In short
Cross Shibuya Crossing and see it from above, eat in Shinjuku's tiny alleys, visit Sensō-ji in Asakusa and Meiji Shrine near Harajuku, and book a teamLab museum. Then go deeper: Tsukiji's outer market for breakfast, Akihabara for anime and games, Yanaka and Shimokitazawa for old Tokyo and vintage shops. Get an IC card like Suica or Pasmo, and plan each day around one or two areas.
| Area | Best for | Don't miss |
|---|---|---|
| Shibuya & Harajuku | Energy and fashion | Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street |
| Shinjuku | Nights out | Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Shinjuku Gyoen |
| Asakusa & Ueno | Old Tokyo | Sensō-ji, Ueno Park and museums |
| Ginza & Tsukiji | Food and shopping | Tsukiji outer market, department store food halls |
| Akihabara | Anime and games | Electronics shops, arcades |
Before you go
Tokyo is enormous but easy. Trains are clean, punctual and well signed in English. Plan each day around one or two neighborhoods on the same line.
- Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo, also available in your phone's wallet) for trains, buses and convenience stores.
- Book popular spots ahead: teamLab, observation decks like Shibuya Sky, and well-known restaurants.
- Carry some cash for small restaurants and shrines, and carry your trash: there are few public bins.
1Shibuya Crossing
The famous scramble crossing, where hundreds of people cross from every direction at once. Watch from above at Shibuya Sky or a café window, then walk across yourself.
2Shinjuku's alleys
Omoide Yokocho's smoky yakitori stalls and Golden Gai's tiny bars, some seating only a handful of people. Go after dark. Some bars charge a seating fee.
3Sensō-ji in Asakusa
Tokyo's oldest temple, through the Kaminarimon gate and down Nakamise Street's snack stalls. Come early in the morning or at night, when it's lit and quiet.
4Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
A forest shrine in the middle of the city, a short walk from Takeshita Street's crêpes and fashion. Cat Street and Omotesandō offer a calmer, stylish walk.
5teamLab
teamLab's immersive digital art museums, Planets in Toyosu and Borderless at Azabudai Hills, are among the most popular experiences in the city. Book timed tickets well ahead.
6Breakfast at Tsukiji's outer market
The wholesale fish market moved to Toyosu, but Tsukiji's outer market still serves sushi, tamagoyaki and grilled seafood from early morning.
7Akihabara
Multi-story arcades, anime and manga shops, retro game stores and themed cafés. Even if it's not your thing, it's an experience.
8Ueno Park
Museums, a pond with swan boats and, in spring, one of Tokyo's busiest cherry blossom spots. Ameyoko market's street food is next door.
9Yanaka
A slice of old Tokyo that survived war and earthquakes: temples, wooden houses, a cemetery path and cats on Yanaka Ginza's shopping street.
10Shimokitazawa
Vintage clothes, record shops, small theaters and coffee. It's a relaxed neighborhood, great for an afternoon.
11A view at night
From Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Sky or the free observatory at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, the city lights go on forever.
12A day trip
Kamakura's Great Buddha and seaside temples, Nikko's shrines in the forest, or Hakone's hot springs with a chance of seeing Mount Fuji. Each makes an easy day by train.
Make it your own
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Meet people in Tokyo
Tokyo can feel overwhelming on your own. Pingo shows travelers in Tokyo on your dates and events you can join, from izakaya nights to walking tours, so you can share a dinner or a day.
