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5 Day Tokyo Itinerary for Couples

Saikhnaa1 writer

Here's the truth. You're going to need a lot more than a 5 day Tokyo itinerary to see everything this busy city has to offer. But as a couple, you'll definitely...

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7 Best Things to Do and See in Tokyo at Night

LJWelch writer

There’s no shortage of things to do and places to go in Tokyo during the day, but what about when the attractions close? Whether you’re jetlagged, a night o...

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2 Week Japan Itinerary for Couples

Saikhnaa1 writer

Are you planning a 2 week holiday to Japan with your loved one and have no idea how to organize your itinerary? I had the exact same problem! With its rich h...

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Latest Reviews & Experiences for Japan Attractions

BrookeH New Zealand

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Our entire group was lost in silence as we walked through this museum. An incredibly well- thought-out and designed exhibition of an important event in history. Highly recommend getting the headphones and listening to the audio. The personal stories that are shared are truly...

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Shibuya 109

Shibuya 109 is a great place to shop for young women's clothing. It is extremely popular among Japanese girls, so you can see very up-to-date Japanese fashion here. I love that each floor is arranged in a circle around the escalators. This makes it very easy to navigate...

RebeccahD Germany

Tsukiji Fish Market

You have to get here really early to see the market in full action, but it's worth it. A lot of the fish dealers seemed annoyed that so many tourists were wandering around, although you'd think they'd be used to it by now. You should definitely eat at one of the sushi places...

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Ghibli Museum

Definitely a must see for fans of Studio Ghibli. Love seeing all the characters from my favorite movie. The detailed but intimate setting makes a trip to this museum a highlight of my trip to Tokyo.

1. Ghibli Museum

Nothing compares to the influence and effect on international audiences than the animated movies that Ghibli Studios has produced over the years. With

Adults: ¥100, Children(13-18): ¥700, Children (7-12): ¥400, Children (4-6): ¥100
+81 570-055-777
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
10am-6pm
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2. Ueno Park

Ueno Park is one of Japan’s first public parks and offers nice peaceful scenic walks for those weary of the big lights and loud sounds of Tokyo.

Free to enter
+81-3-3828-5644
Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
5:00am-11:00pm
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3. Tokyo Skytree

To stand on top of the world is to be at the top of SkyTree, Japan’s newest contribution to scale the heavens. Located in Sumida Ward, in the northeastern

Adult 3090 yen, Child 2360 yen
+81 3-5302-3470
Tokyo Skytree, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
8am-10pm
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4. Sensoji Temple

Located in Asakusa, Tokyo, The oldest Buddhist temple in the Japan’s capital city, Senso-ji, is one of the most popular attractions for foreign tourists

Free
+81 3-3842-0181
Sensō-ji Temple, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
6am-5pm daily
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5. Ueno Zoo

Being the oldest (opened in 1882) and most established of all the zoos in Japan, Ueno Zoo, offers a pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

¥600, Children(0-12): Free
+81 3-3828-5171
Ueno Zoo, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
9:30am-5pm
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6. National Museum of Nature and Science

With over 4 millions specimens, the National Museum of Nature and Science offers a myriad of exhibits in diverse fields, including natural history, anthropology,

Adults - ¥620, Children - Free
+81-03-5777-8600
National Museum of Nature and Science, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
9am-5pm

7. Ryogoku Kokugikan

For visitors who know little of the Japanese sport of sumo, the only thoughts they may have is that it consists of rather large obese men in diapers pushing

¥2,200 (arena seats) - ¥14,800 (ringside seats)
+81-3-3623-5111
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Yokoami, Tokyo, Japan
10am - 4:30pm
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8. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

When we think of Japanese visual art, most of us think of the traditional art forms: calligraphy, ukiyo-e paintings or woodblock prints. But what about

Museum entry free. (Exhibition admission fees vary by exhibition)
+81-03-3823-6921
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, 36, Tokyo, Japan
9:30am-5:30pm

9. National Museum of Western Art

Throughout Japan’s history, there has always been an interest in western culture, from science to the arts. Of particular interest to Japanese is

Adults: ¥430, Children: Free
+81 3-3828-5131
National Museum of Western Art, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
9:30am-5:30pm

10. Meiji Shrine

As the native religion of Japan, Shinto, (which translates to the “Way of the Gods”) it plays a prominent role in many aspects of Japanese

Free
+81 3-3379-5511
Meiji Shrine Gyoen, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
5:45 am- 5:00 pm daily
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11. Tokyo National Museum

If there is one museum that visitors who are interested in traditional Japanese history must go to, it is the Tokyo National Museum, a place to witness