If you want to try one out for yourself, you can stay for a few hours or overnight. If you want to try some more interesting food in Tokyo make your way to Gomaya Kuki for their rich Sesame ice Cream. It is said that sesame are used in one ice cream making it the richest most delicious ice cream in Tokyo. Black sesame ice cream has become a huge sweet craze in Tokyo.
Gomaya Kuki is located in Harajuku. Want to catch sumo wrestlers in action? This is the place where the grand slam tournaments of sumo occur. There is also a sumo museum to check out the Sumo Stable and the history of Sumo. No trip to Japan would be complete without watching Kabuki. Kabuki is a Japanese traditional theater of dance and drama. Kabuki-za is the premier place in Tokyo to watch Kabuki.
Performances last for hours, but you can take in a single act that last about an hour and a half to two hours. For a unique cultural experience take part in a Japanese tea ceremony at a Japanese Tea House.
Many hotels can set one up for you but you can also book through GetYourGuide. If you take an Old Town Tokyo Food Tour you will explore traditional Tokyo buildings, enjoy a Japanese traditional Teishoku lunch and enjoy a special ceremony in a 4th generation antique gallery and tea room. If you want to visit some museums in Tokyo, there are plenty to check out. Here are a few recommendations.
It is one of the most popular museums in Japan with interactive exhibits, miniature recreations of life in the city years ago. For hours and prices visit their website. For hours and prices visit the website. For the ultimate interactive museum, head to TeamLab Borderless. It is one of the most instagrammable spots in all of Tokyo. The digital arts museum is a multisensory extravaganza with colourful displays. TeamLab Borderless opened in and instantly became one of the hottest things to do in Tokyo.
Visit the TeamLab Borderless official website for information on this digital art museum. Travel through ancient Japan discovering Japanese antiquities, tools, pottery, and clothing. Check out the website for entrance and prices to the National Museum. The Sumida River offers an excellent walk. This river runs right through Tokyo city center.
It is a beautiful scenic walk that lets you see the skyline from different perspectives. The Asahi Beer Headquarters is located along the river which flows into Tokyo Bay and is a very intriguing building. The design is supposed to represent a golden flame.
On the 21st floor, visitors are welcome at the Asahi Sky Room to enjoy an icy glass of Asahi beer. There are an astounding cherry trees in the park. Located on the water, it offers great views of the city including the Sky Tree. Catch a River Cruise to explore the city from the water. The oldest theme park in Japan is fittingly located in Asakusa. Dating back to , it was first opened as a flower park. Today it has amusement park rides like a roller coaster, space shot and several other traditional theme park rides.
Tokyo has no shortage of shopping streets and department stores, but the most famous department store is without a doubt, Isetan. It is the oldest department store in Tokyo dating back to Heading to Tokyo for shopping?
It used to sell candy but now it is filled with street food stalls, dried food and spices, fresh fish, and many other goods such as handbags, clothing, and cosmetics. To immerse in Tokyo food, you may want to check out this interesting tour of West Tokyo. If you want to see fish being sold, the Tsukiji Fish Market is the place to go.
Visitors cannot visit the inner market reserved for wholesalers but you can visit the outer markets. Tsukiji Outer Market consists of narrow lanes selling everything food related. The crowded streets are fun to walk in search of seafood, food products, food stalls, and souvenirs. You can get everything from Japanese snacks to beer to candy soup and sake.
If you have families, a day at Tokyo Disneyland is a must. Tokyo Disney is a massive theme park that has developed into two theme parks, four Disney hotels and a shopping complex. There are also six non-Disney hotels on the site. But what makes this Disneyland stand out is TokyoSea. TokyoSea feels like you are sailing the seven seas from the Mediterranean to the Americas. This is a great option for adults. Baseball is as much of a pastime in Japan as it is in America. These professional baseball teams will make you feel like you are transported to the midwest.
And last but not least, we leave you with another view of one of the top attractions in Tokyo. So, another great place to watch the mayhem of the crossing is from the recently opened Shibuya Scramble Square Tower. It has quickly established itself as one of the best things to do in Tokyo. Standing meters high, it is the tallest structure in Shibuya with shopping, restaurants, and a great observation deck at the top. A great way to get around Tokyo is by Subway.
