Attractions in Tokyo - map, access, and more

Address	1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map
Website	http://www.takeshita-street.com/

 

 

4. Shinjuku

Home to Kabukicho (Tokyo's red light district), and Golden Gai, this area never seem to sleep. You could find yourself getting lost in Shinjuku station, which has more than a hundred exits. Or you could spend your whole afternoon shopping in the many department stores that are scattered around the area. After that, tourists could visit Shinjuku's Golden Gai and enjoy a drink or two. You might also want to consider a visit to the world-famous Robot Restaurant!

Address	Shinjuku station, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map
Website	http://www.kanko-shinjuku.jp/en/tabid/83/Default.aspx

 

 

5. Ginza

Take a visit to Tokyo's higher-class' playground. Ginza is where you will find most branded item shops. It is the perfect place for those who have extra allowances in their pockets. You could also find restaurants with Michelin stars attached to their name in this area.

Address	Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo See map
Website	http://www.ginza.jp/?lang=en

 

 

6. Ameya (Ameya - Yokocho)

This street is the right place for you to find foods and other miscellaneous goods. Located right in front of JR Ueno station, it is right next to one of the largest parks in Tokyo, the Ueno Park. After visiting this street you could enjoy Ueno park and take a fresh breath of air.

Address	アメヤ横丁, Tokyo, Taito 上野6-10-7 See map
Telephone	03-3832-5053
Website	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ameya-Yokoch%C5%8D

 

 

7. Omotesando 

Walk the road of Omotesando and you can imagine yourself walking in Tokyo's version of Beverly Hills. Omotesando is another place in Tokyo is where you can find branded items. You can also visit the secondhand shops in this area to find secondhand branded items in a perfectly minty condition! In addition to that, Omotesando is in a walkable distance from both Harajuku and Shibuya. It's the perfect spot for a shopping spree!

Address	3 Kitaaoyama Minato-ku Tokyo See map
Website	https://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/areas/areamap/harajuku.html

 

 

8. Roppongi

Roppongi is famous for their night-life entertainment. In the recent years, the place is home to an art gallery and a  high-end shopping center which is usually visited by foreigners. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful place which is worth a visit. 

Business Hours	Everyday ( 11:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM )
Price	FREE
Address	Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo See map
Telephone	03-6406-6000
Website	http://www.roppongihills.com.e.nt.hp.transer.com/

 

 

9. Meiji Jingu Shrine

This shrine could be accessed from Meiji Jingu subway station and both JR Harajuku station. The shrine is located inside a huge garden which almost seems like a forest. You can enjoy a moment of tranquility inside this place, that is so different atmosphere from Harajuku's crowded Takeshita street which is located right next to it.

Business Hours	from dawn to dusk
Address	Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map
Telephone	03-3379-5511
Website	http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html

 

 

10. Odaiba

Odaiba is located right off the coast of Tokyo. It is a reclaimed island in which used to be a distribution facility and industrial site. Now, Odaiba has a lot to offer you. They have a futuristic science museum called Miraikan built on the island. One of the other tourist spots is the Odaiba Onsen Monogatari, which is an onsen themed park. Visitors could wear yukata and enjoy various types of other hot-water baths in this place.

Address	Daiba Minato-ku Tokyo See map
Telephone	03-5579-2680
Website	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odaiba

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In order to make your trip better, here's another tip for you:

 

Hire a private guide!

 

By hiring a private guide, you would not worry about getting lost in Tokyo's complex public transport system. A private guide would also help you manage your holiday more efficiently by taking you right to the places that you want to visit!

Moreover, you would not have any language problems during your travel. You might not be able to make a trip to Tokyo a daily occurrence; why not make the most out of your first trip?

Hiring a Private Guide in Tokyo

Here's the next question you need to think about:

 

Where can I get myself a trustable guide?

 

You can probably get a private guide for your Tokyo trip easily online. However, you might not be able to trust their services as much as you want to. To help you with your search, I would recommend you to hire your guide from GoWithGuide. They have excellent customer service system that would definitely help your every problem. In addition to that, their guides are all tested strictly to make sure they can cater to your every need!

 

In this article, we have talked about Tokyo's attraction and sightseeing guide, how to reach them and a Tokyo guidebook to make sure you will not lose your way. I wish you a great holiday in Tokyo!