Tokyo is a city located in the eastern part of Honshu Island, Japan. It includes the Tokyo metropolitan area with expanded and connected urban areas. It is currently the largest metropolitan area in the world and the most important world-class city in Asia.

Tokyo's famous tourist attractions include Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, National Diet Building, Sensoji Temple, Hama-rikyu, Ueno Park and Zoo, Kasai Rinkai Park, Odaiba and Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Disneyland, Yoyogi Park, Hibiya Park, etc.

The more distinctive competitions are baseball and sumo. To watch baseball, you can go to Tokyo Stadium at Korakuen Station, which is the home of the Tokyo Giants. To watch sumo, you can go to Ryogoku near Akihabara, where there is both Ryogoku Kokugikan and many sumo wrestlers' stables (clubs), each with its own name and logo.

The Edo-Tokyo Museum is also worth a visit. The areas near several major stations on the Yamanote Line are also good places for fun and sightseeing. For example, Sunshine Tower near Ikebukuro is home to many aquariums, art galleries, and museums. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Kabukicho, and shopping districts near Shinjuku are also home to information about fashion, music, makeup, belongings, hairstyles, and even lifestyles for young people in Japan.

Near Ueno, there are traditional Japanese theaters, the Tokyo National Museum of Art, the National Museum of Nature and Science, the National Museum of Western Art, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. On Sundays, the main streets of Ginza and Shinjuku are closed to vehicles, and they become a paradise for pedestrians, with street artists performing or performing, vendors from all over the world selling various handicrafts, and young people playing on the streets.

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East Tokyo

West Tokyo

South Tokyo

North Tokyo

Central Tokyo

Popular attractions for family trips

Tourism tips

East Tokyo

① Sensoji Temple (free)

Sensoji Temple is the most famous and oldest temple and one of the symbols of Tokyo. There are many famous buildings, historical sites and scenic spots in the temple, such as the five-story pagoda. Every year around New Year's Day, there are huge crowds of pilgrims coming to worship. Turn right after entering the temple, there is a large fountain called the hand-washing pond, and the water is drinkable. There are also many cafes, dessert shops and restaurants near the temple. If you are tired of shopping, choose one to sit and enjoy a relaxing afternoon quietly.

Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

② Tokyo Skytree (2060 yen for adults, 930 yen for children)

The best place to see the night view of the city! It is known as the "world's tallest tower". You can look down through the glass "Tenbo Deck" to overlook the night view of Tokyo. It is really spectacular and exciting!

Address: 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

③ Kiyosumi Shirakawa (free)

Address: Koto-ku, Tokyo

④ Nakamise-dori Street

The 300-meter-long approach from the Kaminarimon Gate of Sensō-ji Temple to the Hozomon Gate and the main hall is called "Nakamise". On both sides of the road are rows of large and small shops that have continued since the Edo period. There are about 90 shops selling Japan's most distinctive local products and a variety of tourist souvenirs, auspicious items, folk crafts, kimonos, and snacks that Japanese people like to eat. The bustling crowds and the wide variety of goods make it a unique scene that is different from other temples.

Address: Asakusa, Tai-ku, Tokyo

West Tokyo

① Meiji Shrine (500 yen for adults, 200 yen for children)

Many people come to Meiji Shrine to pray, hold ceremonies such as coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. It is also the most popular place for Hatsumode every year.

Meiji Shrine is an important shrine of Japanese Shintoism. It is located on the north side of Yoyogi Park in Harajuku, Shibuya District. It enshrines the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken. Many people come here to pray every year, especially on New Year's Day. Every year, thousands of tourists and locals come here to pray for their families' safety, academic success, and career success. Many Japanese people also choose to hold traditional Japanese weddings at Meiji Shrine, so it is very likely that you will witness a Japanese wedding here.

