# What to do in Tokyo, Japan

233 places in Tokyo that YouTube travel vloggers actually visited, taken from 12 vlogs by 12 channels (about 5 hours of video, 437 timestamped moments). Places are ranked by how many times the vlogs mention them; each one links to the exact moment in the video. No ads, no sponsored listings. This file lists the top 70, each mentioned in at least 2 vlogs; Full interactive guide: https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo

## Neighborhoods

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- **Shibuya** (Shibuya) — A busy business and shopping district of Tokyo, packed with shops, restaurants and bars, and known for its youth fashion and after-work izakaya. Mentioned in 8 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [10:43](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=643). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shibuya
- **Akihabara** (Akihabara) — Tokyo's Electric Town and otaku hub, packed with anime and comic stores, video games, electronics, cosplay, figurines and maid cafes. Mentioned in 8 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [59:28](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=3568). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/akihabara
- **Harajuku** (Harajuku) — The centre of Japan's kawaii and youth fashion culture, with a young, colourful vibe and crepe shops everywhere. Mentioned in 8 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [1:12:42](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=4362). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/harajuku
- **Shinjuku** (Shinjuku) — Home to the world's busiest station, with skyscrapers to the west, shopping and nightlife to the east, and a good base for exploring Tokyo. Mentioned in 8 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [0:20](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=20). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shinjuku
- **Ginza** (Ginza) — Tokyo's upscale shopping and dining district, with luxury brands, flagship fashion stores and department stores, often likened to Fifth Avenue. Mentioned in 7 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [1:04:32](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=3872). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/ginza
- **Asakusa** (Asakusa) — Tokyo's historic old-town district on the east side, centred on Sensoji, with shopping streets and plenty of good food. It is touristy and often crowded. Mentioned in 7 vlogs, e.g. Japan Guide at [5:12](https://youtu.be/Hr_TbL5ejuQ?t=312). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/asakusa
- **Kabukicho** (Shinjuku) — Shinjuku's red-light district north of the east exit, with neon lights, hostess bars and love hotels. It is fun to see but needs caution around the clubs. Mentioned in 5 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [9:44](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=584). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/kabukicho
- **Odaiba** (Odaiba) — A man-made island in Tokyo Bay with sci-fi architecture and giant shopping centres like DiverCity and Aqua City. It is less busy than other areas and good for families. Mentioned in 4 vlogs, e.g. Paolo fromTOKYO at [18:47](https://youtu.be/8m7dnI2nrU8?t=1127). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/odaiba
- **Daikanyama** (Daikanyama) — A trendy, upscale neighborhood near Shibuya, dubbed the Beverly Hills of Shibuya. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [26:29](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=1589). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/daikanyama
- **Roppongi** (Roppongi) — One of Tokyo's most foreign-friendly neighborhoods, known for luxury shopping at Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown, nightlife and art museums. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Island Hopper TV at [7:29](https://youtu.be/w1Z5dOcyi7w?t=449). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/roppongi
- **Shimokitazawa** (Shimokitazawa) — A laid-back, funky hipster neighborhood with vintage clothing shops everywhere and cozy cafes in the back streets. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [12:57](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=777). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shimokitazawa
- **Shin-Okubo Koreatown** (Shin-Okubo) — Tokyo's Koreatown, good for Korean cosmetics and K-pop goods. Avoid weekends, when it is very crowded. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [1:13:31](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=4411). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shin-okubo-koreatown
- **Minato Mirai** (Yokohama) — Yokohama's shiny waterfront district with a futuristic skyline on the bay. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [51:13](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=3073). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/minato-mirai
- **Yokohama Chinatown** (Yokohama) — Japan's largest Chinatown, with over 600 restaurants serving buns and dumplings, and a great spot for night photography. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [52:16](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=3136). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/yokohama-chinatown

