Tokyo Districts And Attractions Guide

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35 places in Tokyo: Tokyo Tower, Cat Street, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and 32 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by skiptheplan.

Tokyo Tower

Observation deck

4.4

• Iconic red tower, best viewed from outside at night • Located in the Minato district

Cat Street

Place

• Street style, cosplay, and independent boutiques • Part of the Shibuya district

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Landmark

4.5

• Over 2,500 people cross at once • Iconic spot in the Shibuya district

Shibuya Sky

Observation deck

4.6

• Rooftop bar and viewing point • Offers amazing city views

Omoide Yokocho

Landmark

4.1

• Tiny alley of smoky yakitori stalls • Good spot for evening dining in Shinjuku

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Government office

4.4

• Free observation deck with views across the city • Located in the Shinjuku district

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Garden

4.6

• One of Tokyo's best parks • Features cherry blossoms in spring; a quiet escape

Imperial Palace

Historical place

4.4

• Grounds of the former Imperial Palace • Free to walk around

Tokyo Character Street

Shopping mall

4.2

• One of Tokyo's biggest stations • Features an entire shopping street underground

Hie Shrine

Place of worship

4.4

• Quiet shrine tucked between skyscrapers • Offers a peaceful escape in the Chiyoda district

Pokemon Cafe Tokyo Nihonbashi

Cafe

4.2

• Pokemon themed cafe ✓ Book months ahead; sells out fast

Tsukiji Outer Market

Wholesaler

4.3

• The old fish market • Great for fresh seafood breakfast and street food

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Museum

4.5

• Immersive digital art you walk through ✓ Book ahead

Zōjō-ji Temple

Place of worship

4.4

• Ancient temple right next to Tokyo Tower • Free to enter

Sensō-ji

Place of worship

4.5

• Tokyo's most famous temple • Go early to beat the crowds

Ueno Zoological Gardens

Zoo

4.3

• Big park with museums and a zoo • Best cherry blossom spots

Tokyo Skytree

Observation deck

4.4

• World's tallest tower • Incredible views; expect long queues

Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena

Arena

4.4

• Watch a real sumo tournament here ✓ Tickets sell out fast

Kiyosumi Gardens

Garden

4.4

• Quiet traditional garden • Great for a slower morning

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT)

Art museum

4.4

• Features rotating exhibitions • Check what's on before you go

Shimokitazawa

Place

• Vintage shops, live music, and independent cafes • Very local feel

Gōtokuji Temple

Place of worship

4.5

• The actual home of the lucky cat • Quieter than Senso-ji

animate Ikebukuro main store

Book store

4.2

• Multi-floor anime merchandise store • Best of Akihabara

Sunshine City

Shopping mall

4.1

• Giant mall complex with an aquarium • Includes a Pokémon Centre

Super Potato Akihabara Branch

Store

4.3

• Retro game shop across multiple floors • Loved by the creator

Akihabara Radio Kaikan

Shopping mall

4.2

• Eight floors of figures, cards, and manga • Akihabara's go-to building

Odaiba Marine Park

Park

4.3

• Waterfront park with views across the bay • Offers views back to the city

Unicorn Gundam

Landmark

4.6

• Free life-size Gundam statue outside • Statue transforms shape and lights up at night • Massive mall inside

Harmonica Yokocyo

Place

• Tiny alley packed with old izakayas • Go at night

Inokashira Park

Park

4.4

• Peaceful park with a lake and boats • Great for a sunny afternoon

Ghibli Museum

Museum

4.6

• Tickets release on the 10th of each month ✓ Book the moment they drop

Mori Art Museum

Museum

4.3

• Contemporary art with some of the best views over Tokyo • Located on the top floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower

Roppongi Hills

Place

4.2

• Large complex with shops, restaurants, and a museum • Worth a daytime visit

Daikanyamacho

Place

• Quiet streets with great bookshops • Known for good food

Meguro River Park

Plaza

3.9

• Central for cherry blossoms in spring • Scenic canal walk year-round

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