop shrine • Short walk from the station • Offers a peaceful escape from the bustling neighborhood

Nihonbashi

Bridge

4.4

• Where all road distances in Japan are measured from • Historic bridge with ornate decorations • Symbol of Tokyo's early development

Chuo-dori Avenue

Place

4.5

• Main street in Ginza • Closes to cars from noon on weekends for pedestrians • Enjoy strolling down the middle of the street

Maman by Louise Bourgeois

Sculpture

4.6

• Giant spider sculpture at Roppongi Hills, almost 10m tall • Iconic public art piece by Louise Bourgeois

FUJIFILM SQUARE

Art gallery

4.2

• Free photo gallery and camera museum • Located in Tokyo Midtown • Showcases Fujifilm's history and photography exhibitions

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