Things to Do

Things to Do in Tokyo

There are 120 attractions in Tokyo. Tokyo Tower, communications tower resembling eiffel tower with city views, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Tokyo Tower
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Tokyo Tower
Communications tower resembling Eiffel Tower with city views
Church
Tokyo Disneyland
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Tokyo Disneyland
Large theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort
Park
Great Buddha of Kamakura
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Great Buddha of Kamakura
Large outdoor bronze Buddha statue near Kamakura temples
Area
Kōtoku-in
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Kōtoku-in
Buddhist temple housing Kamakura's Great Buddha
Temple
Sensō-ji
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Sensō-ji
Ancient Tokyo Buddhist temple with famous Kaminarimon gate
Shrine
Tokyo Skytree
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Tokyo Skytree
Tall broadcasting tower with panoramic observation decks
Tower
Meiji Shrine
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Meiji Shrine
Shinto shrine surrounded by tranquil forested grounds
Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
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Shibuya Crossing
Busy Tokyo intersection famed for massive pedestrian flows
Area
Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage
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Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage
Trail
Nakasendo Trail
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Nakasendo Trail
Trail
Tokyo DisneySea
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Tokyo DisneySea
Nautical-themed Disney park adjacent to Tokyo Disney Resort
Amusement Park
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Public art museum hosting rotating exhibitions in Ueno
Museum
Tokyo National Museum
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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest museum showcasing Asian art and antiquities
Museum
National Art Center, Tokyo
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National Art Center, Tokyo
Large exhibition space with temporary contemporary art shows
Museum
National Museum of Western Art
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National Museum of Western Art
Ueno museum focused on Western art masterpieces
Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
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Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Museum dedicated to photography and visual media exhibitions
Museum
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Japan's national modern art museum in Tokyo
Museum
Meguro Parasitological Museum
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Meguro Parasitological Museum
Small museum dedicated to parasites and public education
Museum
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
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Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
Distinctive Tokyo skyscraper housing vocational schools
Building
Yasukuni Shrine
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Yasukuni Shrine
Shinto shrine commemorating Japan's war dead, politically contentious
Shrine
Hamura, Tokyo
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Hamura, Tokyo
Residential city in Tokyo Metropolis, suburban character
Area
Tokyo Imperial Palace
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
Imperial residence in central Tokyo surrounded by gardens
Palace
Nissan Stadium (Yokohama)
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Nissan Stadium (Yokohama)
Large Yokohama stadium hosting football and concerts
Stadium
Edo Castle
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Edo Castle
Former shogunate palace at Tokyo Imperial Palace site
Monument
Nippon Budokan
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Nippon Budokan
Indoor arena originally built for judo competitions
Stadium
Saitama Stadium 2002
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Saitama Stadium 2002
Large Japanese football stadium used in the 2002 World Cup
Stadium
Yokohama Landmark Tower
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Yokohama Landmark Tower
Tall Yokohama skyscraper with observation deck and offices
Building
Ueno Park
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Ueno Park
Large Tokyo park with museums, zoo, and cherry trees
Park
Enoshima
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Enoshima
Small coastal island with shrines and Mount Fuji views
Island
Tokyo Disney Resort
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Tokyo Disney Resort
Large theme-park resort complex near Tokyo with attractions
Park
Tsukiji fish market
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Tsukiji fish market
Historic Tokyo fish market known for tuna auctions
Market
Tokyo Dome
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Tokyo Dome
Indoor stadium in Tokyo hosting baseball and concerts
Stadium
Ajinomoto Stadium
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Ajinomoto Stadium
Tokyo stadium primarily used for football and concerts
Stadium
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo
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St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo
Modernist Catholic cathedral designed by Kenzo Tange
Church
Tokyo Mosque
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Tokyo Mosque
Large Ottoman-style mosque serving Tokyo's Muslim community
Mosque
Yoyogi Park
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Yoyogi Park
Large Tokyo park popular for cherry blossoms
Park
Akasaka Palace
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Akasaka Palace
State guest house and Neo-Baroque palace in Tokyo
Palace
Ghibli Museum
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Ghibli Museum
Museum dedicated to Studio Ghibli's animation art
Museum
Ueno Zoo
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Ueno Zoo
Tokyo's historic zoo in Ueno Park housing diverse species
Museum
National Museum of Nature and Science
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National Museum of Nature and Science
Tokyo museum covering natural history and scientific exhibits
Museum
Mount Takao
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Mount Takao
Accessible Tokyo mountain with historic temple and trails
Mountain
Nihonbashi
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Nihonbashi
Historic commercial district and bridge in Tokyo's financial center
Area
NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building
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NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building
Tokyo skyscraper notable for large clock and height
Tower
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
Historic Kamakura Shinto shrine central to samurai culture
Religious Site
Kasai Rinkai Park
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Kasai Rinkai Park
Tokyo waterfront park with aquarium and Ferris wheel
Park
Hamarikyu Gardens
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Hamarikyu Gardens
Historic Tokyo garden featuring tidal pond and teahouse
Palace
Inokashira Park
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Inokashira Park
Tokyo park with pond, shrine, and small zoo
Park
Yumenoshima Park
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Yumenoshima Park
Tokyo waterfront park on reclaimed island with sports facilities
Park
Artizon Museum
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Artizon Museum
Contemporary art museum in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district
Museum
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium
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Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium
Dedicated rugby stadium in central Tokyo
Stadium
Edo-Tokyo Museum
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Museum displaying Tokyo's urban history and Edo period
Museum
Miraikan
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Miraikan
National science museum in Tokyo focusing on innovation
Museum
Yokohama Marine Tower
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Yokohama Marine Tower
Lighthouse-style observation tower in Yokohama harbor
Tower
Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan
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Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan
Museum exhibiting Japan's currency history and banknotes
Museum
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Open-air museum in Tokyo exhibiting historic Japanese buildings
Museum
Holy Resurrection Cathedral
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Holy Resurrection Cathedral
Russian Orthodox cathedral in Tokyo notable for onion domes
Religious Site
Kabuki-za
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Kabuki-za
Tokyo theater specializing in traditional kabuki performances.
