Tokyo, a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, in which the education of the Japanese makes it more pleasant (if possible) to visit one of the most overpopulated cities on the planet. Get up early to see the Tsukiji Market, visit some of its temples, take a cruise to the island of Odaiba, do not stop eating the best sushi, sashimi or ramen you have ever tried, buy technology in the Akihabara neighborhood or relax in the Yoyogi Park, are just some of the many things you can do in Tokyo.
If it is your first visit to the city we propose a list of the 50 best things to do in Tokyo, based on the 6 days we spent in the city on the trip to Japan in 21 days for free, in which we made a route from Kyoto to Tokyo.
1. Take a cruise on the Sumida river from Asakusa to the island of Odaiba in a futuristic-looking ship.
2. Try the best sushi at the Sushisai restaurant, next to the Tsukiji market and one of the best places to eat in Tokyo.
3. Visit the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the Emperor and Empress Meiji, located in Yoyogi Park.
4. Upload free to the Metropolitan Government Building to have 360º views of the city from its two viewpoints, one of the essential places to visit in Tokyo.
5. Book a room at the Kan Shibuya Karaoke and prepare for the casting of The voice.
6. Watch the sunset from Odaiba Beach, with the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo in the background.
Odaiba Beach
7. Touring the shops of the Ameyoko Market, located between the Okachimachi and Ueno stations, we can find everything from clothes to fresh fish.
8. If you are fond of video games you can not miss the Super Potato store, in the neighborhood of Akihabara, where you will find all kinds of consoles, video games and merchandising of all times.
9. Remember the movie Lost in translation having a drink at the New York Bar at the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel. If you are a fan you can not miss the night tour of Lost in Translation.
10. Walk through Ueno Park to the Toshogu Shrine, which has been preserved since the time of Edo.
11. Go out at night through the Ginza neighborhood full of bright advertising signs that remind us of Times Square.
12. Save a day to make the excursion to Nikko, one of the most beautiful places in Japan, full of temples and sanctuaries in the middle of nature. One of the most essential places to see in Japan.
13. Buy some souvenir in one of the stores on Nakamise Street in the Asakusa neighborhood, one of the oldest shopping streets in the city. A good option to not miss anything about the Asakusa neighborhood is to book this tour with a guide in Spanish that also includes the Akihabara neighborhood.
14. Enjoy the experience of a relaxing hot spring bath at the Oedo Onsen Monogatari, on the island of Odaiba.
15. Try the delicious Kobe meat in Kaiseki 511, one of the best things to do in Tokyo.
16. Visit the Sensoji Temple, the oldest and most famous temple in Tokyo.
Sensoji Temple
17. Remember the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto when crossing the red toriis of the Hie Jinja shrine in Tokyo.
18. If we want to know the history and curiosities of the city, a good option is to book a guided tour of Tokyo in Spanish in which we will visit the main points of interest.
19. Going out at night through Kabukicho, Tokyo's red light district, full of restaurants, bars, karaokes and clubs, where it is impossible to get bored.
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20. Tour the smaller shops of Akihabara, looking for a bargain in electronics or photography.
21. Climb at night to the Mori Tower viewpoint in Roppongi Hills, one of Tokyo's best viewpoints.
22. Relax in Shinjuku Gyoen Park, with gardens and a lake that will make us forget the traffic and the people of the city.
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If you prefer to forget about preparations or have little time, you can book the best tours and excursions in Spanish in Tokyo23. Touring Chuo dori Street, the most famous in Akihabara, full of electronics and manga stores with large billboards, one of the best things to do in Tokyo.
24. Feel in the future when taking the Yurikamome line, the subway line without a driver, from Odaiba to the city with beautiful views.
25. See the Shibuya crossing from the Starbucks, one of the best things to do in Tokyo.
Shibuya crossing from the Starbucks, one of the best things to do in Tokyo.
26. Have an ice cream at a Maid-Café, themed restaurants where the friendly waitresses go with a special uniform. In Akihabara we will find many although they can be a bit expensive.
27. Finding a good hotel, well located and cheaply is quite complicated in Tokyo. We booked at the Horidome Villa Hotel that meets all three B and is near the Shin Nihombash subway stop.
28. Shake hands with Asimo, a famous Honda robot that operates every day between 11 am and 2 pm at the National Museum of Science and Innovation.
29. Book a day to make the excursion to Kamakura and Yokohama, one of the best excursions in Tokyo. In Kamakura we will see one of the most impressive Buddhas in the world. One of the best things to do in Tokyo.
30. Eat a delicious okonomiyaki, the Japanese pizza, at the Okonomiyaki Sometaro restaurant in the Asakusa neighborhood. One of the best tips for traveling to Japan.
31. If you like manga you cannot miss the eight floors full of Mandarake comics, in the Akihabara neighborhood.
32. Pay your little tribute to Hachiko. In Shibuya we can find the statue of this famous dog, who was waiting for the return of his master until his death.
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33. Go up to the Tokyo Tower, with a structure similar to the Eiffel Tower, painted in white and red, with beautiful views of the city.
34. Waking up at dawn to go to Tsukiji Market, the largest fish market in the world.
Tsukiji Market
35. Find a replica of the Statue of Liberty on the island of Odaiba.
36. Tour the shops of Kappabashi Dogugai Street, where we will find everything you need to equip a restaurant, including the impressive plastic replicas of Japanese food dishes.
37. Go on a Sunday to the Jingu-bash bridge in the Harajuku neighborhood, to see the Cosplay phenomenon: Japanese dressed up as their favorite anime, manga, videogames… characters. A good option to not miss anything in this neighborhood is to book this tour with a guide in Spanish that also includes the Akihabara neighborhood.
38. Enter one of the Don Quijote chain stores, where we can find all kinds of amazing items at minimum prices.
39. Visit the Edo-Tokyo Museum, to learn about the history of Tokyo with a volunteer who will guide us in Spanish or English.
40. Go out for an evening drink in the Roppongi area, full of restaurants and pubs.
41. Get lost in the Shinjuku neighborhood, full of skyscrapers, neon lights and a great atmosphere at all hours.
42. Take retouched photos with huge eyes and Japanese clothes in a Purikura booth: a somewhat special photo booth.
43. Book tickets to watch a Sumo match at Ryogoku Kokugika, one of the best things to do in Tokyo. If there are no tickets, another good option is to book to see a sumo training.
44. Go on a Sunday morning to stroll through Yoyogi Park and see the rockabillys dancing to the music of Elvis Presley.
45. Surprise yourself at every step when you walk Takeshita Dori Street.
Takeshita Dori Street
46. Touring Omotesando Avenue, full of the world's most luxurious stores and shopping centers.
47. Eat the best ramen, Japanese noodle soup, from Tokyo at the Mutekiya restaurant.
48. Surprised to see the Asahi Beer Hall, renamed the "golden zurullo", on the banks of the Sumida River.
49. Enter Shibuya 109, a shopping center for women, where they buy the Japanese to go to the latest fashion.
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50. Tour Tokyo by subway, the best way to get to know the city. See the hustle and bustle at peak times and people sitting asleep in the wagons shaking their heads to the rhythm of the subway.
It is easy to get lost but you will always find some Japanese that will help you find the right way out, these and many other details will make you count the days to come back.
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