Address: 1-1 Yoyogi Kamisonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

② Kichijoji (free)

Address: Musashino-shi, Tokyo

③ Futako Tamagawa (free)

Address: Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

④ Ghibli Museum in Mitaka (1,000 yen for those over 19 years old)

The Ghibli Museum, built by animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has no fixed route and many small surprises in the corners. The first floor shows the production process of animation, the second floor is Hayao Miyazaki's studio, and the third floor sells souvenirs. In addition, there is a large model of Castle in the Sky and a Totoro bus for children to play.

Address: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo

⑤ Shibuya Shopping District

There are many people at all times, department stores are lined up, and the night view is particularly beautiful. It is one of the most prosperous areas in Tokyo and a favorite shopping place for young people in Tokyo. The famous Shibuya 109 Building has gone beyond the significance of a shopping mall and has become a representative of Shibuya GAL fashion. There are department stores and fashion stores here, and there are all kinds of small shops on the street. In addition to shopping, there are many restaurants, bars, clubs, live houses and other places here, showing popular culture.

⑥ Omotesando Tokyo's fashion mecca

A straight road out of Meiji Jingu is Omotesando, which can be called Tokyo's fashion mecca. The street is full of flagship stores designed by famous architects invited by big brands. Kawakubo's Trade Museum, Moma Art Store, and Chanel's limited cooperation store are all settled here.

However, compared with the super luxury brands on both sides of the main road, the various small shops winding in from the side roads on both sides are the essence of Omotesando. You will find shops such as Aesop, which is famous for its design sense, small handmade jewelry stores, interesting vintage stores, second-hand stores, various fun stationery, and a collection of a group of avant-garde designers. Going a little further ahead is the famous reuse design store pass the baton, which means baton as the name suggests. It encourages everyone to cherish and use beautiful things through the recycling and redesign of old things.

Southern Tokyo

① Tokyo Tower (900 yen for adults, 500 yen for children)

Tokyo Tower is a landmark building in Tokyo and the second tallest self-supporting iron tower in Japan, second only to Tokyo Skytree. It is not only a radio tower, but also an observation tower with two observation decks and a variety of entertainment facilities. If you want to enjoy the beauty of Tokyo or experience Japanese culture and technology, then Tokyo Tower is a must-see attraction.

Address: 4-2-8 Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo

② Odaiba Seaside Park (free)

The main tourist attraction in Odaiba is Odaiba Seaside Park, which has the only beach in Tokyo. There is a walking path along the coast to enjoy the sea view and the Rainbow Bridge. Japanese dramas are often filmed here. Tokyo Big Sight, Fuji TV Building, Toyota Automobile Museum, Marine Science Museum and National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation are located here. Travelers who love to take night photos should not miss this place.

Address: 1-4-5 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

③ LEGO Discovery Center (Adults 2,400 yen)

Address: 3rd floor, Deck City Tokyo Beach, 1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

④ National Art Center, Tokyo (free)

The National Art Center, Tokyo (free) is the last art museum designed by the famous architect Kisho Kurokawa. Its design concept is "art museum in the forest". The museum's logo is composed of many red lines and is designed by art director Kashiwa Sato.

Address: 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

North Tokyo

① Ueno Park (free)

Ueno Park is the largest park in Tokyo, covering an area of 525,000 square meters. It was originally the family temple of the Tokugawa shogunate and the private residences of some lords. It was converted into a park in 1873. Ueno Park, known as the "treasure trove of historical sites and cultural assets", has historical sites such as Kanei-ji Temple, Tokugawa Family Mausoleum, Togigu Shrine, Kiyomizu-dō Temple, and the bronze statue of Saigo Takamori. These Edo and Meiji era buildings are scattered among the green pines and cypresses, and are very suitable for the lake and mountains.

Address: 5-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

② Nippori (free)

Address: Arakawa-ku, Tokyo

③ Ikebukuro (free)

It is very popular with Chinese tourists, especially around the East Exit. The East Exit is the best place for shopping in Ikebukuro. Then there are the Tobu Department Store and Seibu Department Store next to Ikebukuro Station.