Theater
National Theatre of Japan
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National Theatre of Japan
Tokyo national theatre for Noh, bunraku, and kabuki
Theater
Sōji-ji
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Sōji-ji
Major Zen Buddhist temple with extensive temple grounds
Temple
Hibiya Park
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Hibiya Park
Large public park in central Tokyo with rose gardens
Park
Hikawa Shrine
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Hikawa Shrine
Historic Shinto shrine in Saitama, ancient worship site
Religious Site
Tokyo Metro Museum
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Tokyo Metro Museum
Museum showcasing Tokyo subway history and rolling stock
Museum
Engaku-ji
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Engaku-ji
Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura, historic Zen center
Temple
Hie Shrine
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Hie Shrine
Urban Shinto shrine in Tokyo, famed for festivals
Shrine
Kitanomaru Park
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Kitanomaru Park
Urban park adjacent to Tokyo Imperial Palace
Park
New National Theatre Tokyo
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New National Theatre Tokyo
Major Tokyo performing arts center for opera and theatre
Opera House
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Yokohama
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Yokohama
Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral in Yokohama's Naka ward
Church
Gokoku-ji
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Gokoku-ji
Historic Buddhist temple located in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward
Temple
Kanda, Tokyo
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Kanda, Tokyo
Commercial district in central Tokyo with electronics shops
Area
Kenchō-ji
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Kenchō-ji
Historic Zen temple in Kamakura, major Buddhist complex
Temple
Musashinonomori Park
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Musashinonomori Park
Large Tokyo park and greenbelt between city wards
Park
Nezu Shrine
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Nezu Shrine
Historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo, famous azalea garden
Shrine
Rikugi-en Gardens
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Rikugi-en Gardens
Historic Edo-period strolling garden in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward
Park
Zōjō-ji
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Zōjō-ji
Major Buddhist temple in Tokyo near Tokyo Tower
Temple
Asakusa Mosque
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Asakusa Mosque
Small Tokyo mosque serving local Muslim community near Asakusa
Mosque
Imperial Theatre (Tokyo)
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Imperial Theatre (Tokyo)
Historic Tokyo theatre hosting musicals and stage productions
Theater
Yokohama Curry Museum
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Yokohama Curry Museum
Small museum celebrating curry culture and regional recipes
Museum
Jindai Botanical Garden
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Jindai Botanical Garden
Extensive botanical garden in Tokyo with historic plants
Park
Sarushima
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Sarushima
Uninhabited bay island with military ruins and beaches
Island
Yushima Tenmangū
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Yushima Tenmangū
Shinto shrine in Tokyo dedicated to scholarship deity Tenjin
Shrine
Ariake Tennis Park
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Ariake Tennis Park
Tokyo tennis complex hosting tournaments and public courts
Park
Asukayama Park
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Asukayama Park
Historic Tokyo park noted for cherry blossoms
Park
Inamuragasaki
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Inamuragasaki
Scenic coastal cape near Kamakura with ocean views
Cape
Kaminarimon
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Kaminarimon
Iconic outer gate of Sensō-ji temple in Asakusa
Area
Kan'ei-ji
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Kan'ei-ji
Historic Edo-period temple complex in Ueno, Tokyo
Temple
Shakujii Park
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Shakujii Park
Large Tokyo park with ponds and cherry trees
Park
Yokohama Archives of History
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Yokohama Archives of History
Museum documenting Yokohama's port history and foreign settlement
Museum
Yokohama Three Towers
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Yokohama Three Towers
Three landmark towers symbolizing Yokohama's historic skyline
Amusement Park
Atago Shrine (Tokyo)
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Atago Shrine (Tokyo)
Historic Shinto shrine atop Tokyo's Atago Hill
Shrine
Kinuta Park
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Kinuta Park
Large Tokyo park popular for picnics and cherry blossoms
Park
Komazawa Olympic Park
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Komazawa Olympic Park
Large Tokyo park complex built for 1964 Olympics
Park
Nogeyama Zoo
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Nogeyama Zoo
Free-admission zoo in Yokohama with varied species
Zoo
Nogi Shrine (Tokyo)
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Nogi Shrine (Tokyo)
Shinto shrine commemorating General Nogi Maresuke
Shrine
Odaiba Marine Park
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Odaiba Marine Park
Seaside park with Tokyo Bay views and beach
Park
Yamashita Park
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Yamashita Park
Seaside park in Yokohama with historic monuments
Park
Yomiuriland
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Yomiuriland
Amusement park with rides, seasonal illuminations, pools
Park
Yushima Seidō
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Yushima Seidō
Historic Confucian temple and shrine in Tokyo
Temple
Mizumoto Park
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Mizumoto Park
Large Tokyo park with ponds and family recreation
Park
Shinjuku Central Park
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Shinjuku Central Park
Urban park adjacent to Tokyo's Shinjuku skyscrapers
Park
Yamatane Museum
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Yamatane Museum
Tokyo museum specialising in modern Japanese paintings
Museum