Best activities in Tokyo

One of Japan's most popular theme parks, next to Tokyo DisneySea but requiring a separate ticket.

"One of Japan's most popular theme parks, next to Tokyo DisneySea but requiring a separate ticket."

A popular theme park next to Tokyo Disneyland, requiring a separate ticket.

"A popular theme park next to Tokyo Disneyland, requiring a separate ticket."

You can run or walk across the bridge from the Ginza side to Odaiba, with great views of Odaiba from the bridge.

"You can run or walk across the bridge from the Ginza side to Odaiba, with great views of Odaiba from"

Ryogoku, near Skytree, is the home of sumo, with sumo stables and the Kokugikan arena. Tournaments are held in January, May and September, and tickets are fairly easy for visitors to get.

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An indoor theme park inside Sunshine City with arcade games, haunted attractions, escape rooms and a gyoza food area.

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Asakusa's retro amusement park, the oldest theme park in Japan, where a roller coaster sits next to a historic temple. You can see Sensoji from the free fall ride.

"Asakusa's retro amusement park, the oldest theme park in Japan, where a roller coaster sits next to "

A Kabuki theater in Ginza where you can see traditional performing arts while eating a bento box. The basement has souvenir shops.

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A three-floor indoor amusement park in Aqua City with unusual rides, VR games and sometimes virtual anime concerts.

"A three-floor indoor amusement park in Aqua City with unusual rides, VR games and sometimes virtual "

One of the main stadiums for watching Japanese baseball, with a lively atmosphere unlike US games.

"One of the main stadiums for watching Japanese baseball, with a lively atmosphere unlike US games."

A stadium for baseball games in Tokyo, along with Tokyo Dome.

"A stadium for baseball games in Tokyo, along with Tokyo Dome."

An open shopping and amusement area next to Tokyo Dome with roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, restaurants and shops, good before or after baseball games or concerts.

"An open shopping and amusement area next to Tokyo Dome with roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, restaur"

A charming little green coastal train running since 1902 between Fujisawa and Kamakura. Its crossing is famous from the Slam Dunk anime opening, with possible Mount Fuji views.

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An entertainment complex inside Tokyo Tower with VR rides, sim racing rigs and esports arenas.

"An entertainment complex inside Tokyo Tower with VR rides, sim racing rigs and esports arenas."

A Harry Potter attraction for wizarding fun, with tickets around $37.

"A Harry Potter attraction for wizarding fun, with tickets around $37."

An indoor Sanrio theme park for Hello Kitty fans, with tickets around $26.

"An indoor Sanrio theme park for Hello Kitty fans, with tickets around $26."

An aquarium at the base of Tokyo Skytree, recommended as a worthwhile add-on. Admission is about 2,500 yen.

"An aquarium at the base of Tokyo Skytree, recommended as a worthwhile add-on. Admission is about 2,5"

This zoo in Ueno Park has Japanese snow monkeys, polar bears, Asiatic black bears and a gorilla exhibit full of character, where the host spent about 20 minutes.

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A 2-hour sumo show where you get beer and a hot pot meal while veteran wrestlers demonstrate techniques and then fight three bouts. Audience members can put on sumo suits and wrestle at the end.

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