## Shopping

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- **Nakamise Street** (Asakusa) — The street from Kaminarimon gate to Sensoji, lined with Japanese sweets, street food and souvenir shops. Mentioned in 9 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [14:23](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=863). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/nakamise-street
- **Takeshita Street** (Harajuku) — Harajuku's colourful shopping street at the heart of youth culture, packed with trendy boutiques, quirky fashion and wild snacks such as rainbow candy floss. Mentioned in 9 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [13:47](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=827). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/takeshita-street
- **Kappabashi Kitchen Town** (Asakusa) — A kitchen supply street between Ueno and Asakusa selling Japanese cooking knives, tableware and plastic food samples. Mentioned in 4 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [19:50](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=1190). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/kappabashi-kitchen-town
- **Omotesando** (Omotesando) — A wide, tree-lined avenue of luxury brand boutiques and sleek architecture within walking distance of Harajuku. Weekends get very crowded. Mentioned in 4 vlogs, e.g. Inaka Adventure at [9:13](https://youtu.be/0MQKLUkAUf8?t=553). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/omotesando
- **Sunshine City** (Ikebukuro) — Ikebukuro's biggest entertainment complex, with J-World, a Pokemon Center, a planetarium and an aquarium. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [1:15:04](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=4504). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/sunshine-city
- **Cat Street** (Harajuku) — A popular shopping route linking Harajuku and Shibuya, lined with vintage clothing stores. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [14:01](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=841). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/cat-street
- **Center Gai** (Shibuya) — One of Shibuya's busiest streets, filled with shops, fast food and chain restaurants. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Hungry Passport at [10:09](https://youtu.be/77lWbSfnF_g?t=609). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/center-gai
- **Shibuya 109** (Shibuya) — A fashion building known as the capital of Shibuya's gyaru fashion culture, worth a visit just for the lively atmosphere inside. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Paolo fromTOKYO at [1:47](https://youtu.be/8m7dnI2nrU8?t=107). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shibuya-109
- **Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku** (Harajuku) — A busy multilevel shopping mall at the Harajuku end of Omotesando. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Hungry Passport at [1:00](https://youtu.be/77lWbSfnF_g?t=60). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyu-plaza-omotesando-harajuku
- **Kotobukiya Akihabara** (Akihabara) — A five-storey otaku store selling high-quality anime figures, manga merchandise and cosplay gear. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [19:07](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=1147). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/kotobukiya-akihabara
- **Super Potato** (Akihabara) — A three-storey retro game shop stocking Famicom cartridges and Mega Drives, with an upstairs coin-op arcade full of CRT screens. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [20:47](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=1247). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/super-potato
- **Chuo-dori** (Akihabara) — Akihabara's main street, closed to cars on Sunday afternoons so pedestrians can walk freely. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [18:09](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=1089). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/chuo-dori
- **Shibuya Parco** (Shibuya) — A shopping complex home to the official Nintendo store and the Pokémon Center. It is a great spot for exclusive gaming and anime merchandise. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [6:33](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=393). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shibuya-parco

