10 Things You NEED To Do in Tokyo Japan (Tokyo Travel Guide, Top Things to do in Tokyo)
Tokyo is a city that no other can quite match along with an abundance of other futuristic attractions and distinctive subcultures it is home to a rich traditional culture it is sure that I am positive that visitors will never run out of things to see do experience and enjoy whether they are staying in the town for a long time or are only passing by in this video Let’s discover the top things to do in Tokyo Japan number one get swept away at shabuya Crossing jump on the metro to shabuya train station and head up to the street for one of the craziest pedestrian Crossings in the entire world shabuya Crossing is the world’s busiest Crossing in downtown Tokyo swarmed by hundreds if not thousands of people every time the lights turn red it’s fun to walk across the road at the Crossing but if you want the real deal of the Mayhem go upstairs to the neighboring Starbucks get a seat by the window and watch what’s going on below it resembles an ant colony that has taken over the whole Junction very well worth doing number two go to a sumo wrestling match witnessing the sumo wrestling sport live is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip to Japan Suma wrestlers are known worldwide for their enormous size and the extreme dedication they put into their battles KOCO geekon Sumo Stadium host the country’s largest Sumo competitions including championship fights but you can also visit a number of smaller venues for something more intimate number three what is the point of going going to Japan if you are not going to eat all the Delicious Japanese food without question Japanese Cuisine is amongst one of the greatest in the world the country offers an incredible array of food items such as Sushi Ramen and Udan with different flavors although there are Japanese snacks meals and drinks available throughout the nation you can find them all combined at Tokyo’s markets street food stalls and topnotch dining establishments you can also dive into a fresh conveyor Bel sushi restaurant eat brahen literally anywhere or simply hop your way around popular spots like takesita Street a main shopping street in the city for some quirky fun explore Tokyo’s past at sunu Temple Tokyo lacks a specific Landmark to distinguish it from other City such as the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower but the sensui temple is the next best thing this Temple is by far the oldest in Tokyo therefore visiting it ought to be at the top of each traveler’s bugget list at present it’s a massive temple in one of Tokyo’s most stunning structures it’s a place for Spiritual healing first and foremost but it’s also one of the most stunning Tokyo tourist attractions along with a number of other beautiful sites including Imperial Palace Gardens and Mai jingu Shrine we highly recommend that you visit sensui Temple during your tour there are several stores in this area that date back more than a century as well as some very unique sweet treats that you won’t find any place else in the city number five is to Marvel at the beautiful cherry blossoms Japan is a fantastic place to visit throughout the entire year but if you can plan your vacation around the cherry blossom season you’re in for a real beautiful treat in Japanese culture cherry blossoms are representation of the ephemeral beauty of life and the trans science of all Mortal things the flowers are deeply connected to their culture and are seen as symbols of both Beauty and fragility the blossoms are are in full flower in the spring usually starting at the end of March and on some days it seems as if their petals are falling Like Rain the trees have been planted in various locations across the city and they create an attractive beauty that attracts many people moving on number six is to visit the Majestic Imperial Palace one of the most well-liked and well-known sites in Tokyo is the Imperial Palace which is located at the site of the former innermost point of Defense at Ido Castle earlier there was a complex of buildings there but after centuries of warfare the majority of these buildings were destroyed and never rebuilt in addition to serving as home of the Japanese royal family the palace was once the residence of Tokugawa Shogun who dominated Japan during the Ido period although the inner grounds are not open to the public the East Garden is open to the public throughout the whole year and is practically a full attraction all on its own number seven is to make a stop at at Mai Shrine Magi Shrine and its adjacent yoyogi Park together create an enormous green lung of the city of Tokyo which makes the shrine an ideal spot for a relaxing walk the shrine is usually crowded all year long and is regarded as one of the most peaceful and quiet sites to see in Tokyo it sees over 3 million visitors in the first days of the year due to the year’s first prayers in addition to a prayer wall where you can write your prayers and then attach them to the wall this shrine has a treasury house that houses some of the emperor’s personal items number eight is to attend Kabuki theater Kabuki theater is regarded as a musty attraction for any visitor to Japan as it is one of the country’s oldest forms of entertainment it’s a traditional kind of theater in which dramatic physical Expressions serve as the main centerpiece of Storytelling although originally done only by women Kabuki theater is now performed solely by men in addition to being performed live the show has a number of traditional instruments that add to its dramatic quality Kabuki stories tend to be centered around historical characters and events kind-hearted dramas love Tales moral conflicts tragedy and conspiracy although there isn’t an official dress code at Kabuki theater it’s usually recommended to wear nice shoes and clothes number nine is to zip around the streets in real life Mario Kart this has got to be one of the highlights of your trip Mario Kart is a game that most people who grew up with Nintendo have probably played played for countless hours imagine now that it wasn’t just a video game but actual real life that’s what Tokyo offers you renting a go-kart and racing through the crowded streets of Tokyo while dressed like your favorite video game character is one of the city’s most unusual activities the street car often known as a go-kart is an incredibly enjoyable experience there are a number of routes you can go to including through a aabra Over the Rainbow Bridge and around Tokyo bay so pick where you want to go and strap in and live out your wildest Mario Kart fantasies and last but certainly not least number 10 is to see from a top the Tokyo Tower at 333 M the tower is 13 M taller than the Eiffel Tower while having a similar design and height it has two observation decks one at 150 M and another at 250 M on a clear Day from the top of the Tokyo Skyline you can see as far as the Tokyo Sky Tree and Mount Fuji as well as the zooi temple Tokyo Sky Tree standing out 634 M high is the highest structure on Earth visit the Tokyo Sky Tree after after the tower if you want expansive views from great altitudes what are some of your favorite activities have you been to Tokyo and if so comment your thoughts below I’d love to know I’ll catch you in the next video
If you’re visiting Tokyo soon then look no further than this video. In this video I go over the top 10 things you need to do while you’re in Tokyo! Let me know in the comments below what your favorite things to do there are 🙂