Things to Do in Tokyo
Shrines at dawn, ramen at midnight, jazz bars in basements you'd never find alone. Tokyo has more to do than any trip can hold — these guides help you find what actually fits.
Iconic Attractions
The places everyone visits — and for good reason. Meiji Shrine at 8am before the crowds, the Imperial Palace gardens in autumn light, teamLab on a rainy afternoon when you need something indoors. Most take 30 to 90 minutes. The difference between checking a box and having a real moment usually comes down to timing and a little context.
Food & Drink
Standing sushi at 7am, basement izakayas at midnight, and ramen counters where you eat shoulder-to-shoulder with salarymen at lunch. Tokyo's food scene rewards the curious — but the sheer number of choices can paralyze you. These guides narrow it down by what you're actually in the mood for.
Niche Interests
Nakano Broadway's maze of vintage toy shops, Toyosu's tuna auctions at dawn, Kabukicho's neon-soaked streets after dark. These are the experiences that don't fit neatly into itineraries — but for the right traveler, they become the highlight of the trip.
Things to Do
Nakano Broadway Guide: Is It Worth Your Time?
An honest assessment of Nakano Broadway: who it's for, who it disappoints, how to navigate 25 Mandarake stores.
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Things to Do
Tokyo Nightlife Guide: Standing Bars, Izakayas & Local Drinking Culture
Tokyo's drinking culture is infrastructure, not entertainment. Understand standing bars, izakaya economics, and why depth beats bar-crawl variety.
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Things to Do
Toyosu Market Guide: What to Expect vs Tsukiji Alternative
Toyosu replaced Tsukiji but isn't the same experience. Understand what you actually see, when guides help, and why Tsukiji Outer Market might be better.
Discover moreDay Trips & Immersive Experiences
An hour on the Romancecar to Hakone's hot springs. A morning in Kamakura's bamboo groves. Mt. Fuji's fifth station on a clear day. Day trips aren't an escape from Tokyo — they're contrast that makes the city feel richer when you come back. Tea ceremony and helicopter tours offer something different entirely: Tokyo slowed down, or seen from above.
