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Tokyo: places to go and things to do
Tokyo outings work best by district: Asakusa and Ueno for temples and museums, Harajuku and Shinjuku for shrines and gardens, or Tsukiji for food. Free public spaces and paid observation decks answer different budgets.
Getting around Tokyo
Use rail and subway to move between districts, then walk within a selected area. Station exits matter: a general station pin can leave you on the wrong side of a large complex. Keep Asakusa and Ueno together, and allow a separate rail journey for Harajuku, Shinjuku, or Tsukiji.
Plan for the weather
Summer heat and humidity call for shorter outdoor stretches and indoor breaks. Rain can make a museum preferable to a skyline viewpoint, and seasonal garden displays depend on the date. Check shrine and garden closing times, since public-looking grounds are not necessarily open through the night.
Places covered in these guides
- Sensoji Temple
Asakusa · Temple. A Buddhist temple and surrounding visitor streets in Asakusa.
- Ueno Park
Ueno · Public park. A public park containing paths, cultural institutions, and different visitor facilities.
- Tokyo National Museum
Ueno · Art and history museum. A museum of Japanese and Asian cultural objects within the Ueno cultural district.
- Meiji Jingu
Harajuku · Shinto shrine. A Shinto shrine with wooded approaches near Harajuku.
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku · Garden. A landscaped garden with several garden styles and seasonal outdoor displays.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government observatories
Shinjuku · Observation rooms. Public observation rooms in the Metropolitan Government complex in Shinjuku.
- Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukiji · Food market. A food and shopping market distinct from the wholesale fish market that moved to Toyosu.
- SHIBUYA SKY
Shibuya · Observation attraction. A ticketed rooftop observation experience above Shibuya.