Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Travel Guide

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Local name: 東京都 Population: 8.34 mil. (2020)Area: 844.66 mi²Maximum elevation: 6617 ftMinimal elevation: 0 ftCoordinates: 35°40'22"N, 139°45'47"E
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Tokyo Top Attractions

Tokyo Attractions - What to See and Explore

Tokyo offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Tokyo National Museum, Imperial Palace, The National Art Center, Tsukiji Fish Market. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • imperial palace tokyo
  • the national art center tokyo
  • tsukiji fish market tokyo
  • tokyo tower
  • senso ji tokyo
  • national museum of western art tokyo
  • ueno park tokyo
  • meiji shrine tokyo
  • edo castle tokyo
  • national museum of nature and science tokyo
  • sakurada gate tokyo
  • tokyo photographic art museum
  • yasukuni shrine tokyo
  • tokyo dome
  • hamarikyu gardens tokyo
  • roppongi hills mori tower tokyo
  • tocho tokyo
  • tokyo skytree

Things to See and Do in Tokyo by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Tokyo.

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Temple

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    Sensō-ji

    TokyoHistoric temple to the goddess of mercy
    TempleSacred and religious sites
  • meiji shrine tokyo

    Meiji Shrine

    TokyoFamed Shinto shrine with a garden
    Temple
  • zojo ji tokyo

    Zōjō-ji

    TokyoBuddhist temple complex dating to 1622
    Buddhist architectureTemple
  • kanda shrine tokyo

    Kanda Shrine

    TokyoEnduring shrine with red and gold decor
    TempleSacred and religious sites
  • yushima seido tokyo

    Yushima Seido

    Tokyo
    TempleHistorical placeConfucian temple
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Sacred and religious sites

  • senso ji tokyo

    Sensō-ji

    TokyoHistoric temple to the goddess of mercy
    TempleSacred and religious sites
  • zojo ji tokyo

    Zōjō-ji

    TokyoBuddhist temple complex dating to 1622
    Buddhist architectureTemple
  • kanda shrine tokyo

    Kanda Shrine

    TokyoEnduring shrine with red and gold decor
    TempleSacred and religious sites
  • holy resurrection cathedral tokyo

    Holy Resurrection Cathedral

    Tokyo
    ChurchHistorical placeSacred and religious sites
  • oji shrine tokyo

    Oji Shrine

    Tokyo
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Specialty museum

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Historical place

  • tokyo national museum

    Tokyo National Museum

    TokyoGrand site for Japanese art and antiques
    MuseumArt museum
  • senso ji tokyo

    Sensō-ji

    TokyoHistoric temple to the goddess of mercy
    TempleSacred and religious sites
  • akasaka palace tokyo

    Akasaka Palace

    Tokyo
    PalaceArchitectureGarden
  • zojo ji tokyo

    Zōjō-ji

    TokyoBuddhist temple complex dating to 1622
    Buddhist architectureTemple
  • kanda shrine tokyo

    Kanda Shrine

    TokyoEnduring shrine with red and gold decor
    TempleSacred and religious sites
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History museum

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Garden

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Nightlife

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Music venue

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Amusement park

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Modern art museum

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Palace

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Amusement ride

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Day trips

Tokyo – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Tokyo, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (Yokohama), Kōtoku-in (Kamakura), Sankei-en (Yokohama).

  • yokohama hakkeijima sea paradise24 milesS
  • kotoku in kamakura28 milesSW
  • sankei en yokohama19 milesS
  • inokashira park zoo nishitokyo11 milesW
  • ghibli museum mitaka11 milesW

Best Time To Visit Tokyo

Learn when is the best time to travel to Tokyo weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April and May are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and December. Most of it rains in September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Best Ways to Experience Tokyo

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Food & drink

Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

art

Art works & crafts

Art

Famous works of special cultural and artistic value related to this location.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Tokyo?

What is the best time to visit Tokyo?

April and May are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and June. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit tokyo Region: Tokyo region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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