Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the 47th province of this East Asian country. The city, located in the eastern part of the Kanto region, has one of the highest GPD municipalities in the world. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, this metropolis offers an endless array of attractions.
The following 20 Tokyo tourist attractions will delight visitors.
1. Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest, and most iconic mountain, stands at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this majestic peak has been a source of inspiration for artists, poets, and travelers for centuries. It is surrounded by five lakes and pristine countryside views. Mount. Fuji, covered with white snow all year round, is one of the symbols of the land of the rising sun.
Visiting Mount Fuji, you are not just about seeing a mountain; it’s about experiencing the deep cultural and natural essence of Japan. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or inspiration, Mount Fuji welcomes all with its serene yet powerful presence.
2. Tokyo Tower in Japan
Tokyo Tower is located in the Minatoku district and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. It is the second tallest radio tower in Japan, 333m tall after the Tokyo Sky Tree and 13m taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Tokyo Tower in Japan is open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. At the tower, you can see every corner of the capital. In addition, this tower also attracts visitors because of the lighting system that changes and harmonizes between the inside and outside. Its light colors blend, creating a shimmering and fantastical light for Tokyo Tower.
3. Sensoji Temple
Sensoji is the oldest temple in the whole of Tokyo and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. Major festivals in Tokyo are usually held in the area of the 5-story tower of Sensoji Temple. The largest festival held regularly in the 3rd week of May is the Sanja Matsuri.
There are also many other festivals here, such as the Asakusa Samba Carnival (Street Festival) in August, the Hagoita-ichi festival in November, etc.
4. Tokyo Imperial Palace
The Tokyo Imperial Palace is where the Japanese imperial family currently lives and works. Located in the center of Tokyo, in a large park surrounded by water oysters and stone walls. Outside the royal palace, many ancient pine trees are planted that are cleverly pruned. In front of the Imperial Palace is a two-span stone bridge across the deep oysters. This is a tourist destination in Japan that you must visit on your trip.
5. Ueno Park
Ueno Park not only has a fairytale-like scenery, but it also has a special cultural value of the city. While you are here, you can visit the ancient buildings that are left over from the Edo period, Ueno Toshogu Shrine and Kiyomizu Kannon Shrine to pray for good things.
6. Meiji Jingu Shrine
Another spiritual place you can add to your itinerary is Tokyo’s most famous Meiji Jingu shrine. The point that makes the temple different and famous is that it worships Emperor Meiji, the ancestor of the imperial court.
The entire temple architecture is built in the traditional Nagare Zukuri style, and the materials are mainly Japanese cypress and copper. If you’re an introvert, Meiji Jingu Shrine is the place for you to visit Tokyo, because the space of the temple is extremely simple, bringing absolute peace and purity.
7. Shibuya Area
The Shibuya in Tokyo is one of the places you must explore when traveling to Japan. This young and busy area is also a place for fashionistas because of its rapid updates and the birth of many modern fashion trends.
Until now, Shibuya Fashion District is the place to fashion stores such as Shibuya PARCO and Cocoti,.. In particular, this Tokyo tourist destination has also been chosen as a venue for fashion-related events.
8. Tokyo Disneyland Park
As part of the legendary Disneyland chain, Tokyo Disneyland is also one of the most famous Disneyland parks in the world. This place owns an extremely large area and countless entertainment games that attract both adults and children. The park has up to 7 theme areas and more than 40 different rides, allowing you to experience many interesting styles.
9. Tokyo Sky Tree
The Tokyo Tree first opened in 2012, the 634-meter-tall, is known as the tallest building in Japan and the world’s tallest TV tower to date. The birth of the tower is considered an important turning point for Japan, attracting millions of tourists to visit here. In particular, the basement area of Tokyo Sky Tree is also designed as a shopping complex and aquarium.
10. Yoyogi Park
As one of the major parks located in the city of Tokyo, Yoyogi is likened to a beautiful ecological forest with many young grasses, ponds, and even giant cherry blossom trees. People usually visit here for fun, meetings, drama rehearsals, or even freelance artists who also like to come here to show their talents. Don’t be surprised to see young women in unusual outfits such as colorful socks, short skirts, and sandals.
11. Sumo Kokugikan Arena
Sumo is an interesting traditional martial art that is very interesting and curious by many Tokyo tourists.
Kokugikan located in Sumida District, Tokyo is the venue for Sumo matches in Tokyo. Sumo tournaments run over fifteen days, from a Sunday to a Sunday. Located in Sumida Prefecture, right next to the Eido Museum next to Ryogoku Station. If you arrive at Ryogoku Station in January, May, or September, you will find a lot of Sumo wrestlers riding the train at this station.
12. Ancient Village of Oshino
Hakkai Oshino Hakkai is an ancient village located between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka, in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The history of the village of Oshino Hakkai is tied to the formation of the eruption lava of Mount Fuji thousands of years ago. Underground springs from melting snow hundreds of years ago have created eight clear blue lakes, which are considered natural treasures. The name “Hakkai” means “Eight Great Lakes”, symbolizing the eight sacred water tanks, which has the meaning of feng shui in Japanese spirituality.
13. Lake Kawaguchi
Lake Kawaguchi is one of the five major lakes at the foot of Mount. Fuji. This lake has the second-largest surface area and ranks third in-depth among the Fuji Five Lakes. Kawaguchi is designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site as part of Mount Fuji. When traveling to Tokyo, you must take some time to visit Lake Kawaguchi and the legendary Mount Fuji.
14. Harajuku Fashion Street
Visiting this street, you can find unique fashion styles and fancy cosplay of Japanese teenagers with unexpected creativity that cannot be found anywhere else.
15. Akihabara Electronics Street
Akihabara is a district in Chiyoda Ward, about 15 km from central Tokyo. Akihabara is nicknamed the Electric Town from the black market that formed there after World War II. Since then, it has officially become the second busiest shopping mall in Tokyo for electronics. With popular items such as wires, cables, light bulbs, and many other electronics.