Tsukiji Outer Market築地場外市場
A market district crammed with sushi, seafood-bowl and rolled-omelet shops. Most open early in the morning and close in the early afternoon.
- Food & markets
- Shopping & strolling
- about 60 min
- Free
Subway · About 20 min from Tokyo ・ Marunouchi subway line to Ginza, then change to the Hibiya Line for Tsukiji
What you can do here
Eat inside or in front of the shops
There are shops for sushi, seafood rice bowls, rolled omelette and more. Do not eat as you walk; eat inside the shop or in the place provided.
Shop where the professionals shop
Shops that supply the trade with fish, meat, produce, dried goods and kitchen tools also sell to the public. Haggling is not the custom here.
Tsukiji Uogashi
A fresh-food market run by Chuo City, with about 60 shops, many of them retail outlets of market wholesalers. Early in the morning trade buyers have priority.
Uogashi Shokudo food court
A food-court style canteen on the 3rd floor of the Odawarabashi building of Tsukiji Uogashi, serving "market meals".
Plat Tsukiji information centre
Pick up a map of the market and get advice in English. There are coin lockers, and pushchairs can be left here.
Popular and not to be missed
Tokyo guide
From old downtown streets of temples and shopping lanes to districts of skyscrapers and neon, each area feels different. Trains and subways go everywhere; most main sights are about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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- 1
Senso-ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate
Said to be Tokyo's oldest temple. From Kaminarimon Gate with its giant lantern, the Nakamise shopping lane leads to the main hall.
Many overseas visitors
In the 2023 survey, 47.4% of foreign visitors to Tokyo went to Asakusa (4th) Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 2023 Survey of Foreign Visitors' Behavior
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 25 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Kanda, change to the Ginza subway line for Asakusa, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 6.0km from here
- 2
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
A crossing where crowds pour across from every side each time the lights change. The statue of the dog Hachiko stands by the station.
- Views
- Night views
- Shopping & strolling
about 30 minFree
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya ・ 6.4km from here
- 3
Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku
A shrine deep in a forest. The entrance is right beside Harajuku Station, close to Takeshita Street and its youth fashion shops.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Nature
- Shopping & strolling
about 1.5 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 40 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku, then about 10 minutes on foot to the main hall ・ 6.6km from here
- 4
Shinjuku (Tokyo Metropolitan Government observatories)
The city hall's observatories, about 200 meters up among the skyscrapers, look out over Tokyo. At night, head for the neon of the east side.
- Views
- Night views
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Chuo Line rapid to Shinjuku, then about 10 minutes on foot from the west exit ・ 7.6km from here
- 5
Ueno Park
A park with major museums and a zoo, famous for cherry blossoms in spring. The Ameyoko market street runs south of the station.
- Museums
- Nature
- With kids
about 2 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 12 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Ueno (Park Exit) ・ 5.5km from here
- 6
Imperial Palace (East Gardens, Nijubashi Bridge)
The site of Edo Castle. Stone walls and moats remain, and the East Gardens are open for walking. See Nijubashi Bridge from the plaza.
- History & buildings
- Nature
about 1.5 hrFree
Walk · About 15 min from Tokyo ・ From the Marunouchi North Exit to Otemon Gate ・ 2.5km from here
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- Go hereTsukiji HongwanjiAbout 3 min on foot
A temple with a striking stone main hall in ancient Indian style. Visitors can step inside the hall.
- Go hereKabukiza TheatreAbout 8 min on foot
The dedicated home of kabuki theatre. Its tiled-roof facade is worth seeing even if you don't catch a show.
Sights are this site's picks, not a popularity ranking.
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