Do! 10! Tokyo! 10 Must-dos in Tokyo – Part 2

Tokyo is a city filled with tradition and innovation, food, nature, and countless attractions. Here are introductions of 10 carefully-selected things to do in Tokyo right now.

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Do! 10! Tokyo! 10 Must-dos in Tokyo – Part 2

INDEX

DO6　Experience technology in Tokyo

DO7　Savor Tokyo’s budget-friendly delicious food

DO8　Enjoy Tokyo’s outdoors with a day trip

DO9　Luxurious hotel stays

DO10　Experience Edo and downtown culture

DO6

Experience technology in Tokyo

teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, Azabudai Hills, Tokyo © teamLab

Tokyo never loses its energy, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the opening of new facilities we hope you will visit. For example, SHIBUYA SKY is a new spot where you can look over the Shibuya area from a height of 230 meters. Plus, the popular digital art museum teamLab Borderless will soon open at Azabudai Hills. Keep your eye on ever-evolving Tokyo.

DO7

Savor Tokyo’s budget-friendly delicious food

Japanese food goes beyond sushi and sashimi, and one of Tokyo’s major appeals is that you can eat delicious food from all over Japan. Besides gourmet cuisine, there are countless cheap delicacies. Ramen is a must when coming to Japan. It is also a must to grill your own monjayaki, and to check out a Japanese-style izakaya bar for sake and local food.

DO8

Enjoy Tokyo’s outdoors with a day trip

Only about two hours from the city center, Tokyo’s Tama area offers a treasure trove of outdoor activities. Rafting and canyoning in Okutama are popular activities that offer authentic experiences in the abundant mountain streams of the Tama River. Trekking and cycling are also great ways to see the natural world as it changes from season to season.

DO9
Luxurious hotel stays

It is great to stay in a relaxing place, even when visiting a big city. Tokyo has many hotels excellent hospitality that will fulfill such a wish. Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku and Hoshinoya are ryokan inns with hot springs despite being in the heart of the city, and Gajoen offers beautiful gardens, arts, and crafts. Why not try a luxurious stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city?

DO10

Experience Edo and downtown culture

Visiting Tokyo’s downtown offers a different atmosphere from the city center. Asakusa, Nihonbashi, and other downtown areas are lined with venerable establishments. Venture down the alleyways to find shops crowded with locals. Join them to enjoy local cuisine, look for souvenirs, and ask for recommendations. Meeting people is one of the joys of traveling.

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