## Landmarks

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- **Shibuya Crossing** (Shibuya) — A scramble crossing in front of Shibuya Station, among the world's busiest, where up to 3,000 people cross at each light change. Mentioned in 10 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [11:20](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=680). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shibuya-crossing
- **Tokyo Skytree** (Sumida) — Japan's tallest tower at 634 m, with observation decks plus a shopping mall, planetarium, aquarium, restaurants and VR park at its base. Mentioned in 9 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [3:51](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=231). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyo-skytree
- **Kaminarimon** (Asakusa) — Sensoji's main entrance gate, known as the Thunder Gate, marked by a giant red paper lantern bearing the temple's name. Mentioned in 7 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [7:00](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=420). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/kaminarimon
- **Tokyo Tower** (Shibakoen) — A red steel communications and observation tower built in 1958, modelled on the Eiffel Tower and stunning when illuminated at night. Mentioned in 5 vlogs, e.g. Island Hopper TV at [6:14](https://youtu.be/w1Z5dOcyi7w?t=374). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyo-tower
- **Shibuya Sky** (Shibuya) — A 360° open-air rooftop observation deck 230 m above Shibuya Crossing, with views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Expect queues. Mentioned in 4 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [5:27](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=327). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shibuya-sky
- **Godzilla Head (Hotel Gracery Shinjuku)** (Kabukicho) — A giant Godzilla head on top of Hotel Gracery in Kabukicho, one of Shinjuku's signature sights. It can be seen from the street or up close from the hotel's rooftop terrace. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Paolo fromTOKYO at [8:02](https://youtu.be/8m7dnI2nrU8?t=482). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/godzilla-head-hotel-gracery-shinjuku
- **Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building** (Shinjuku) — A skyscraper in west Shinjuku with free observation decks on the 45th floor, 202 m up, with views from Mount Fuji to Tokyo Skytree by day and city lights at night. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [1:10:24](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=4224). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyo-metropolitan-government-building
- **Gundam Statue at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza** (Odaiba) — A life-sized Gundam statue in front of DiverCity, with a Gundam Base shop inside selling models and goods. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [8:28](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=508). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/gundam-statue-at-divercity-tokyo-plaza
- **Tokyo Station** (Marunouchi) — One of Tokyo's largest travel hubs, with a newly renovated facade and shopping areas like Gransta and Character Street selling unique bento boxes and souvenirs. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Paolo fromTOKYO at [27:00](https://youtu.be/8m7dnI2nrU8?t=1620). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyo-station
- **Odaiba Statue of Liberty** (Odaiba) — A replica Statue of Liberty by the bay on the Odaiba waterfront, in the shadow of the Fuji TV Building. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [7:43](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=463). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/odaiba-statue-of-liberty
- **MAG's Park Rooftop (Magnet by Shibuya109)** (Shibuya) — A rooftop that offers a unique top-down view of Shibuya Crossing. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [12:45](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=765). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/mag-s-park-rooftop-magnet-by-shibuya109
- **Shinjuku 3D Cat (Cross Shinjuku Vision)** (Shinjuku) — A giant 3D billboard cat that appears every few minutes between 7am and 1am. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [10:27](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=627). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shinjuku-3d-cat-cross-shinjuku-vision

## Museums

All: https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/category/museum

- **teamLab Borderless** (Azabudai) — An immersive digital art maze in Azabudai Hills with no set path, where artworks flow from room to room. It is more abstract and exploratory than Planets. Mentioned in 4 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [25:32](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=1532). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/teamlab-borderless
- **teamLab Planets** (Toyosu) — An immersive digital art museum with mirrors, neon dreamscapes, 13,000 suspended orchids and a water exhibit where visitors wade barefoot among digital koi. Mentioned in 4 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [16:33](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=993). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/teamlab-planets
- **Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation)** (Odaiba) — Japan's national science and innovation museum, full of robots. It also has a spectacular globe made of over 10,000 OLED panels. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Hungry Passport at [7:56](https://youtu.be/77lWbSfnF_g?t=476). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/miraikan-national-museum-of-emerging-science-and-innovation
- **Ghibli Museum** (Mitaka) — A museum dedicated to the works of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, popular with anime fans. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Angelica & Aileen Wanders at [12:20](https://youtu.be/sWEBl9A4lNY?t=740). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/ghibli-museum
- **Tokyo National Museum** (Ueno) — A major museum at Ueno Park and one of its key attractions, displaying many of Japan's National Treasures. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Island Hopper TV at [9:59](https://youtu.be/w1Z5dOcyi7w?t=599). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyo-national-museum
- **Art Aquarium Museum Ginza** (Ginza) — A museum where hundreds of goldfish drift through kaleidoscopic tanks that feel more like modern art than aquariums. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [24:43](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=1483). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/art-aquarium-museum-ginza

