The Top-10
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Top 10 Urban Attractions in Tokyo - 2023
Updated Sep 2023
- No.1
Sensō-ji
4.6/54,055 ReviewsTokyo5.6km from downtown
"Asakusa Temple (Japanese: Sens ji), officially known as Sens ji, is located in Asakusa Erchome, Taitung District, Tokyo, Japan. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo. The mountain number is Jinlong Mountain. The worship of the god is the holy Guanyin. Originally a Tiantai Zong, it became the main mountain of the holy Guanyin Zong after the Second World War. The Guanyin Bodhisattva is commonly known as the Asakusa Guanyin. According to the Tokyo Tourism Consortium, the number of tourists is also included, and there are 3000-4000 10,000 people a year. According to the number of visits and sightseeing in temples and shrines, this is the first in Japan. The upstream of the main ginseng road has been endless, and the number of visitors on New Year's Day has reached more than one million. On the 18th of each month, the day of the auspicious day or the "tea soup moon lectern", the prayers were heard in the hall. The sun went out of the trestle bridge for about 40 minutes by water bus. There were buses to and from Ueno Guanglan Road to Leimen. Underground rail - Ginza line, Asakusa station. Underground - Toei Asakusa Line, get off at Asakusa Station."Highlights: One of Tokyo’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temples, Senso-ji is located in the city’s Asakusa District. Dedicated to the Bodhisattva of compassion, the first temple was founded as far back as 645 CE. Destroyed during World War II, Senso-ji was eventually rebuilt and stands now as a symbol of rebirth and peace. Many small shops line the main street approaching the temple. It is a popular area for tourists and among the more well-known parts of Tokyo. Each spring a grand festival is held in and around Senso-ji. Over the course of a few days upwards of 2 million people visit the temple complex.Show Less - No.2
Akihabara
4.6/51,637 ReviewsTokyo3.6km from downtown
"Japan What are the must-visit shopping in Akihabara, Tokyo? Tokyo Akihabara has been regarded as a paradise and a holy place for the Odaiba people, plus the famous overseas Akihabara Electric Street, which attracts a large number of passengers from around the world to pilgrimage to Akihabara every year. KKday has sorted out the most complete Akihabara free travel guide, from the must-buy Akihabara attractions, Food restaurant to Akihabara transportation guide and other information once master, when you come to Tokyo must put Akihabara into your travel itinerary!"Highlights: Famous for its many electronics shops, Akihabara is an area located in central Tokyo’s Chiyoda ward. Tourists flock here in search of bargains from top-shelf electronics manufacturers. More recently, Akihabara has emerged as the center of Japan’s vast anime and manga culture. Visitors today will notice an atmosphere catering to these tastes. Stores are filled with anime and manga icons, cosplayers line the sidewalks distributing advertisements for cafes and products. The result is a mecca for electronics-fascinated youth culture. Walking through Akihabara, it’s possible to imagine oneself as having entered some new digital reality.Show Less - No.3
Ginza
4.7/52,986 ReviewsTokyo124m from downtown
"The close the main street for pedestrians (shoppers?) to roam on weekend afternoons and it is a delight! The famous Sushi no Midori is around here too…"Highlights: Ginza is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and coffeehouses located here. It is considered one of the most expensive, elegant, and luxurious places in the world. Each weekend, the area’s main road is closed to motorized traffic and converted to a pedestrian thoroughfare. Among Tokyo’s shopping districts, Ginza boasts the highest concentration of Western brands. The area’s reputation for trendsetting extends back to the Meiji Restoration when it was proclaimed a “model of modernization.” Visiting Ginza is practically a must.Show Less - No.4
Tokyo Skytree
4.7/51,534 ReviewsTokyo6km from downtown
"This time I went to Japan to live near Yasaka Station, just next to the Skytree. The Skytree will change color from time to time at night. It is completely two images with the morning. It is not a look at the observation deck. It looks good to take pictures or take pictures below."Highlights: Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Tokyo’s Sumida ward. Completed in 2011, it is the world’s tallest tower and the second tallest structure. The tower is the primary television and radio broadcast site for the Greater Tokyo Area. It is painted in an original color based on "aijiro," the lightest shade of Japanese traditional indigo blue. At night, the Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in one of two artistic lighting designs meant to express harmony and the connection between today and tomorrow. As a true landmark on the Tokyo skyline, the Tokyo Skytree is a great backdrop for any picture.Show Less - No.5
Daiba
4.8/52,521 ReviewsTokyo4.6km from downtown
"a modern Tokyo… let’s go stay by the river and next to the fish market the sky train can take you around the area don’t forget team lab visit"Highlights: Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay connected to central Tokyo via the Rainbow Bridge. It has become increasingly popular as an entertainment and leisure area. Odaiba has something of a precious commodity in its public access to the waterfront. In most other locations, industry and harbor facilities block people from accessing the sea. Restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options abound, making Odaiba a popular tourist destination. Be sure to look for the Replica State of Liberty with the Rainbow Bridge set behind. It’s a great backdrop for photos.Show Less - No.6