Address: Toshima-ku, Tokyo

④ Ameyoko Arcade

Ameyoko Street extends from under the elevated railway bridge south of Ueno Station to Ameyoko in Okachimachi. In the early days, it was famous for selling second-hand goods of the US military. Now, it mainly sells various "civilian-style" goods such as snacks, biscuits, cosmetics, dry goods, and fish. There are also fresh fish and seafood to taste. Because Ameyokocho is well-known far and wide, it attracts many merchants to rush into the nearby business district, where you can buy everything you need at once.

Address: 4-6 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

⑤ National Science Museum

Located in Ueno Park, it is the only national comprehensive science museum in Japan for natural history and science and technology history. Among them, the Japanese Pavilion building looks like an airplane and is designated as an important cultural property of Japan.

Address: 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Central Tokyo

① Ginza (free)

Ginza is the most famous commercial district in Tokyo. It is as famous as the Champs Elysees in Paris and Fifth Avenue in New York. It is one of the three most prosperous shopping streets in the world. Ginza has a total of 8 streets. The central street runs from 1-chome to 8-chome, and the intersection of 4-chome is the most famous.

If time is limited, then department stores such as Mitsukoshi, Wako Matsuya, and Matsuzakaya in Ginza 4-chome can meet the needs of most people. If time is sufficient, almost all international brand stores such as LV, Gucci, Chanel, Cartier, and Armani are gathered here. In addition, brands such as Muji, Loft, Uniqlo, Shiseido, and Fancl also have flagship stores.

Address: Chuo-ku, Tokyo

② Akihabara (free)

An electronic business district famous for its large number of electronic appliance stores, shopping malls, and information industry companies. Geographically, it roughly covers Sotokanda, Kanda Sakumacho, Kanda Hanaokacho, and Taito-ku in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Most of the stores in the Akihabara area sell home appliances, computers, and related peripheral derivative products. Together with Nihonbashi in Osaka and Osu in Nagoya, they are collectively known as the "Three Major Electric Streets in Japan."

As a holy place in the hearts of otakus, Akihabara is full of animation, comics, video games, figure shops, various idol shops, maid cafes, etc. You can often see various cosplay figures here. It can be said that it is one of the places closest to the second dimension in the world.

Address: Taito District, Tokyo

③ Tokyo Dome City Amusement Park (free admission)

Address: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo District, Tokyo

④ Kagurazaka (free)

Address: Kurimachi, Shinjuku District, Tokyo

Popular attractions for family tours

① Tokyo Disney Resort

Tokyo Disney Resort is said to be the largest Disneyland in Asia. It is divided into two amusement parks, Disneyland and DisneySea. The latter is the only Disneyland with an ocean theme in the world. The cute Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Mickey Mouse and Snow White are all there. It feels like entering a fairy tale world when you enter. 

Address: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

② Harry Potter Studios Tokyo

Harry Potter Studios, which just opened in June this year, is the world's largest indoor Harry Potter facility. Many classic scenes such as the Hogwarts Hall, Diagon Alley, and Platform 94 are restored here. Ride a flying broom, taste butter beer, and find your own magic robe and wand in the super-large souvenir shop to fulfill your and your children's Harry Potter dream.

Address: 1-1-7 Kasuga-cho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo

③ Yomiuri Land

The largest amusement park in Tokyo, only 30 minutes away from Shinjuku Station. This is an attraction where adults and children can have fun all year round. In spring, you can take the roller coaster Bandit and fly among the cherry blossoms, go to the water park in summer to experience the summer coolness, take the cable car and Ferris wheel to enjoy the red leaves in autumn, and enjoy the gem lighting show in winter.