## Parks

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- **Shinjuku Gyoen** (Shinjuku) — A former Imperial garden with a small entry fee, blending Japanese, French and English styles, with skyscraper views and a tea house. Mentioned in 6 vlogs, e.g. Allan Su at [12:30](https://youtu.be/I_qaccjrirc?t=750). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/shinjuku-gyoen
- **Yoyogi Park** (Yoyogi) — The biggest park in Shibuya, free to enter, popular for picnics and cherry blossom viewing and often hosting weekend festivals with food stalls. Mentioned in 6 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [1:10:50](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=4250). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/yoyogi-park
- **Ueno Park** (Ueno) — A massive park with seven museums, a huge pond and several temples and shrines. It hosts a cherry blossom festival with lots of food stands. Mentioned in 5 vlogs, e.g. Island Hopper TV at [9:01](https://youtu.be/w1Z5dOcyi7w?t=541). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/ueno-park
- **Sumida Park** (Asakusa) — A long park along the Sumida River, a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Locavore Eats at [9:48](https://youtu.be/RY1CAaGslyc?t=588). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/sumida-park
- **Sumida River Walk** (Sumida) — A pleasant riverside walk beneath Tokyo Skytree with a cool breeze, especially nice in the evening, that continues into central Tokyo. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [55:18](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=3318). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/sumida-river-walk
- **Yanaka Cemetery** (Yanaka) — One of Tokyo's largest cemeteries, established in 1874. It is a calm place for a stroll, especially in cherry blossom season, with feral cats sleeping on tombs. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [1:07:55](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=4075). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/yanaka-cemetery

## Temples

All: https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/category/temple

- **Sensoji** (Asakusa) — Tokyo's oldest and most popular Buddhist temple, at the heart of Asakusa, dating to the 7th century and dedicated to Kannon, with a five-story pagoda. Mentioned in 9 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [6:05](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=365). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/sensoji
- **Meiji Jingu** (Harajuku) — A Shinto shrine built in 1920 to honour Emperor Meiji, next to Harajuku Station and reached through a serene forest. Mentioned in 6 vlogs, e.g. Japan Guide at [2:35](https://youtu.be/Hr_TbL5ejuQ?t=155). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/meiji-jingu
- **Hie Shrine** (Akasaka) — A shrine hidden between Akasaka and Nagatacho stations with one of Tokyo's most beautiful and photogenic torii gate corridors. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [31:04](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=1864). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/hie-shrine
- **Gotokuji** (Setagaya) — A Buddhist temple in Setagaya, about 30 minutes from Shinjuku, said to be a birthplace of the lucky maneki-neko cat and filled with hundreds of its statues. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [19:31](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=1171). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/gotokuji
- **Chureito Pagoda** (Fujiyoshida) — An iconic pagoda reached by 397 steps, with a classic view of Mount Fuji from the top. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [23:10](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=1390). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/chureito-pagoda

## Activities

All: https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/category/activity

- **Tokyo Disneyland** (Urayasu) — One of Japan's most popular theme parks, next to Tokyo DisneySea but requiring a separate ticket. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Angelica & Aileen Wanders at [10:12](https://youtu.be/sWEBl9A4lNY?t=612). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyo-disneyland
- **Tokyo DisneySea** (Urayasu) — A popular theme park next to Tokyo Disneyland, requiring a separate ticket. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Locavore Eats at [21:45](https://youtu.be/RY1CAaGslyc?t=1305). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tokyo-disneysea
- **Rainbow Bridge** (Odaiba) — A bridge across Tokyo Bay that can be walked or run from the Ginza side to Odaiba, with great views of Odaiba and the skyline. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [8:01](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=481). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/rainbow-bridge

## Bars

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- **Golden Gai** (Shinjuku) — A retro bar-hopping area behind Hanazono Shrine with about 200 tiny bars, each fitting 6 to 10 people. Many have cover charges, so ask at the entrance. Mentioned in 8 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [2:10](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=130). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/golden-gai
- **Omoide Yokocho** (Shinjuku) — A cool bar-hopping alley with about 80 tiny bars and eateries serving everything from yakitori to soba. Most seat only 5 to 6 people, which makes it easy to meet locals. Mentioned in 7 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [1:21](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=81). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/omoide-yokocho
- **Asahi Beer Hall** (Asakusa) — The Asahi building, designed to look like a beer mug with foam on top, with a bar serving cold beer overlooking the city. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Inaka Adventure at [3:16](https://youtu.be/0MQKLUkAUf8?t=196). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/asahi-beer-hall

## Day Trips

All: https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/category/day-trip