We went everywhere using its easy-to-navigate underground. Its fast, efficient, and very reasonable. There are train stations and subway lines everywhere in Tokyo. Visiting Tokyo? Book a private guide — This 6-hour tour takes you to the top highlights of the city. You can rent a wireless wifi router from Get Your Guide to help navigate and book tours in Tokyo.
Variety of traditional activities can be found in this area, such as riding Rickshaw, wearing Kimono dress, etc. Numbers of large shopping malls, small boutiques, discount stores, bars, clubs, cafes and restaurants are located here. When it comes to special events, the crossing and the surrounding area are tend to become the place for unofficial street celebration among young people.
The most notable one is Shibuya Halloween , when thousands of party animals in unique Halloween costumes gather and roam around the street of Shibuya all night long. Tsukiji Fish Market was known as the world biggest wholesale market, and has been a top tourist attraction of Tokyo for many years. In autumn, the wholesale market inner market of Tsukiji was relocated to the brand-new site in Toyosu. The famou tourist attraction at the market, the tuna auction can now be seen at Toyosu Market.
Tsukiji Outer Market is where hundreds of long-established restaurants and shops gather including Sushi restaurants , groceries, kitchen utensils stores and Japanese knife shops with the lively and authentic market atmosphere. Tsukiji is located very near to Ginza area where several Michelin starred fine restaurants are located. If you are a gourmand, you may already know where the best country to taste beef is.
In Tokyo, there are numbers of great restaurants serving delicious Wagyu dishes. Yes, they may be not a cheap option for eat-out, but they are relatively cheaper than other countries. If you are tight on budget, having them for lunch could be much cheaper option.
The most popular restaurant to try Wagyu is Hakushu which is a family owned restaurant located in Shibuya district, Tokyo. The best quality Wagyu beef can be enjoyed with an authentic Teppanyaki style. The restaurant is extremely popular, so make sure to reserve a table in advance! Tokyo Tower has been serving as the symbol of the city for many decades.
Even though it may get less attention today after Tokyo Skytree opened, still it has been beloved and popular landmark of the city.
Tokyo Tower is enjoyable either seeing it from distance or gaze the city from its observation deck of the tower itself. There are several great Tokyo Tower viewing spots in the city, but my recommended is Zojoji Temple , which is located right next to the tower.
Or simply check the link below for more great viewing spots of Tokyo Tower. Akihabara , a. Akiba is one of most popular areas to visit in Tokyo, and the area is best known for electronic products and as home to the Otaku culture. Waking down the street of Akihabara is simply entertaining even for Japanese people. Even if you are not into Japanese Otaku culture underground idols, gaming, anime, manga electronics, etc Akihabara is still a great place to have a whole new Tokyo experiences.
One of the most unique things to do in this neighbourhood is visiting one of Maid Cafes. Apparently, Maid Cafe was originated in Akihabara and first started to becoming popular among Otaku, then eventually became one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tokyo.
Japanese fast fashion retailer, UNIQLO offers a wide range of high-quality, affordable, and trendy clothing including smart and casual wear, functional innerwear with new technology and limited-edition graphic T-shirts.
The brand has increased its popularity massively over the past decade and successfully grown its fan base worldwide. In recent years, several new UNIQLO stores have been launched with cool features and concepts and offers unique shopping experiences. If you wish to experience traditional or unique cultures of Japan, participating special activities and tours are great options to add to your travel itinerary.
There are various types of activities available in Tokyo from traditional cultural experience to modern high-tech activities, and Go Kart has been one of top choices among tourists in Tokyo in these days. Race with a group and drive through bustling areas of the city such as Akihabara, Shibuya and around Tokyo Tower. Last year, the British F1 racing driver, Jenson Button was captured driving go-kart on the road of Tokyo city, and seemed like he loved it! Rent a Go-Kart and ride around Akihabara Tokyo!
