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39 attractions in Tokyo: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku Golden Gai, and 36 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a TikTok post by Voglio andare in Giappone.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Government office

4.4

• Free observatory open until 10 PM • Spectacular projections on the facade in the evening

Omoide Yokocho

Landmark

4.1

• Narrow alleys filled with small bars • Free to explore on foot ✓ Some venues charge an entrance fee

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Landmark

4.3

• Narrow alleys filled with small bars • Free to explore on foot ✓ Some venues charge an entrance fee

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel

4.3

• Home to the giant Godzilla head in Kabukicho

Meiji Jingu

Place of worship

4.6

• Large shrine nestled in the woods • Entrance is free • A short walk from Harajuku station

Takeshita Street

Place

• Lively street known for crepes and kawaii shops • Very crowded by midday

Cat Street

Place

• Tranquil street to explore vintage shops and streetwear boutiques

Roppongi Hills

Place

4.2

• Features the Maman spider sculpture and Mori Garden

Maman by Louise Bourgeois

Sculpture

4.6

• Enormous spider-shaped sculpture • Stands nearly 10 meters tall

Mohri Garden

Garden

4.1

• Small Japanese garden with a pond • Hidden among the buildings of Roppongi Hills

FUJIFILM SQUARE

Art gallery

4.2

• Free photo gallery and museum dedicated to photographic cameras • Located in Tokyo Midtown

Ueno Park

Park

4.3

• Perfect for a free stroll, especially among cherry blossoms in spring • Most museums inside the park are paid admission

Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street

Landmark

4.3

• Lively commercial street along the railway tracks • Worth a visit just to browse

Shinobazu no Ike Pond

Landmark

4.2

• Covered in lotus leaves in summer • Features a small temple in the center

Yanaka Ginza

Landmark

4.1

• Commercial street with an old-world charm • The staircase at the entrance is best at sunset

Nezu Shrine

Shinto shrine

4.4

• Path of small red torii gates • Resembles Fushimi Inari of Kyoto in miniature

Yanaka Cemetery

Cemetery

4.1

• Long avenue of cherry trees • Tranquil place to admire the blooming flowers

Nihonbashi

Bridge

4.4

• Historic landmark from which distances of Japan's main roads are measured

Bank of Japan Currency Museum

Museum

4.2

• Free museum to discover the history of Japanese currency ✓ Closed on Mondays

Fukutoku Shrine

Shinto shrine

4.3

• Small, historic shrine nestled among the modern buildings of Coredo Muromachi

Shimokita Senrogai Open Space

Event venue

4.2

• Shops and cafes along the old railway line • Features low-rise buildings and open-air spaces

Kitazawa Hachiman-jinja Shrine

Shinto shrine

4.2

• Tranquil shrine on a small hill • A few minutes' walk from the station

Super Potato Akihabara Branch

Store

4.3

• Three floors dedicated to retro video games • Free to explore and delve into the past

Kanda Myoujin Shrine

Place of worship

4.4

• Shrine with about 1,300 years of history • Known for collaborations with the anime world

Akihabara Radio Center

Shopping mall

4.1

• Small electronics shops under the railway tracks • Discover the historic soul of Akihabara

Chuo-dori Avenue

Place

4.5

• Main street that closes to cars on weekends from midday • Stroll directly in the center of the boulevard

GINZA SIX

Shopping mall

4.0

• Rooftop garden with free admission • Offers a green break with views over Ginza

Ginza Sony Park

Place

4.1

• Regularly changing exhibitions and events • Features free admission proposals

Tokyo Aqua Symphony

Landmark

3.8

• Fountain show with jets up to 150 meters high • Free shows from 3 PM to 9:30 PM

Odaiba Marine Park

Park

4.3

• Beach with views of Rainbow Bridge • Features a replica of the Statue of Liberty nearby

Rainbow Bridge

Bridge

4.5

• Pedestrian walkway about 1.7 km long • Offers splendid views of Tokyo Bay • Free access

Sensō-ji

Place of worship

4.5

• Tokyo's oldest temple • You can walk in its external area even when buildings are closed

Sumida River

River

4.6

• Riverside walk with Tokyo Skytree in the background

Tokyo Skytree

Observation deck

4.4

• Iconic broadcasting and observation tower

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

Tourist information center

4.4

• Free panoramic terrace on the eighth floor • Offers views of Senso-ji and Skytree

Hachikō Memorial Statue

Sculpture

4.3

• Iconic statue of the loyal dog, Hachiko • Located right next to Shibuya Station exit

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Landmark

4.5

• Iconic pedestrian scramble crossing • Famous for its dynamic atmosphere and neon lights

Miyashita Park

Shopping mall

4.2

• Park built on top of shops • Features benches for a break and a skate park

Myth of Tomorrow

Cultural landmark

4.6

• Mural about 30 meters long • Located in the station's glass passage near windows overlooking the crossing

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