Places To Visit In Tokyo

One of the top places to visit in Tokyo, the Tokyo tower is the world's tallest steel tower at 333 meters in height. Head over to the main deck at the tower which is 150 meters and get a chance to look at a panoramic view of the city. You can also head over to the top deck at 250 meters high and get a bird's eye view of Tokyo.

Location: 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

Timings: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM

One of the best places to visit in Tokyo with kids, the Legoland Discovery Centre is a lego themed park that features lego model buildings, gift shops, and 4D movies. You can also head over to the mainland where you and your kids and use your imagination and build anything out of LEGO. The park is known to have over 3 million lego bricks and shops over 400 lego products.

Location: Island Mall 3F, Decks Tokyo Beach, 1-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Timings: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Head over to Tokyo Disney Resort which is one of the popular tourist places to visit in Tokyo and get a chance to go on many adventures and explore the two theme parks residing inside. While Tokyo Disneyland is the first Disney theme park to be located outside the USA, the Tokyo DisneySea which takes you on a nautical adventure is inspired by the myths and legends of the sea.

Location: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan

Timings: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, Sensō-Ji is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo built in 645, and one of the top places to visit in Tokyo. The top attraction here is the temple complex which is made up of two gates, the main hall, many small sub-temples, and a 5-story pagoda. The outer gate is one of the most popular places to take pictures which also has the giant red chochin lantern weighing around 700 kg. The 5-story pagodas are considered a sacred memorial site and can be visited a few times a year.

Location: 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

One of top the tourist attractions in Tokyo is the Tokyo Skytree which is the tallest structure in Japan with a height of 634 meters. There are two observation decks at the structure, one at 350 meters, named Tembo deck and the highest observation deck at 450 meters, named Tembo Galleria. You can head over to these decks to enjoy a spectacular view of the city.

Location: 1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

Timings: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

If you love visiting historical places, one of the best places to visit in Tokyo is Meiji Jingu which is a shrine dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. The shrine was built after 8 years of the passing of the Emperor, destroyed in the second world war, and was rebuilt shortly after.

Location: 1-1 Yoyogi Kamizono Cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

Timings: 5:40 AM - 4:40 PM

One of the most beautiful places to visit in Tokyo, the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a public garden featuring three types, Japanese traditional, formal, and landscape. The best time to visit here is during spring when you can witness over 1000 cherry trees during their bloom. You can also witness many species of plants in the greenhouse and the gardens and learn more about them.

Location: 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan

Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Located on the original castle from the Edo-era, the Imperial Palace is one of the top places to visit in Tokyo and was once the largest fortress in the world. The castle was also home to the Tokugawa shogun who was the ruler of Japan from 1603 to 1867. You can head over to the gardens, which are divided into three parts, the East Gardens, Kitanomaru Koen Park, and the Kokyo Gaien National Garden.

Location: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan

Timings: 9–11:15am, 1:30–2:45pm

Harajuku, located at Tokyo's Harajuku Station, is the center of Japan's shopping culture and fashion and is one of the intriguing tourist places to visit in Tokyo if you love shopping. The popular place here for teenagers is Takeshita Street which is lined up with many fashion boutiques, stalls, clothes stores, and fast food outlets. You can also head over to Omotesando which is a long avenue that has all of the famous brand stores, cafes, and restaurants for adults.

One of the top tourist attractions in Tokyo, Tokyo National Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums which include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum. Built in 1872, the museum features a large collection of art and archeological artifacts. You can also witness over 4000 items in the permanent museum collection and the museum is also known to host many temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The museum complex consists of six buildings that specialize in different types of art.

Location: 13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan

Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

For all the Japanese animated movie lovers, one of the top tourist places to visit in Tokyo for you is the Ghibli Museum which is an art museum located in Mitaka. A must-visit for fans of Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli which has produced many popular movies such as My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away. You can also get a chance to see many famous characters here including the robot from the movie "Castle in the Sky". You can head over to the first floor where you can learn the history and techniques of animation and visit the small theatre to watch short movies.

Location: 1 Chome-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan

One of the top tourist places to visit in Tokyo, Mount Takao is a natural recreational area that has many hiking trails, a beautiful temple, and breathtaking scenery. Mount Takao is known for its many hiking trails that lead to the slopes of Takosan. You can also head over to the observation deck to look at the stunning view of the city and if it's a clear day, you can also get a chance to look at Mount Fuji.