What do you do in Tokyo?

2024/10/16

Tokyo is populated with places that are popular with foreign tourists, like Tokyo Sky Tree, Asakusa, a major tourist destination in Tokyo, and Ueno, where art museums, museums, and a zoo are available for all to enjoy.

If you are visiting Tokyo, don't miss out on Ryogoku, Ginza, the sumo capital, Tsukiji, the Japanese food market, Odaiba, the center of the Tokyo Bay Area, and Roppongi, known for its international vibe. Make the most of your time in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

Tokyo's top attractions

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree, which was inaugurated in May 2012, is a radio tower that is 634 meters tall. On November 17, 2011, it was certified as the 'world's tallest tower' by Guinness World Records.

The Tembo Deck and the 450m high Tembo Corridor offer a clear view of the tombs of Mt. Tsukuba and Mt. Fuji if the weather is clear. Around Tokyo Skytree, you'll find Tokyo Solamachi, which has around 300 shops, and Tokyo Skytree Town, which has a planetarium and aquarium. In addition to admiring the scenery, you can also indulge in shopping.

Meiji Shrine

The shrine is the most visited New Year's destination in Japan, with approximately 3 million people visiting it on the third day of the New Year.

The precincts are located in a vast forest and feature the Imperial Garden, which is renowned for its flowering irises in June, and the Treasure Hall, which displays items associated with Empress Dowager Shoken.

Asakura

Since ancient times, Asakusa has been a temple town near Sensoji Temple, and since the Meiji period, it has become a center for popular entertainment. The downtown area is represented by this tourist attraction with an Edo-style atmosphere, and it is crowded with tourists from Japan and abroad year-round.

On both sides of Nakamise Dori, there are shops selling Kaminariokoshi and Ningyoyaki confectionery, souvenir shops, and more, making this festival-like bustle happen every day.

Tokyo's best gourmet food

Edomae Sushi

"Edomae sushi" came to be called this because before the Edo period, fish caught in Edo Bay (present-day Tokyo Bay) was used as an ingredient for sushi. To extend their lifespan, they were seasoned with vinegar or salt or tossed in the sauce due to their incomplete development, as stated.

According to legend, the dish was created by impatient Edo people who combined rice and toppings and served them at food stalls to fill their stomachs in a short amount of time.

Tsukishima Monja

During the Edo period, 'Tsukishima Monja' was created. It is said to have its roots in ``mange-yaki,'' which involves dissolving flour with water and placing it on a griddle to draw letters and pictures.

Today, Monjayaki was a popular snack for children at candy shops in Tsukishima. It's believed to have originated as a dish that was made by melting wheat flour, frying it thinly, and then being dipped in soy sauce or miso.

Tsukishima Nishinaka Dori Shopping Street (commonly known as Monja Street) has over 80 monjayaki restaurants.

Sweet Rice Cracker

This Japanese sweet from Tokyo is made by steaming rice, roasting it to puff it up, and mixing it with starch syrup, sugar, peanuts, and other ingredients, and it is known for its crunchy texture.

The origin of it is believed to be in the late Edo period, when street vendors near Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate began selling it as a luck charm, and it is regarded as a souvenir from Asakusa.

Have fun taking day trips to Tokyo!

Tokyo is the capital of Japan, and it is home to many attractions that attract international tourists, such as Tokyo Sky Tree, the famous Asakusa district, and Ueno, where you can find art museums, historical museums, and a zoo.

And you could also enjoy delicious food! Enjoy your day trips to Tokyo!

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