Shinjuku City
4.7/51,568 ReviewsTokyo6.1km from downtown
"Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods and should be a place you want to visit. You can find the famous Godzilla Head near Hotel Gracery Shinjuku."Highlights: Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s special wards. It is a major commercial and administrative center, home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Following the Second World War, Shinjuku has developed into one of Tokyo’s most important neighborhoods. Countless restaurants and cafes populate the many streets, and Shinjuku Station is the world’s busiest railway station. The dazzling billboards, fascinating shops, and trendsetting fashions, all make Shinjuku a must-visit location. You will certainly have no problem spending many hours in this wonderful part of Tokyo.Show Less - No.7
Kabukicho
4.5/5496 ReviewsTokyo6.3km from downtown
"This is also one of Japan's cultural izakayas, unexpected cases, etc. This is an ever-night city. But I think the street is a bit dirty and it may be a crowded place, but Shinri is also very recommended to visit."Highlights: Kabukicho is the location of many host and hostess clubs, love hotels, shops and restaurants. It is often called the "Sleepless Town." During the day tourists come to shop, find food, and explore the red-light district. In the evening, the streets glow under a dazzling array of neon signs. Although referred to a "red light district," there are no red lights in the literal sense with sex workers in windows as in Amsterdam. Kabukicho is a lively place and certainly worth a visit to glimpse Tokyo’s famous nightlife.Show Less - No.8
Roppongi Hills
4.5/5693 ReviewsTokyo3.4km from downtown
"The centre of luxury and exquisite boutiques, fashion and art exhibition."Highlights: Roppongi Hills is a prominent property development located in Tokyo’s Minato ward. Centered on the 54-story Mori Tower, Roppongi Hills was envisioned as an integrated development project where residents could live, work, recreate, and shop all in close proximity. The mega-complex incorporates office space, apartments, shops, restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, a museum, a hotel, a major TV studio, an outdoor amphitheater, and a few parks. As a vision for urban living, Roppongi Hills still attracts a lot of attention today. It is a great place to get a sense for the innovation and drive so characteristic in much of Tokyo.Show Less - No.9
Meiji Jingu
4.6/5759 ReviewsTokyo6km from downtown
"My visit to Meiji Jingu in Tokyo, near its closing time at around 5 pm, was a memorable experience. I was accompanied by a friend, and we were relieved that we arrived in time to explore this remarkable place. The walk leading up to the shrine was enchanting, with lush green fields and an abundance of trees, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a jungle. The natural beauty surrounding us was truly breathtaking, and it felt like a serene escape from the bustling city.Upon reaching the shrine, I was immediately struck by its magnificence. The wooden buildings exuded a sense of rich history and culture, transporting me to a different time. Even though our visit was short-lived due to the closing time at 5:20 pm, I cherished every moment spent there.In those brief moments, I truly appreciated the beauty and serenity of Meiji Jingu, and it left a lasting impression on me. I would recommend this cultural gem to anyone visiting Tokyo, even if you have limited time to explore it fully."Highlights: Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. It is located in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward. The shrine is surrounded by a forest park consisting of over 120,000 trees donated by people from all parts of Japan. Together with the adjacent Yoyogi Park, Meiji Jingu is part of a large greenspace in central Tokyo. Enormous torii, or gates, mark the entrance to the shrine complex. Because of its size and the relative seclusion it offers, Meiji Jingu is an extremely popular location. Many people come to spend time on the laws or to admire the wildflowers. It really is a beautiful place.Show Less - No.10
Harajuku
4.5/5360 ReviewsTokyo4.9km from downtown
"Visit harajuku to experience the hottest things in town - here you'll find everything from micro pig cafes to idol goods available in every imaginable color. Cafes are also aplenty in this area - the flavour of the month being a cafe where one is served by a "bear" - your coffee is handed to you by a bear paw through a literal hole in the wall. A fun place to spend an afternoon indeed!"Highlights: Harajuku is a popular neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward. Known as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion, the streets are full of small, youth-oriented, independent boutiques and cafes. Harajuku also attracts many larger international chain stores with high-end luxury merchandise. It is a popular place with a vibrant atmosphere. Located in the vicinity of Meiji Shrine, it is a great place to visit after strolling through the shrine and park. Be sure to wander down Omotesando Avenue, which contains a number of interesting architectural examples adding to the overall appeal of Harajuku.Show Less - No.11
Asakusa
4.5/5475 ReviewsTokyo5.3km from downtown
