Tokyo is a big city. You can experience endless amusements, sample amazing food and escape to nature – all within the large metropolis. It can get confusing when it comes to planning a trip to Tokyo. For those who need to get an overview, here is a quick guide to Tokyo’s attractions and things to do for visitors.

Suggested Itineraries

• Best of Tokyo with kids
• Day by day itineraries in Tokyo with kids

Neighbourhoods

• Ginza
• Odaiba
• Asakusa
• Shibuya
• Shinjuku

Science and Tech

• Miraikan – Science museum in Odaiba.
• National Museum of Science and Nature – Natural history museum in Ueno Park.
• TenQ Space Museum – Space-themed museum at Tokyo Dome City.
• Toyota Mega WEB – Car-themed showroom with rides in Odaiba.

Parks

• Ueno Park – Hilly park with a zoo and museums.
• Shinjuku Gyoen – Gardens at Shinjuku.
• Kasai-Rinkai Park – Gardens with an aquarium; close to Tokyo Disneyland.

Family-Friendly Attractions & Kids

• Tokyo Disneyland Resort – Where Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are located.
• Tokyo Sea Life Park – Aquarium close to Tokyo Disneyland Resort.
• Sunshine Aquarium – Centrally located, rooftop aquarium.
• Shinagawa Aquarium – Aquarium with dolphins. Located further out of downtown Tokyo.
• Ueno Zoo – Oldest zoo in Japan. Centrally located.
• Ninja Trick House – Interactive place to experience the ways of the ninja in Shinjuku.
• Toyota Mega WEB – Car-themed showroom with rides in Odaiba.
• Tokyo Joypolis – Electronic amusement arcade in Odaiba.
• J-World Tokyo – Anime-themed attraction in Ikebukuro.
• Namja Town Japan – Anime-themed attraction in Ikebukuro.
• Pokemon Center Mega – Pokemon shop in Ikebukuro.
• Tokyo Dome City Attractions – Amusement Park in the City.
• Fuji TV Building Observation Deck – A look-out observation deck in Odaiba.
• Hedgehog Cafe Harry – Spend some time with pygmy hedgehogs in Harajuku.

History & Culture

• Tokyo National Museum – Oldest museum in Japan which showcases national treasures. Located in Ueno Park.
• Samurai Museum – Museum that showcases samurai culture in Shinjuku.
• Ninja Trick House – Interactive place to experience the ways of the ninja in Shinjuku.
• Asakusa
• National Museum of Western Art – Museum with Western works of art at Ueno Park

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