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Tokyo, Japan's capital and one of the world's most popular tourist destination, is the front door to Japan's history and Japan today. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages. The cultural side of Tokyo is famous for its historic attractions including the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shinto Shrine, along with unlimited popular choices including museums, festivals, shopping centers, internationally noted cuisine, and professional sports clubs, including sumo wrestling, baseball, and football. It's also a city rich in music and theater, with a number of venues featuring everything from traditional Japanese to modern dramas, pop & rock music concerts. Our group tour packages include the most classical Tokyo trips visiting numerous must-see tourist attractions.
Yoyogi Hachiman Shrine
Yoyogi Hachiman Shrine
Yoyogi Hachiman Shrine was a vibrant village 4,500 years ago. This shrine was built in 1212 during the Kamakura era to worship the war god Yawata god. It is famous for forgoing bad luck and inviting g
Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park is located near Harajuku Station and Meiji Jingu Shrine in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. It is a fairly large park in Tokyo. In Yoyogi Park, you can enjoy cherry blossoms and maple leaves
Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya
Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya
About 5 minutes walk from Shibuya station, Owada Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya is an incredible giant sphere on the 12th floor of Shibuya Cultural Center. This is a great place to get familiar with the st
Hie Shrine Tokyo
Hie Shrine Tokyo
Hie Shrine was designated as a first-class government shrine before the Second World War and is a place of worship highly respected by the people of Tokyo. Hiji Shrine is within walking distance from
Azabujuban Tokyo
Azabujuban Tokyo
Although Azabujuban is located in the center of Tokyo, it is a surprisingly leisurely neighborhood. This high-end residential block is filled with nostalgic atmosphere that has continued from the Edo
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is the largest garden in Japanese and French style found in Tokyo. In Shinjuku-ku coving an area of about 58 hectares, it used to be Naito's house in the Edo period
Tokyo Gate Bridge
Tokyo Gate Bridge
Connecting Seongnam Island in Ota Ward and Wakasa in Koto Ward, the Tokyo Gate Bridge is a 2,618-meter-long bridge across the seaside road of Tokyo Port. 87.8 meters above sea level, the bridge has a
Oji Inari Shrine
Oji Inari Shrine
Oji Inari Shrine was established before the Heian period, and it was very popular in the Edo period. Together with Saga's Yutoku Inari Shrine and Ibaraki's Kasama Inari Shrine, they are called
Nogijinja Shrine
Nogijinja Shrine
Nogijinja Shrine is a shrine located in Tokyo Minato City Akasaka. The main gods are Nogi Maresuke and Nogi Shizuko. On July 30, 1912, Emperor Meiji died, and on September 13 of the following year, No
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
The Akasaka Hikawa Shrine has a history of more than 1,000 years. The temple was built in 1729 during the Edo period. A year later on April 26, 1730, sacred signs were installed in the shrine. Now, it
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome
Located in Bunkyo District in Tokyo, Tokyo Dome is a venue used for many events such as baseball games, concerts, and special activities. As a landmark of Tokyo, it is also the home field of the Japan
Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple
Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple
Tsukiji Hongan-ji was founded near Asakusa in 1617, and was destroyed in 1657 by a fire called the Mingli Fire. Later the Edo Shogunate was built in the present place, but at that time the present loc
Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi
Currently located near Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi used to be the starting point to connect Tokaido from the Edo period. The Nihonbashi we see today is a renovation completed in 1911, which was the 44th
JCII Camera Museum
JCII Camera Museum
JCII Camera Museum was established in 1954, the full name of JCII is Japan Camera and Optical Instruments Inspection and Testing Institute. The goal of the museum is to ensure all the photographic equ
The Imperial Theatre
The Imperial Theatre
The Imperial Theater is the first Western-style theater in Japan established in 1911. The Imperial Theater is located in the Marunouchi district of Tokyo and is operated by Toho Co., Ltd., a large mov
Akihabara
Akihabara
Commonly known as AKIBA, Akihabara refers to the area around Akihabara station in Chiyoda-ku and it is a well-known business district. Concentrated with a large number of electrical appliances, 3C sto
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Shibuya is the birthplace of various fashion and trend cultures in Japan, which gain international attention. Compared with other commercial areas in Tokyo, Shibuya is the most popular among young cou
Kabukichou Shinjuku
Kabukichou Shinjuku
Shinjuku is an area centered on Shinjuku station, and is one of Tokyo's three major capitals along with Shibuya and Ikebukuro. Originally a suburb of Tokyo, Shinjuku did not become a part of downt
MEGA WEB TOYOTA
MEGA WEB TOYOTA
Since the opening in March 1999, MEGA WEB has been direct center to connect Toyota and its customers by distributing the newest information from the company and taking in feedback from customers. On t
Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo
Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo
Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo is an indoor entertainment venue, a dream land for children from 3 to 10 years old. In addition to building block games, children can also play different Lego games to
Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station is the largest station in Japan. Majority of the tourists who visited Tokyo have been here at least once. Tokyo station is often used by the locals to commute to work as the station offe
Tokyo Bay Cruises
Tokyo Bay Cruises
Tokyo Bay cruise tours and night tours has always been one of the favorite activities of foreign tourists. With the gorgeous Tokyo Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and The Statuary of Nike, the Tokyo Bay
Universities in Tokyo
Universities in Tokyo
Universities in Tokyo are at a leading level not only in Japan but also around the world. There are more than 700 universities and many specialized schools in Japan. When you visit Tokyo, you can cons
Churches in Tokyo
Churches in Tokyo
Tokyo is a city with a mixture of religions. Some foreign tourists want to worship at a church while other may want to hold romantic weddings when visiting Tokyo. Today, churched has added a unique fe
Ueno Park
Ueno Park
Ueno Park is a park in Ueno with an area of approximately 530,000 square meters. Originally belonged to the Japanese royal family and was given to Tokyo by Taisho emperor in 1924, the park is name Uen
Mount Fuji Travel Guide
Mount Fuji Travel Guide
Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan, standing at 3,776 meters. It is an active volcano located southwest of Tokyo near the Pacific
Night Life in Tokyo
Night Life in Tokyo
Tokyo is one of the richest nightlife and night tours cities in the world. This big city with hundreds of millions of people h
Disneyland and DisneySea
Disneyland and DisneySea
Tokyo Disney Resort is located in Urayasu, Chia, Japan. Tokyo Disneyland was opened in 1983, as the first Disney theme park op
Tokyo Tea Ceremony Experience
Tokyo Tea Ceremony Experience
The Japanese tea ceremony, also known as "Sado" or "Chado", is one of the traditional Japanese cultural activities. The Japane
The Animation of Tokyo
The Animation of Tokyo
To many animation and manga lovers, traveling to Tokyo could be the best thing in the world. A fashion center, Tokyo is on ma
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Shows
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Shows
The origin of Japan's national sumo wrestling can be traced back to more than 1,500 years, originally a movement dedicated
Learn to cook Japanese cuisine
Learn to cook Japanese cuisine
As the superior of Asian cuisine, the most attractive aspect of Japanese cuisine is its simple yet meticulous approach to the
Kabuki Show in Tokyo
Kabuki Show in Tokyo
The most quintessential Kabuki show in Tokyo can be found in Kabukiza Theater. The well-known Geisha culture is originated fro
Kid-Friendly Attractions
Kid-Friendly Attractions
Many overseas families visiting Tokyo might wonder: what are some recommended attractions suitable for children? Is there an i
Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace
Located in the center of Tokyo in the Chiyoda district, the Imperial Palace stands out as a unique ancient architecture among
Nijubashi Bridge
Nijubashi Bridge
Nijubashi Bridge is the most iconic structure of the Imperial Palace. Also known as the Double Bridge, the bridge has two spec
Senso-ji Buddhist Temple
Senso-ji Buddhist Temple
Sensoji, also called Asakusa Kannon Temple, is one of the oldest Buddhist Temple in the capital located in the Asakusa distric
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree is the tallest structure in Japan standing at 634 meters located in Oshiage. It is a landmark of Tokyo and a tel
Ginza
Ginza
Ginza is the most famous shopping district in Tokyo. Known for the high-end department stores with comprehensive luxurious bra
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
An iconic landmark in the heart of the city, Tokyo Tower is located in the Minato ward of Tokyo.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the must-see attractions in Tokyo?
    If you are traveling to Tokyo, you don't want to miss the Imperial Palace, Nijubashi Bridge, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise-Dori Street, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, and Mount Fuji.
  • If I only have half a day in Tokyo, what are the recommended attractions to see?
    If you only have a short stay in Tokyo, some of the must see attractions include Imperial Palace, Nijubashi Bridge, Sensoji Temple, and Nakamise-Dori Street.
  • What are the most famous spots in Tokyo?
    Mount Fuji, Imperial Palace, Nijubashi Bridge, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise-Dori Street, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Great Buddha of Kamakura.
  • How much are the admission tickets to the attractions?
    Some of the attractions in Tokyo have no admission fee, such as the Nijubashi Bridge, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise-Dori Street, and Ginza. If you want to know about the admission fee on other attractions, please contact us or refer to their respective official websites.
  • Which attraction is the best to see cherry blossom?
    Sensoji Temple and the Sumida River nearby are great locations to see cherry blossom.
  • What are other things to do near the Tokyo Imperial Palace?
    Wadakura Fountain Park, located in the Outer Garden, is built in 1961 to celebrate the marriage of Emperor Akihito. The park has a gorgeous fountain, which water soaring as high as 8.5 feet into the air. This park is illuminated everyday starting twilight.
  • Where is the best place to capture the panoramic view of Tokyo?
    We recommend the Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower. Tokyo Skytree is higher than Tokyo Tower, thus offering a better view.
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