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Tokyo

Places, experiences, your kind of trip.

Explore Tokyo through contrasting worlds: Asakusa’s temples, Ueno’s museums, Shibuya’s energy and quiet gardens. Choose only a few areas each day to enjoy the details rather than spending the trip changing trains.

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SEE & EXPERIENCE

Places to put on your list

Asakusa & Sensō-ji

Kaminarimon’s great lantern marks the approach to the temple, reached through Nakamise’s shopping street. Notice traditional objects and details on the gates before exploring the surroundings of Sensō-ji. The Sumida riverbanks provide a change of pace after the busy lanes; respect prayer spaces and follow any signs about photography during your visit.

Meiji-jingū & Shibuya

Meiji-jingū’s wooded approaches lead to a shrine removed from the immediate bustle of the streets. Harajuku and Shibuya reveal shops, cafés and the famous crossing. The contrast between these atmospheres is the attraction: choose the areas that interest you, keep crossings clear and observe the shrine’s customs rather than rushing between photo stops.

Marunouchi & Ginza

Tokyo Station and Marunouchi’s streets reveal the central city’s architectural and commercial character. Near the Imperial Palace, check which gardens are accessible; in Ginza, department stores and contemporary façades reward a closer look too. Identify your station exit before walking so that you begin on the side that suits the places you want to explore.

ART, CULTURE & CURIOSITY

Museums worth exploring

Tokyo National Museum

In Ueno Park, a starting point for Japanese art and history.

National Museum of Nature and Science

Natural history and science collections, easily paired with a walk in Ueno.

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Immersive digital art in Azabudai Hills. Book an available time slot, especially during busy periods.

STEP OUTSIDE

Nature, beaches and nearby places

Shinjuku Gyoen

A spacious garden for slowing down between neighbourhoods; check its opening calendar.

Mount Takao

A hill escape west of Tokyo. Choose a trail suited to your ability and check footwear and weather.

Kamakura & the Shōnan coast

Temples and seaside for a day beyond Tokyo, allowing time for trains and local journeys.

DISCOVER TOGETHER

Things to do with family

Dinosaurs and science in Ueno

The National Museum of Nature and Science introduces Japan and the natural world through collections and fossils. Choose a theme with the children, then look for a few examples together. Check the museum map and language resources before visiting; Ueno Park offers a chance to take a break outside afterwards.

Look closely at the Tokyo National Museum

Ceramics, works of art and swords offer a tangible introduction to Japan’s artistic history. With children, look for animals, patterns or materials rather than reading every label. Select a few rooms according to the collections on display, alternating close observation with breaks to keep the discoveries enjoyable for everyone.

TIME TOGETHER

Ideas for couples

The gardens of Shinjuku Gyoen

Move between Japanese garden compositions, landscaped spaces and broad lawns to discover different approaches to garden design. Colours change with the season, although a particular blossom is never guaranteed. Choose a few paths to explore together, checking entry arrangements and the garden’s rules before your visit to Shinjuku Gyoen.

Walk into Mount Takao’s scenery

Woodland trails and Yakuō-in temple reveal a different side of Tokyo’s surroundings. Choose a route for your fitness and the weather; using an uphill lift does not remove all walking towards the higher areas. Bring water, suitable shoes and enough daylight for the return journey from the mountain.

THE JOY OF DISCOVERY

With children

Explore our family ideas together. Check age limits, access and booking requirements with each venue before visiting.

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The story behind the city

Formerly Edo, the city became the centre of Tokugawa shogunal power in the early seventeenth century. Renamed Tokyo in 1868, it developed into a modern capital. Rebuilding and innovation reshaped its skyline, while temples, gardens and older neighbourhoods preserve memories of Edo.

Practical pointers for your stay

Getting around and enjoying the city

A compatible transit card helps with trains and metro journeys; networks connect but trips can be long. Carry some cash, translated addresses and a transport app. Haneda and Narita are in different locations: check the last train after a late flight.

Seasons & weather

Spring and autumn are often the most comfortable seasons for walking. Cherry blossom timing changes each year. Summer is hot and humid with a rainy period, and typhoons can disrupt travel. Winter is cooler and often suitable for urban sightseeing.

Find your way around

Useful local contacts

Tokyo Tourist Information Centers ↗

Official information desks, including Shinjuku, Ueno and Haneda.

Tokyo Volunteer Guides ↗

Guided visits; check languages, availability and transport or admission costs.

Sources and visitor information

Official sources checked on 27 October 2026. Confirm opening times, bookings and conditions with the venues.

Photo credits

Photographs cropped to fit the layout.