Tips & Tricks
Tokyo Skytree (1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida, Tokyo) – despite its name, this is actually a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower that dominates the city skyline. As of 2010, it became the country’s tallest structure (at 634 meters in height), and has become a popular spot for tourists since its opening (which provides panoramic views of […]
Tsukiji Fish Market (5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) – foreigners with pre-dawn hours to spare tend to visit this unusual destination. Located close to the city center, this is the largest and most hectic fish market in the world, complete with live tuna auctions (which are held at 5:00 am)(tour groups of no more than 120 […]
Tokyo Dome (3,Koraku 1-chome, Bunkyo, Tokyo) – this is a 55,000-seat arena that holds a variety events – ranging from baseball games (Tokyo Dome being the home field of the Yomiuri Giants – Nippon Professional Baseball team), to other sports like football, wrestling, martial arts and kickboxing events. The stadium’s size also attracts national & […]
Tokyo City View (52nd floor Mori Tower, Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roopingi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) — this is an observation post located on the 52nd floor of the same building where the Mori Art Museum is located. Visitors come here to get a panoramic, photogenic view of the Japanese capital. Hours: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm […]
Tokyo Disneyland (1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture) – this is the Japanese outpost of Disneyland, taking up a 115-acre space outside of Tokyo. This Disneyland has seven sections: Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland (four classical Disney areas), Critter Country, Mickey’s Toontown, and the World Bazaar. There’s even a Disney monorail line that connects Disneyland to […]
Tokyo Big Sight/ Tokyo International Exhibition Center – opened in 1996, this is one of the largest convention venues in Japan. Various trade shows are held there, such as Tokyo’s coolest design event, Design Festa, and the popular Tokyo Motor Show – where Japanese and other automakers showcase their latest prototypes. 12 million people visit […]