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Top 10 Best Local Attractions in Tokyo - 2023
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Discover the iconic landmarks, breathtaking sightseeing spots, fascinating points of interest, popular tourist spots, and must-visit places in Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this vibrant city.
Updated Sep 2023
- 4.6/5759 ReviewsFree
based on 8255 reviews"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."Tokyo6km from downtownHighlights: 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 - 4.5/5359 ReviewsFree
based on 1998 reviews"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."Tokyo5.3km from downtownHighlights: 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 - 4.5/536 ReviewsFreebased on 939 reviews"A stylish shopping mall with nice strolling park by the mall, with romantic night scenes."Tokyo3.1km from downtownHighlights: Tokyo Midtown is a comprehensive new "capital" consisting of vast green space and 6 buildings. There are various shops, restaurants, office buildings, hotels, green spaces, art galleries and other facilities in the city. Such as the famous Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the low-key 21-21 DesienSight Art Gallery and the Suntory Art Museum are all here. In addition, there are also many Internet celebrity gourmet restaurants, which are worth visiting. At the same time, it is also a good place to enjoy cherry blossoms every spring.Show Less
- 4.7/52,986 ReviewsFreebased on 4739 reviews"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…"Tokyo124m from downtownHighlights: 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
- 4.4/5202 ReviewsFree"It is recommended because there are many things you can eat while walking. Dango, crepe, takosen, everything! !! !!"Tokyo5.3km from downtownHighlights: 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
- 4.5/5141 ReviewsFree"Shibuya is a city that never sleeps. You can see a lot of trendy design on the street. 109 is JR exit 3a. There is the largest Ji'an nearby. There are also delicious ice cream. You must eat sushi! Ping and delicious!"Tokyo6.1km from downtownHighlights: Shibuya 109 Department Store is a landmark building in Shibuya. It is famous for selling affordable trendy clothing for girls. It is very popular with young people and is a representative of Shibuya fashion. There are more than 100 boutiques in this 2-storey basement and 8-storey building. The young people who come here are very avant-garde and trend-conscious, paying attention to the shape, color and unique style of the clothing itself. Here, you can often see individual girls dressed in hot clothes, dark skin and even bleached hair, which is a beautiful landscape. From the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station, at the end of the intersection in front of you is Shibuya 109. On the outer wall of this cylindrical building, the most popular records, movies, TV series, etc. are posted, which are very eye-catching. Walk into Shibuya 109 and you'll be able to spend hours wandering through the colorful and dazzling array of clothing, accessories, groceries, and more. The clerks are very enthusiastic and will recommend new products of the season to you to help you match your style, but generally do not accept bargaining, and some stores do not provide try-on services. If you are tired from shopping, you can go to the cafe or restaurant on the 7th and 8th floors to have something to eat. There are also many popular brand clothing stores around Shibuya 109, such as H&M, Forever21, Zara, etc., as well as drug stores and electrical stores, you can go shopping together.Show Less
- 4.6/583 ReviewsFreebased on 2238 reviews"Golden Street in Shinjuku can be considered as a bar alley with small bars. If you like retro sensibility, you must go ㅎㅎ"Tokyo6km from downtownHighlights: Shinjuku Golden Street is located between the passage of the Ward Office in front of the Shinjuku Ward Government Building and the Garden Shrine. There are more than 200 miniature bars in a three-story wooden building complex. Now, the 260 shops lining the street have brought unprecedented prosperity to Golden Street, full of comic bars and small restaurants. Many writers, poets, cartoonists, filmmakers, dramatists, publishers, editors and other cultural people frequent this place.Show Less
- 4.5/5221 ReviewsFreebased on 2175 reviews"Japan has lost this temple, it seems very clean, because its geographical location is relatively special, this temple when I went there were a lot of monks here to read scriptures, cultivate their body, such a scene looks so quiet, so peaceful"Tokyo2.2km from downtownHighlights: Zojo-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Tokyo’s Minato ward. Zojo-ji is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan, the rulers of Japan during the Edo period. Six of the Tokugawa shoguns are buried in the Taitoku-in Mausoleum on the temple grounds. Zojo-ji’s main gate is the oldest wooden building in Tokyo, dating from 1622. Today, the cathedral and other structures have been rebuilt, and Zojo-ji Temple continues to serve as the main temple of the Pure Land Sect Buddhism and a central seminary for priests and novices. Set near Tokyo Tower, the temple complex is a great place for a stroll and for taking some great pictures.Show Less
- 4.4/579 ReviewsFreebased on 1127 reviews"It is a very beautiful place. Worth a visit It is unique that reflects the way of life of Japan as well. Can travel easily using public transport. It is a lively place at night."Tokyo6.4km from downtownHighlights: Located in Shinjuku District, it consists of many alleys. There are many small bars and restaurants in these alleys. These bars and restaurants are very small in size, generally only have 2-6 seats, but they all create a very private space for customers. . In these alleys, you can taste delicious local food such as teriyaki chicken, you can also drink sake and beer in bars or Japanese-style izakaya, see the local people around, feel Some local customs.Show Less
- 4.6/51,637 ReviewsFreebased on 4455 reviews"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!"Tokyo3.6km from downtownHighlights: 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
FAQ
What are some Best Local Attractions in Tokyo?
Some Best Local Attractions in Tokyo include:Meiji Jingu|Kaminarimon Gate|Tokyo Midtown|Ginza|Nakamise-dori Street
What are some highly-rated Best Local Attractions in Tokyo?
Some highly-rated Best Local Attractions in Tokyo include:Meiji Jingu:4.6|Kaminarimon Gate:4.5|Tokyo Midtown:4.5|Ginza:4.7|Nakamise-dori Street:4.4
At what locations in Tokyo can Best Local Attractions in Tokyo be found?
The Best Local Attractions in Tokyo are mainly located in:Meiji Jingu:Tokyo|Kaminarimon Gate:Tokyo|Tokyo Midtown:Tokyo|Ginza:Tokyo|Nakamise-dori Street:Tokyo
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