"I went there when the first covid year and it was so different. Normally it full of people but when covid it was so empty. There are some food stalls there too."Highlights: Asakusa is a district in Tokyo’s Taito ward. Centered on Senso-ji Buddhist Temple, Asakusa is a must-see destination. Visitors come to admire the area’s Edo architectural style and influence. For most of the twentieth century, Asakusa remained a major entertainment district in Tokyo. Today there are many restaurants serving traditional Japanese cuisine. Small shops line the approach to Senso-ji, making this a popular location for tourists. Asakusa is a great place to visit and provides a glimpse into time-honored Japanese culture and practices.Show Less - No.12
Kichijōji
4.5/5144 ReviewsMusashino17.1km from downtown
"This beef patty shop is located in the commercial street of Tokyo's Jishoji Station. In 2015, I first and friends here to eat their fresh fried beef cola cake, it was amazing, fragrant and crisp, strong beef onion flavor, then because of the face only ate one piece, after this delicious has been heart and heart. I came here again this year and bought two beef patties at once, but I don’t know if it’s because of the transit, or if my long-term wish is satisfied, the beef patties also seem to be not so delicious, but when I went, I still saw this store in a long queue. Everyone is buying."Highlights: Kichijoji is a large commercial area west of Shinjuku, Tokyo. It has been selected as the most popular place to live in Tokyo for five consecutive years. Because there are enough shopping facilities around Kichijoji Station, there are also various cafes, bars and other buildings. It is not as dense as the city center, so it is very leisurely and comfortable. The Kichijoji area is easily accessible from Shinjuku or Shibuya, and it is popular with the general public because of its lively and beautiful nature, and its elegant atmosphere. On weekends, Tokyo people who live nearby often come to Kichijoji, sometimes to buy things, and more often to take a walk. There is an Inokashira Gift Park here, and there is an art market every weekend. You can see people who paint, sing, and play the piano. They are all ordinary Tokyo people, but they are very professional in their performances. Come here to listen to music, drink and blow your hair, and live a beautiful life. In addition to Inokashira Gift Park, there are also famous attractions such as Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Museum and Harmonica Yokocho. There are many ways to enjoy yourself at the Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Museum, where you can watch original short films shown in small movie theaters. Harmonica Yokocho is a famous small street here, not only restaurants, but also grocery stores, salons, fortune-telling, etc., so you won't get bored walking all day.Show Less - No.13
Omotesando
4.6/5358 ReviewsTokyo4.8km from downtown"(Omotesando Hills), Omotesando Hill, is a redevelopment project on the former site of the "Tongrunhui Qingshan Apartment" built in 1927, including the large shopping mall Omotesando Hills Hall on the 3rd floor and the 5th floor above the ground, and the West Hall as a residential use. This is also the design of Ando Zhongzhong. Ando controlled the building at the height basically the same as the eucalyptus tree in Omotesando Road, and made full use of the slope. In the six-story atrium space from 3 underground to 3 above ground, a spiral slope corridor with the same slope as Omotesando Street was designed. The "second Table Parameter Road" is formed in the room."Highlights: Omotesando is a major thoroughfare running through Tokyo’s Shibuya ward. Lined with zelkova trees, the avenue is known as a center for Japanese fashion and many high-end retailers have shops here. Omotesando is also a destination for those with an interest in modern architecture. Eye catching designs predominate, making it quite easy to send several hours walking and taking pictures, dining, or shopping. The side streets off Omotesando are popular spots with Japanese youth and themselves contain lots of interesting boutique shops and cafes.Show Less - No.14
Jiyugaoka
4.5/5124 ReviewsTokyo11.1km from downtown"A modern township full of cafes, eateries and boutique shops, much of liking among young people."Highlights: Jiyugaoka is a famous residential area in the southwest of Tokyo. In some surveys in the Tokyo area, Jiyugaoka was once listed as one of the places to live. This is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, especially the more than 1,000 small shops with full of personality lined up along the street, which is a good place for literary and artistic youth to hang out.Show Less - No.15
Ikebukuro
4.5/5253 ReviewsTokyo8.8km from downtown
"Ikebukuro Nova staff is so polite and friendly. The service is good. Every morning, make an appointment for breakfast. Choose Western food or Japanese breakfast room. Know that it is fine but the environment is quiet and comfortable. The location is super convenient."Highlights: Ikebukuro is a commercial and entertainment district in northern Tokyo’s Toshima ward. It is home to many ethnic Chinese who arrived in the 1980s, leading to a variety of Chinese goods and services being provided in the district. Ikebukuro is also known for the Sunshine City complex, an area with diverse shops, an aquarium, and the Sunshine 60 skyscraper and observation deck. Indie stores for anime and manga dot the surrounding streets, and cosplay fans hang out in Naka-ikebukuro Park. As far as tourists are concerned, Ikebukuro is a great place to eat, drink, and shop.Show Less - No.16