- **Yokohama** (Yokohama) — Tokyo's more relaxed neighbour and one of the first ports opened to foreign trade in 1859. It is easy to combine with Kamakura in one day. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [49:22](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=2962). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/yokohama
- **Fuji Five Lakes** (Yamanashi) — A day trip from Tokyo to the lakes around Mount Fuji, at its most breathtaking in autumn colors. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Angelica & Aileen Wanders at [12:51](https://youtu.be/sWEBl9A4lNY?t=771). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/fuji-five-lakes
- **Mount Fuji** (Yamanashi/Shizuoka) — Japan's highest and most iconic mountain, about 1.5 hours from Tokyo by bullet train, with great views; some visitors climb to the summit. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Ian and Ana at [21:44](https://youtu.be/Q56Wm9nvx1A?t=1304). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/mount-fuji

## Markets

- **Tsukiji Outer Market** (Tsukiji) — The outer market of Tokyo's former fish market, a maze of stalls and restaurants selling fresh seafood and street food such as sashimi and tamagoyaki. Mentioned in 5 vlogs, e.g. Locavore Eats at [5:56](https://youtu.be/RY1CAaGslyc?t=356). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/tsukiji-outer-market
- **Ameyoko** (Ueno) — A lively discount shopping street that began as a post-war black market. It runs along the train tracks and is known for Chinese and Korean street food and old-school bars. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Abroad in Japan at [58:44](https://youtu.be/ZjQj5GRwLSY?t=3524). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/ameyoko

## Street Food

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- **Yanaka Ginza** (Yanaka) — A nostalgic street food shopping street also known as cat town. The Yuyake Dandan stairway at its entrance is a nice spot for sunset views. Mentioned in 3 vlogs, e.g. Riri Travels at [16:52](https://youtu.be/nbDELn6VxpE?t=1012). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/yanaka-ginza
- **Hoppy Street** (Asakusa) — A strip of casual drinking spots in Asakusa serving hoppy, a beer-flavored drink with shochu, alongside cheap food from stalls. Mentioned in 2 vlogs, e.g. Paolo fromTOKYO at [13:34](https://youtu.be/8m7dnI2nrU8?t=814). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/hoppy-street

## Palaces

- **Imperial Palace** (Chiyoda) — The Emperor's residence on the grounds of the former Edo Castle, a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station, with some gardens open to the public. Mentioned in 5 vlogs, e.g. Hungry Passport at [5:17](https://youtu.be/77lWbSfnF_g?t=317). → https://whattodoin.fyi/tokyo/place/imperial-palace

## Vlogs used

- Mark Wiens: "Japanese Food Tour - HIDDEN-GEMS in Tokyo, Japan | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!" (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iszTT9U4OA8
- Paolo fromTOKYO: "101 Things to DO in TOKYO | Japan Guide to Secret Hidden Places" (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m7dnI2nrU8
- Abroad in Japan: "101 Things to Do in TOKYO 🇯🇵 Hidden Spots Revealed" (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjQj5GRwLSY
- Inaka Adventure: "How to Spend 5 Days in TOKYO - Japan Travel Itinerary" (2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MQKLUkAUf8
- Hungry Passport: "TOP 10 Things to do in TOKYO, Japan" (2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77lWbSfnF_g
- Japan Guide: "Top 5 Things to do in Tokyo" (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr_TbL5ejuQ
- Riri Travels: "Exploring Tokyo's Old Town Neighbourhoods | retro streets & shops, temples, cafes | JAPAN VLOG" (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbDELn6VxpE
- Allan Su: "Tokyo Travel Guide - The Best Things to Do in Tokyo" (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_qaccjrirc
- Locavore Eats: "TOKYO Food Guide | 40 Places to Eat & Drink (With Prices!)" (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY1CAaGslyc
- Angelica & Aileen Wanders: "Tokyo 2026 Travel Guide: Places to Visit & Things to Do • Itinerary & Expenses • Budget Japan Vlog" (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWEBl9A4lNY
- Island Hopper TV: "Best Things To Do in Tokyo Japan 2026 4K" (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Z5dOcyi7w
- Ian and Ana: "Tokyo Travel Guide - 12 Experiences YOU MUST HAVE" (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56Wm9nvx1A