Editor's picks
A local's shortlist — the places worth your time first, each with a tip.
Sensō-ji & Asakusa
Landmark · Taitō
Tokyo's oldest temple, approached through the lantern gate and the Nakamise market street.
Local tip: Go early morning or after dark to beat the crowds; the illuminated gate at night is genuinely magical.
Shibuya Crossing
Landmark · Shibuya
The world's busiest pedestrian scramble, ringed by neon and department stores.
Local tip: View it from the Shibuya Sky deck or the Starbucks above the crossing for the classic shot.
Shinjuku Gyoen & Golden Gai
Nightlife · Shinjuku
A serene imperial garden by day; the tiny-bar alleys of Golden Gai and yakitori-filled Omoide Yokocho by night.
Local tip: Golden Gai's micro-bars seat six and some charge a cover or are regulars-only — Omoide Yokocho is the easier first stop.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Food · Chūō
Street food and sushi stalls where the famous fish market used to be (the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu).
Local tip: Come hungry mid-morning for tamagoyaki, fresh sushi and grilled scallops; the tuna auction is now at Toyosu.
Meiji Jingū & Harajuku
Culture · Shibuya
A vast forested shrine sitting right beside the youth-fashion frenzy of Harajuku.
Local tip: Walk the shrine's tree-lined path for calm, then Takeshita Street for the contrast — weekday mornings are quietest.
Shimokitazawa
Hidden gemNeighborhood · Setagaya
A bohemian, walkable district of vintage shops, indie cafes, theatres and live-music basements.
Local tip: A laid-back escape from the megacity — perfect for a slow afternoon of thrifting and third-wave coffee.
Explore 124 places across Tokyo
Museums, landmarks, monuments, heritage sites and parks — mapped, with photos. The most notable spots first.
Museums & galleries
(53)
MuseumNational Museum of Western Art
Art museum in Tokyo, Japan
MuseumNational Art Center, Tokyo
Art museum in Tokyo, Japan
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MuseumNational Museum of Nature and Science
National Science Museum in Tokyo, Japan
MuseumThe National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Art museum in Tokyo, Japan
MuseumTokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Museum in Tokyo, Japan
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Museum
Museum
MuseumŌta Memorial Museum of Art
Art museum in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
MuseumMori Art Museum
Contemporary art museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Museum
MuseumTokyo Photographic Art Museum
Photography museum in Tokyo, Japan
MuseumMuseum of the Imperial Collections
Art museum in Tokyo, Japan
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Museum
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MuseumMitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Art museum in Tokyo, Japan
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MuseumGotoh Museum
Art museum in Kaminoge Setagaya Tokyo Japan
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Museum
MuseumTaro Okamoto Museum of Art
Museum in Japan
MuseumEbara Hatakeyama Museum of Art
Art museum in Shirokanedai Minato-ku Tokyo Japan
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MuseumKoishikawa Ukiyo-e Art Museum
Museum in Japan
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MuseumInstitute for Nature Study
Nature preserve park in Tokyo, Japan
MuseumYokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall
Memorial site in Tokyo
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MuseumTokyo Anime Center
Anime museum in Tokyo, Japan
Museum
MuseumMuseum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
Museum in Tokyo.
MuseumMoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
Museum in Minato, Tokyo, Japan
MuseumKawaguchi Museum of Art
Art museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan
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Museum
MuseumToshiba Science Museum
Former museum in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan (2014–2024)
MuseumSuginami Animation Museum
Art museum in Tokyo, JP
Japan Football Museum
本郷三丁目
Museum.
Middle Eastern Culture Center in Japan
Museum.
Gallery TEN
Art gallery.
Setagaya Museum of Art Annex Kiyokawa Taiji Memorial Gallery
Museum.
Landmarks & architecture
(6)
Landmark
LandmarkRyōgoku Bridge
Japanese bridge in Tokyo built in 1659
Landmark
LandmarkEitai Bridge
Bridge over Sumida river in Tokyo, Japan
LandmarkKototoi Bridge
Bridge in Japan
LandmarkMonuments & memorials
(4)Kuramae Water Museum
Memorial.
Shimoyama Memorial Monument
Memorial.
Graveyard of Mr. & Mrs. Kaisyu Katsu
Historic site.
Memorial monument of Mikawashima rail accident
Memorial.
Places of worship
(13)
Religious
ReligiousSt. Mary's Cathedral
Seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo
Religious
ReligiousYokohama Mosque
Mosque in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Religious
ReligiousMasjid Indonesia Tokyo
Mosque in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
Religious
ReligiousJesus Lifehouse International Church
Church in Hong Kong, Indonesia
ReligiousSt. Frances Xavier Church
Religious in Tokyo.
Karasumori Shrine
Place of worship.
Myofuku Ji
Place of worship.
Ebisu Shrine
Place of worship.
Juni-jinja Shrine
Place of worship.
Heritage & archaeology
(4)
Archaeological
ArchaeologicalKurihara Ruins
Archaeological site in Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Ichigaya Mitsuke
Historic ruins.
Kabutozuka Kofun
Archaeological site.
Parks & nature
(40)
ParkUeno Imperial Grant Park
Park in Tokyo, Japan
Park
ParkShinjuku Gyoen
Park and garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
ParkShiba Park
Park in Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Park
Park
ParkJindai Botanical Garden
Garden in Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan
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Park
Park
ParkMukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden
Flower garden located in Sumida, Tokyo
Park
Park
ParkArisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park
Park in Tokyo
Park
ParkYumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome
Botanical garden in Koto City, Tokyo, Japan
Park
ParkTodoroki Ryokuchi
Park in Japan
Park
Park
ParkAkatsuka Botanical Garden
Garden in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Park
ParkHeiwa-no-Mori Park
Town located in Ōta-ku, Tokyo
Park
Park
ParkTaki-no Castle
Building in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
ParkHigashikurumeshi Chikurin Park
Park in Higashikurume, Japan
ParkMitsuike Park
Park in Japan
Park
Park
ParkIkebukuro-nishiguchi Park
Fountain of Ikebukuro Nishiguchi park gives an beautiful look
Park
Park
Park
Park
Park
ParkAkabane Nature Observatory Park
Park in Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Park
ParkItabashi Traffic Park
Park in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
ParkMore to explore
(4)Kanze No Theater
Visitor attraction.
Myo-on-zawa
Viewpoint.
Ostrich
Visitor attraction.
Gundam Statue
Visitor attraction.
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