Kaminarimon Gate
4.5/5359 ReviewsTokyo5.3km from downtown
"Asakusa Leimen is close to Asakusa Line of Duying, and the transportation is convenient. There are Sensoji Temple, pedestrian street, and affordable hotels and restaurants nearby. The price is cheap. It is an ideal tourist place to stay in 1-2 Day."Highlights: The Kaminarimon, or "Thunder Gate," is the outer of two large entrance gates leading to the Senso-ji temple complex in Tokyo's Asakusa district. The gate is dominated by a large red lantern displaying the gate's name in Japanese. First built in 941 CE, the gate was moved to it's current location in 1635. Over the next few hundred years, it was twice burnt down. The present incarnation was dedicated in 1960. Kaminarimon and Senso-ji are very popular attractions with many Japanese and foreign tourists milling about, snapping photos, and enjoying the day.Show Less - No.17
Daikanyamacho
4.5/5159 ReviewsTokyo6km from downtown
"This little known grassy patch in the Daikanyama neighbourhood is Saigoyama Park, just 10 minutes walk away from Daikanyama Station. It is the local’s best-kept secret (I suppose not anymore after this posting!) and is popular for picnics, strolls and sunset-watching. It gets even more ethereal during cherry blossom season, with full luscious trees. "Highlights: Daikanyama, adjacent to Ebisu, is located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. Near the station is a market that sells various daily necessities, giving it a high-end feel and popular with young women. There are also many famous Japanese artists here. Each store in the Daikanyama area has a different style and personality. People who linger here can not only feel the vitality of creativity, but also observe the window display, clothing display, architectural design and so on. From the main road into the alley, the architectural style is often unexpected. Daikanyama has the atmosphere of an urban garden. Its charm is not only in the fashionable goods, but also enjoys another pleasure in admiring the roadside scenery. Walking into an alley that seems to be just an ordinary residence, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there is something special. The store owner is hiding inside. There are many beautiful restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, etc. near Daikanyama. The famous Tsutaya Bookstore is here. The Tsutaya Bookstore is based on the concept of "library in the forest". Sophisticated space. In Daikanyama, it's better to slow down and spend a leisurely afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee and an exotic dessert.Show Less - No.18
Nakamise-dori Street
4.4/5202 ReviewsTokyo5.3km from downtown
"It is recommended because there are many things you can eat while walking. Dango, crepe, takosen, everything! !! !!"Highlights: Nakamise Shopping Street is one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan. It is a pilgrimage road from Kaminarimon to the square in front of Sensoji Temple. There are nearly 100 shops on both sides of the 250-meter road, selling all kinds of souvenirs, food, etc. There are bustling tourists all year round, very lively, and it is a good place to choose souvenirs. After passing through the Kaminarimon gate, you will arrive at the Nakamise Shopping Street. On both sides of the straight road are uniform lighting signs for each store. Red lanterns are often hung under the green roof, which is very distinctive. The goods in the store range from traditional and interesting toys, ukiyo-e, small craft items, and sweets to kimonos and dance costumes. However, some products are actually made in China, but they are more expensive than domestic ones. You can take your time and shop around to find what you like. About halfway through, you will find a street that intersects Nakamise Shopping Street perpendicularly, called "Shin Nakamise Shopping Street". It has a rain-covered roof, longer roads and later opening hours, so if you haven't had enough, you can continue here. Among the many shops in Nakamise, there are many old shops founded in the Edo period, such as "Kimuraya" selling Ningyo-yaki, "Golden Dragon Mountain" selling Asakusa Mochi, "Matsueya" selling kimonos, and Edo Toy's "help six" and so on, it is worth visiting. "Ningyo-yaki" is a very famous dessert in Asakusa, and it is also called "Three Famous Things of Sensoji Temple" together with Kaminarimon and five-story pagoda. This baked confectionary made from flour, eggs, and sugar is made into the shape of the Seven Lucky Gods and Asakusa Kaminarimon. It is cute and delicious. You must try it. Next to Kaminarimon, there is a century-old tempura restaurant "Kaminarimon Sanding", where you can eat authentic and good taste. Because most shops don't open until 9:00, fewer people come here in the early morning. All the shops here have "Asakusa Scrolls" painted on the gates of Asakusa's four seasons, and you can enjoy these Japanese-style patterns before opening. There is a building with a bamboo exterior wall on the southeast side directly opposite Kaminarimon. You can go in and visit, and you can overlook the entire Nakamise shopping street from a high place. Sensoji Temple has Guanyin Temple Fair, New Year's Party, Golden Dragon Dance and other activities every year. At that time, in the Nakamise Shopping Street, you will see various "Hakoban" (similar to the shuttlecock) painted with Kabuki actors, popular entertainers and even anime characters. If you are interested, you can buy them as souvenirs.Show Less
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