20 Top Tourist Spots in Tokyo

Tokyo is somewhere that offers something to everyone. Whether you are looking for an exciting experience watching a sumo tournament or discovering Tokyo’s izakaya culture, a deeper understanding of the long history of Edo or want to visit some beautiful art, Tokyo has got you covered.

Every time you visit the mega city full of world-famous tourist spots, you will be fascinated by the wide range of unforgettable experiences this metropolis has to offer. The world’s largest city is home to an intriguing modern townscape created by skyscrapers mixed with traditional structures dating back centuries, and busy streets packed with crowds and lively shops as well as captivating hidden nature spots.

Visiting each tourist attraction introduced below will enable you to make the most of your time in Tokyo with different experiences. As always, we suggest you join our guided tours to make the most out of your visit to Tokyo. A local guide can tell you everything you want to know and take you to the best places around. Here is the ultimate list of the top 20 tourist attractions in Tokyo that you shouldn’t miss!

1. Shibuya Crossing

Location: Shibuya Crossing

If you are looking for a “real Tokyo experience”, without a doubt Shibuya will never disappoint! The central hub is a shopping heaven for everyone and boasts a number of giant shopping complexes such as Shibuya109 (super popular especially among young girls) and Shibuya Hikarie. But Shibuya is of course mostly known for its crosswalk, Shibuya Crossing – the busiest scramble crossing in the world with about 3,000 people crossing it at a single time during the peak of rush hour! Shibuya is a place where you can easily spend a couple of hours and won’t get bored.

We recommend you combine Shibuya with a visit to Harajuku and Omotesando and get to Shibuya Crossing around 4pm and visit the Shibuya Scramble Square. From the observation deck you can enjoy a panoramic view of the iconic crossing at a height of about 230m. Watching the sunset behind Mount Fuji and the neon lit buildings of Shibuya taking over the scenery is just amazing! Visiting Yoyogi Park after a long day will enable you to unwind and take a refreshing stroll in nature. Meiji Jingu Shrine is the world-famous sacred shrine which was established in 1920 and was dedicated to the spirit of the late emperor Meiji and his wife.