Best Things To Do in Tokyo Japan 2026 4K

31 places in this vlog

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1. 0:27

   Tokyo Skytree

   🏢 Landmark · Sumida

   A broadcasting tower opened in 2012 and one of Tokyo's best-known sights.

2. 0:48

   Sumida Aquarium

   🚡 Activity · Oshiage

3. 1:10

   Shibuya

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Shibuya

   Called a must-visit in Tokyo.

4. 1:10

   Shibuya Crossing

   🏢 Landmark · Shibuya

   Described as the centre of Shibuya's activity.

5. 1:46

   Shibuya Sky

   🏢 Landmark · Shibuya

   Described as a cool, trendy spot.

6. 2:06

   Harajuku

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Harajuku · brief mention

   This neighbourhood next to Shibuya is home to Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street.

7. 2:06

   Meiji Jingu

   ⛩️ Temple · Harajuku

   Rebuilt in 1958 after being destroyed in the war.

8. 2:29

   Takeshita Street

   🛍️ Shopping · Harajuku

   Lined with capsule-toy stores and sweet shops.

9. 2:56

   Sensoji

   ⛩️ Temple · Asakusa

10. 3:16

    Nakamise Street

    🛍️ Shopping · Asakusa · brief mention

11. 4:19

    Shinjuku

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Shinjuku

    Suggested as perhaps the best place to stay, especially for young travellers.

12. 4:32

    Godzilla Head (Hotel Gracery Shinjuku)

    🏢 Landmark · Kabukicho · brief mention

13. 4:50

    Kabukicho

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Shinjuku

    Crowds of young people go out here at night.

14. 5:07

    Golden Gai

    🍺 Bar · Shinjuku

    Recommended as a nice place to hang out.

15. 5:18

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    🌳 Park · Shinjuku

    Has koi ponds and offers a calm daytime retreat.

16. 6:14

    Tokyo Tower

    🏢 Landmark · Shibakoen

    Stands 333 m and is painted International Orange.

17. 6:59

    Imperial Palace

    🏰 Palace · Chiyoda

    The outer grounds are free to walk, but the guided tour of the palace is recommended.

18. 7:29

    Roppongi

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Roppongi

19. 7:29

    Roppongi Hills

    🛍️ Shopping · Roppongi · brief mention

20. 7:50

    Ginza

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Ginza

    Has some of the world's priciest real estate.

21. 8:14

    Mount Fuji

    🚆 Day trip · Yamanashi/Shizuoka

    Visible from the Tokaido Shinkansen on the way to Osaka.

22. 9:01

    Ueno Park

    🌳 Park · Ueno

    Home to the Saigo Takamori statue and a zoo.

23. 9:01

    Ueno Zoo

    🚡 Activity · Ueno

    About 20 minutes spent watching the gorilla exhibit.

24. 9:52

    Statue of Saigo Takamori

    🏢 Landmark · Ueno · brief mention

25. 9:59

    Tokyo National Museum

    🏛️ Museum · Ueno

26. 10:26

    Ameyoko

    🛒 Market · Ueno

27. 11:20

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    🛒 Market · Tsukiji

28. 11:46

    Akihabara

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Akihabara

29. 12:06

    Tokyo Disneyland

    🚡 Activity · Urayasu

    Recommended for families and Disney fans.

30. 12:16

    Odaiba

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Odaiba

    Has a Statue of Liberty replica.

31. 12:16

    Odaiba Statue of Liberty

    🏢 Landmark · Odaiba · brief mention

    Seen with the bridge as a backdrop.