Tokyo Things to Do

 12 Reviews  Brand new sprawling complex with more than 200 stores. It also includes a Hyatt hotel, a private club, residences in the tower, a arena, a Virgin Cinema, an art center and even a TV studio. Walk... 

 10 Reviews  this is a popular boat cruise especially to persons going to the Asakusa Area. The Assorted cruising boats owned by a company called suijobus takes persons on a 40 minute ride from Hinode Pier (its a... 

 15 Reviews  Visitors to Tokyo may be unaware of its long and fascinating history. This museum provides, in a fairly compact space, a hands-on introduction to "Edo" as the capitol was called until the Meiji era... 

 5 Reviews  This is a small statue of a small dog, where people come and meet. The story behind the statue is a great story. Another must see site. The statue is at the Shibuya crossing, so take the 5 minutes to... 

 20 Reviews  On the way to National Park Nikko to see Rin-No-Ji Temples we stop for a moment to take photos of the vermillion lacquered bridge. The sacred Shinkyo Bridge looks down over the clear water of the... 

 12 Reviews  During the build-up to the actual blooming of the cherry trees, the weather was a little quixotic and there were dire predictions that the blossoms would be affected. I'm sure that wasn't what... 

 8 Reviews  Hato bus is an Icon in Tokyo and the most popular touring comapny in the tokyo area and nearby surrounding. they offer assorted tour packages for morning, afternoon, night tours and whole day and... 

 8 Reviews  No guarantees of course that a tournament will be going while you are in town, but if there is a tournament in progress, it is well worth catching the sumo. There are 6 tournaments a year, 3 of which... 

 8 Reviews  Yokohama offers many special sights and is worth a day trip from Tokyo. As Japan's second most populous city after Tokyo it contributes to the Greater Tokyo area. Being one of Japan's most important... 

 11 Reviews  Yasakuni Shrine is the shrine for Establishing Peace in the Empire. Dedicated to the 2.4 million Japanese war-dead since 1853, it is the most controversial shrine in Japan. A group of class A war... 

 8 Reviews  Since Japanese cannot enjoy gambling in casinos due to government regulations, they have pachinko parlors as a solution. There are many game machines here and you are awarded with small pinballs which... 

 6 Reviews  i'm not sure what to call namja town... it was kind of a food court, an arcade, and a haunted house all rolled into one. it's located off the ikebukuro subway stop in sunshine city (a kind of indoor... 

 5 Reviews  If you are a big fan of Ghibli's movies, you should go to there immediately! Ghibli museum was amazing. I became a child again and enjoyed everything, when I went to there. One of exhibits is "How to... 

 8 Reviews  If you want to see the Tokyo locals let loose, visit Yoyogi Park on a Sunday in the good weather. There, you will see the sidewalks lined with rock bands, 1950's era greasers break-dancing to boom... 

 4 Reviews  Want to see your kids jump with joy? This man-made attraction Sanrio Puroland is an action packed family day. This indoor theme park has many activities for children of all age groups. The park has... 

 9 Reviews  the main house of the Japanese Congress and the main administrative and political center of Japan. Japan is a monarchy/ parliamentary system where the emperor is the head of state but actual political... 

 3 Reviews  Yanaka Cemetary is most famous as the grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of Japan who was forced to resign and give up power to the Imperial Court. The Tokugawa graves are gated so that no... 

 7 Reviews  Walk down Marunochi Naka Dori (nice atmosphere with famous brand shops) and check Marunouchi Building and Shin-Marunouchi Building which are great retail complex. Check the top floor observatory of... 

 4 Reviews  Hope off the train at Shimbashi station (shiodome area is directly connected) and take a walk around the shiodome area. Its a fairly new area with a lot of skyscrapers, so many infact that you do not... 

 7 Reviews  a very nice old temple which provides solace for the believers or just an interesting, historical, relaxing place to be for plain tourists. it's a short walk from the train station. the wooden beams... 

 7 Reviews  Where would you go if you want to see the National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties of Japan? Start from Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park. Particularly Main Building specializing Japanese... 

 4 Reviews  The Boston Red Sox and Oakland A's opened their seasons this year at the home of the Tokyo Tigers--the Tokyo Dome. Other than the baseball stadium, the Dome Area has many other attractions: - A... 

 2 Reviews  Sengakuji is a small temple in Minato-ku, Tokyo, famous for its graveyard where the "47 Ronin" (also known as Akoroshi, the "masterless samurai from Ako") are buried. The story of the 47 loyal ronin...