Address: 4015-1 Yanoguchi, Inagi City, Tokyo

④ Shinagawa Aquarium

The aquarium is based on the concept of "getting close to the sea and the river". It has set up huge tunnel aquariums, jellyfish halls, seal halls and other facilities, exhibiting about 450 species and a total of about 4,000 marine creatures. Marine life performances are held here every day, and children can observe and learn about marine life through these activities.

Address: 3-2-1 Katsushima, Shinagawa District, Tokyo, Shinagawa District Residents Park

⑤ Japan Science and Innovation Museum

The museum has 8 floors above ground and 2 floors underground. There are interpreters in each exhibition hall to conduct interactive experiments with the audience. Here, you can learn about the latest science and technology with your children, see the humanoid robot ASIMO, the bionic robot ALTER and OTONAROID. You can also experience making robots to cultivate your children's interest in science and technology.

Address: 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto District, Tokyo

⑥ Ryogoku Kokugikan

To feel a city, you have to start with its history. Sumo, a competitive game beyond our knowledge, is actually quite exciting... It is said that those famous sumo wrestlers are accompanied by beautiful models. The powerful sumo wrestlers are very respected and have a high status in Japan.

Travel Notes

① Accommodation:

Pay attention to hotel check-in and ask the check-in time in advance (most hotels in Japan check in at 3 or 4 pm, and check out at 10 am).

The cherry blossom viewing, summer festival, and autumn leaf viewing are the most popular times for tourists in Tokyo. It is best to book air tickets and hotels 1-2 months in advance.

② Transportation:

Subway: Tokyo subway has 24h tickets, 48h tickets, and 72h tickets. (Except for JR lines and other private routes), basically all subways in Tokyo can be reached.

Car rental: If you need to rent a car to travel in Japan, you need to show a Japanese driver's license or an international driver's license, and drive on the left. Many car rental companies have counters at the airport, and the rental prices of each company are different. Cars are rented in units of 6 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours. Gasoline is full when renting. When returning the car, you need to fill it with gas or pay the rental company for gas.

③ Currency exchange:

In Tokyo, institutions or stores marked with "鸡换商" can exchange foreign currency. However, a certain amount of handling fee will be charged for the exchange.

Most of the banks in Tokyo accept Suica cards, Applepay, visa, etc., but some small shops and roadside stalls can only accept cash. It is recommended to bring some cash with you when you go out.

④ Must-have apps for mobile phones:

Translation: Google Translate

Translation: Jspeak

It can instantly translate what you say into Japanese.

Transportation: Google maps

Transportation: Transfer Guide

A powerful Japanese transportation information query application. It covers a variety of transportation modes such as Shinkansen, JR, private railways, subways, buses and ferries, and also provides detailed flight schedules

Transportation: "Japan Taxi National Evening One-stop Car"

Japan Taxi is one of the largest taxi reservation applications in Japan, covering 47 prefectures across the country, and also provides an English interface and supports online payment. It is one of the must-have mobile applications when traveling in Japan. No matter where you are, as long as you have Japan Taxi in hand, you can easily book a taxi to make your journey smoother.

Payment: Apple Wallet / Suica App

Suica is an electronic payment tool in Japan, similar to Octopus in Hong Kong and Macau Pass in Macau. It can be used not only for subways, buses and trains, but also for payments at convenience stores and vending machines.

Food: Tabelog

Tabelog is a Japanese version of an app similar to Dianping, Yelp and Openrice. This app has a collection of more than 800,000 restaurants across Japan, making it easy to find your favorite restaurant.

Food: Gurunavi <る公

Gurunavi "百龍飛" is another widely used app in Japan that can complement Tabelog to provide you with more comprehensive information about restaurants across Japan.

Weather: tenki. JP

The advantage of this weather app is that it can accurately predict the weather conditions in the next few days. Through this app, you can view the weather forecast for the current day and the next few days, including detailed information such as temperature, probability of rainfall, humidity, etc.

For more information on Japan travel, please refer to the official Tokyo Tourism website https://www.gotokyo.org/cn/index.html

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