What are the main attractions there such as stores, restaurants, malls, etc?
Thanks
2007-05-31 13:52:23 · 7 answers · asked by Thrills 5 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
For stores and malls go to Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara for eletronics and geek chic, and Odaiba. Ueno has an interesting arcade area that stretches almost to Akihabara.
As for attractions that don't involve shopping per say:
Senso-ji in Asakusa - lot of shopping around here too
aforementioned Ueno - large park with lots to see
Imperial Park near Tokyo station site of the former Edo Castle
Harajuku Park - Meiji Shrine. Also lots of shopping on Omontosando road
2007-05-31 14:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by samurai_dave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 2 Must-Sees in Tokyo are:
1. Asakusa Shrine/temple This entire area is surrounded by a "historicl street". You will see ricksaw-type carts for hire, traditional food stalls, as well as souvenir shops. (it is heavy on tourists) Try the okonamiyaki, a Japanese type of pancake dish. It is the best at the stall outside of the temple.
2. Meiji Jingu is another shrine, located in a wooded area, right in the middle of busy Tokyo! It is like you have left teh Big City lifestyle for a hike in the forest, just by walking through the gate. On Sundays, you will see the "harajuku girls" hanging around outside of the entryway..
This also leads to Omatosando.. a street of high fashion, trendy stores and cafes/restaurants. Very Tokyo-ish.
Are you young and into nightlife?
Clubbing in Roppongi is the place to go.
Do you have children? The 8 story toy store is in Ginza and Tokyo Disney is easy to access as well.
Are you a shopper? A quick train-ride away, (about 30 minutes), is Yokohama, a suburb known for it's awesome shopping street, Motomatchi and it's amazing China Town.This is also a waterfront city which is romantic if you have someone with you. Also, Do not miss shopping in LandMark Tower here!
2007-05-31 14:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn V 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tokyo is a great place to visit as there is so much to do. You can spend a lifetime exploring Tokyo and never run out of new things to do and discover. It`s best not to think of Tokyo as one city but as a collection of separate smaller cities all connected by rail as it makes it much easier to explore the city. Each of these smaller cities has its own distinct character and attraction. The highlights include, Ueno for its park and museums, Akehabara for electronics, Shinjuku for its ultra modern buildings and department stores, Harajuku for cheap shopping, and Shiodome for entertainment. At night time Tokyo really comes alive with mazes of blazing neon lights, tiny street stalls, bars complete with karaoke boxes, and the amazing pub food of yakitori and izakaya.
2016-05-18 00:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got some good listings.
Shibuya is good for shopping.
Visit the Imperial Palace, the Tokyo Tower, Meiji Park and Shrine.....
Shibuya also has good restaurants and bars. If you want to go to a foreigner area, go to Roppongi.
2007-05-31 16:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by Adam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ueno Park. a nice zoo and a truly wonderful Western Art Museum, inlcuding several Rodin Sculptures..Like the Gates of Hell.
Yasukuni Shrine. yes the one that is always in the news becuause the PM visited. It is Arlington National Cemetary for the Japanese. very moving, especially the little museum they have.
2007-05-31 15:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shibuya Station for lunch EVERYDAY!!! I paid more money at better restaurants around ginza but I had the best lunches at noodle shops and french bakeries in the subway station.
Oh and NO sushi at Tsukiji market, I paid $32 for 8 pieces of mediocre slightly warm sushi.
2007-05-31 18:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by vicprobey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is so much to see, but a few places to see are
The new Sky Tree (if the weather is clear)
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
Harajuku/Meiji Shrine on a Sunday to see the bizarre fashions.
Odaiba at night for a real trip.
See Love Hotel Hill in Dogenzaka at night for something uniquely Japanese.
Tsukiji Fish Market at the crack of dawn.
Akihabara for the electronics.
Shinjuku and Shibuya at night for the endless lights and neon.
Shinjuku Gyoen Park
Hamarikyu Gardens
Kabukicho for the seedy and sleazy side of Tokyo
Kappabashi for the mindblowing realistic plastic restaurant displays for sale
Ginza for the overpriced shopping
Kiyosumi Garden
Yasukuni for a real experience of NIhonjinron
Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building in Shinjuku (better view from the top than the Tokyo Tower, and
all free!). Otherwise try Roppongi Hills.
Roppongi for the ex-pat environment
Better still, get out of Tokyo when you can and take some day trips to Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, the Fuji 5 Lakes, and Kansai.
If you want a preview of Sensoji, take a look at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwjnQDjwaPQ
2014-06-01 11:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Never-Again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