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December 30, 2022

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Tokyo Skytree
Topping off at 2,080 feet, the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower (that's tower, not building) in the world. From the broadcast tower’s 360-degree observation decks, the whole city—its striking skyscrapers and neon intersections—looks like a magical circuit board.
Teamlab Planets
With teamLab's Planets, the art collective teamLab has created an endlessly Instagrammable, sumptuous, and surreal collection of installations dedicated to multi-sensory digital art. Dubbed “body-immersive” displays, the seven large-scale artworks are connected by maze-like, dark corridors that lead to wide-open, dazzling spaces.
Senso-ji temple
The atmosphere alone here is one for the bucket list. Senso-ji, the temple itself, is at the end of the shopping street, while a recently renovated five-story pagoda stands to the left (ranking in as the second tallest pagoda in Japan). Japanese visitors flutter around a large cauldron in front of the temple where incense burned inside is said to benefit good health. Travelers keen to avoid crowds should arrive early, but even tourists that are remotely interested in Japanese culture will find something to appreciate here.
Shibuya crossing
The Shibuya Scramble Square tower above Shibuya station offers a birds’ eye view of the famous crossing, along with panoramic vistas of the city from the Shibuya Sky rooftop observatory, perched 230 meters above street level.
Tokyo Imperial Palace
It is one of the most popular tourist sites in Tokyo for its beautiful gardens in it and moats around them. The site of Tokyo Imperial Palace includes rich nature though it is surrounded by high-rise buildings in the sophisticated business district Marunouchi. Running and cycling around Tokyo Imperial Palace is popular activities among Japanese people and international travelers. Tokyo Imperial Palace is also famous for its accessibility since since it is located near Tokyo Station.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Tue-Sun 9:00-16:00
Time it right, and you’ll see why these gardens are considered among Tokyo’s best places to see cherry blossoms in March and April. In the Japanese Traditional Garden, a manicured lawn is a prim setting for a picnic (convenient, too, considering bento boxes and other treats can be scooped in Shinjuku before entering), paths meander along ponds, over bridges, and past charming tea houses.
Odaiba is a district located on a man made island on Tokyo Bay, southern Tokyo, which can be accessed via the Rainbow Bridge or Yurikamome Line. Odaiba is one of the most entertaining districts in Tokyo where numbers of shopping malls, restaurants, museums and entertainment facilities gather. The area is especially known for high-tech entertainments such as robots at National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), digital arts at MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM and the latest VR at Tokyo JOYPOLIS. You can easily spend a whole day on this pleasurable island.
Odaiba is also famous for its stunning night view and very popular among photographers. The view of illuminated Tokyo Bay, the Rainbow Bridge and the skyscraper of the city on the other side of the ocean is absolutely amazing. Cruising on Tokyo Bay around Odaiba area is one of the most popular activities in Tokyo at night.
Stay at Ryokan - experience traditional Japanese hospitality
Ryokan is a traditional Japanese style hotel, offering authentic Japanese rooms and hospitality in a historical building. Even though Tokyo is filled with modern accommodations such as luxurious hotels, stylish guest houses and capsule hotels, there are still numbers of great Ryokan style accommodations where you can experience the authentic Japanese staycation experience.

It’s a great way to learn Japanese culture and be surrounded by a peaceful and serine atmosphere. You may think that Ryokan style accommodation provides the high-end services and is quite pricey, but some Ryokan are cozy, rustic and more affordable than other hotels in Tokyo.
Rikugien Garden