Book Go-Kart in Roppongi, Tokyo! Book Go-Kart in Asakusa, Tokyo! If you find eating at restaurants is too ordinary nowadays, you should definitely join one of cooking classes held in Tokyo. Japanese cooking class has been a popular activity among eager foodies travelling in Tokyo. From October 14 to November 13, roughly 80 bars in the city will be serving up kinds of boozy beverages specially crafted for the occasion. Currently on show at Tokyo City View in Roppongi, the largest exhibition in Sanrio's history explores the year history of more than characters.
It also examines the roots of Sanrio as a symbol of Japan's kawaii culture through more than exhibits. This sauna and bathhouse is filled with interactive digital art by the one and only teamLab.
Even better, the installation has been extended until November 23 The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special exhibition running until June 30 The works on display change every three months, with a different focus each time. Make sure to check out the gift shop to get some exclusive goods, too.
Tickets must be booked in advance through Lawson Ticket. Itabashi Botanical Garden houses over species of tropical plants, but it also has a mini aquarium in the basement with around kinds of fish mostly from Southeast Asia. For this special event, the aquarium is bringing back its Amazon Exhibition, expanding its list of species for a limited time by adding creatures that live at the Amazon River. The exhibits include carnivorous piranhas, black ghost knifefish, vivid coloured venomous frogs, freshwater stingrays, redtail catfish and green iguanas There are ancient tools on display, all made of stone, wood and soil between the Paleolithic period and the Kofun period AD.
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As ukiyo-e works continue to enthrall creatives and art lovers around the world, the Danny Rose Studio has devised an exhibition that ties past and present together using projection mapping. There will be 12 different video sequences projected across a 1,sqm space, with imagery ranging from cherry blossom petals flying in the wind to brilliantly coloured Japanese fans.
Other installations to look forward to include digital artworks of women dressed in kimono with a moving backdrop of sliding shoji doors, as well as a room flooded with blue waves, reminiscent of Hokusai's 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'. Yomiuri Land's annual winter light show will bedazzle even the most ardent illumination-fiend. As the name might suggest, jewels are the focus here: literally millions of colourful LEDs are set up throughout the vast theme park evoking sparkling gems.
The park is split into ten areas where visitors can expect to be treated to beautifully lit attractions. In addition to the rainbow-lit, m-long Spring Promenade and Diamond Passage, this year features a 15m-tall fountain. The fountain show sees water lit in different colours sprayed into the air to create stunning shapes.
The impressive illumination was produced by world-class lighting designer Motoko Ishii, who has worked on past light displays at the theme park. In its fourth run this year, the Oi Racecourse, aka the Tokyo City Keiba, will be bathed in colourful lights every evening in collaboration with Naked Big Book. Look forward to elaborate illuminations and projection mapping displays that take you through a storybook following the journey of a white horse.
Plus, a new AR experience where you can see a 3D horse via with your smartphone. You can even pet and take photos with some of the real horses at the track.
You can view the tree anytime from 6am to 12midnight, but come between 5pm to 9pm to see a magical light show with a 3D hologram display.
There will also be a 30m-tall Christmas tree-shaped illumination at the entrance of Tokyo Torch Park, as well as a Fantastic Beasts-inspired display on the first floor of Marunouchi Oazo and a mini tree at Marunouchi Brick Square inspired by the scene when Harry receives his acceptance letter s from Hogwarts. From the pedestrian bridge near the Roppongi Hills Arena, you'll get a stunning view of the trees covered in shimmering lights with Tokyo Tower in the background from 5pm to 11pm.
Demon Slayer is taking over Tokyo Skytree this autumn. At the Tembo Deck, about m in the air, screens on the windows will be playing six-minute clips from the anime series throughout the day, so you can watch while marvelling at the cityscape. There will also be a designated photo spot where you can take a picture overlooking the city with your favourite of the 13 major characters.
And make sure to visit the Skytree Cafe to fill up on Demon-Slayer-themed foods like b. Tokyo Skytree and its surroundings go into Christmas mode from November, with the pathways between the tower and Oshiage and Tokyo Skytree stations decorated with around , lights.
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