1. Tsukiji Jogai Market
This is Tokyo's traditional kitchen!
The old market has been moved to Toyosu, and Tsukiji Market itself is currently undergoing demolition, but the outer market has many shops that remain intact and is bustling. There are plenty of popular gourmet restaurants, including Kitsuneya, where you can enjoy seafood bowls, sushi, and the popular horumon bowl! By the way, please note that many shops are closed on Tuesdays.
30 minutes
2. The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are a park consisting of the area in front of the Imperial Palace, the Kitanomaru area, and the outer perimeter of the moat and embankment surrounding the Imperial Palace. The entire Outer Gardens of the Imperial Palace covers an area of 115 hectares. A large lawn dotted with black pines harmonizes with the moat and castle gates that retain the appearance of the old Edo Castle, forming the largest green space and waterfront in central Tokyo together with the Imperial Palace forest and the adjacent Hibiya Park. Not only is it a park, but it is also an important area for preserving the natural environment and urban landscape. (Closed on Mondays and Fridays)
1 hour
3. Senso-ji Temple
Kaminarimon is a great photo spot! Let's try drawing a traditional fortune slip Kaminarimon is the symbol of Asakusa. Officially called "Furaijinmon", the large lantern is 3.9m tall, 3.3m wide, and weighs about 700kg, making it a great photo spot. After passing through Kaminarimon, Nakamise-dori continues, and after passing through Hozomon, you will finally reach the main hall. Why not try drawing a traditional fortune slip here? Sensoji's fortune slips are known for having a high number of "bad luck", but this is because they faithfully adhere to the ratio of ancient fortune slips. Perhaps it's because people think "If you draw a great fortune at Sensoji, you're really lucky!", but the high number of "bad luck" slips seems to be gaining in popularity.
1 hour
4. Meiji Jingu Shrine
Want to improve your luck at Tokyo's number one power spot?
This shrine was founded in 1920 and enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The grounds are so vast, the size of 15 Tokyo Domes, and are so lush and sacred that you'll almost forget you're in Tokyo. Along with praying at the main hall, you should also visit the Imperial Gardens. Here you'll find Kiyomasa's Well, a well-known power spot, and it's said that it's best to visit in the morning.
45 minutes
5. Takeshita Street
Find cheap items in the epicenter of "kawaii culture"!
A 350m-long street stretching from the Takeshita exit of JR Harajuku Station towards Meiji Dori. Miscellaneous goods, fashion and sweets shops line both sides of the road, and it's bustling with people even on weekdays. It's especially popular for its cheap items, unique items and cutting-edge fashion items, making it a popular tourist spot for foreign tourists and school trip students.
30 minutes
6. Shibuya Crossing
The Shibuya Scramble Crossing in front of Shibuya Station. It is said to be the busiest crossing in the world, and the view is a Tokyo landmark. From the bridge connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can see people passing by at an angle from above. When the pedestrian signal turns green, the intersection is flooded with people, and at times, 3,000 people pass through on a single green signal.
30 minutes