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The 6 Best Things to Do in Tokyo
Neon districts, ancient shrines, and the world’s best food
Tokyo runs on contrast: neon-drenched Shibuya crossings and serene shrines, Michelin sushi and $8 ramen, hyper-modern towers beside wooden teahouses. The greatest food city on earth.
BEST TIME
March–May (cherry blossoms) and October–November
TYPICAL BUDGET
$1,600–$3,200 per person for a week
6 best things to do in Tokyo
1
Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku
2
Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
3
Tsukiji outer market sushi breakfast
4
teamLab digital art museum
5
Shinjuku nightlife and Golden Gai
6
Day trip to Mt. Fuji or Nikko
How to fit it into a day
Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: senso-ji temple in asakusa.
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LOCAL TIP
Buy a Suica card and carry cash — many great small spots are cash-only.
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