Japan

Tokyo

Neon, ramen, and the best-organized chaos in the world.

The densest concentration of things to do in the world — from Michelin-starred ramen to teamLab's digital art to Shibuya's neon crossing.

Recommended: 4–7 daysBest season: Spring or autumn

Things To Do

Landmarks

Shibuya Crossing

The world's busiest pedestrian crossing — best viewed from the Starbucks or Shibuya Sky above.

Tokyo Skytree

At 634m, one of the tallest structures in the world, with two observation decks.

History

Meiji Shrine

A forested Shinto shrine in the middle of the city, dedicated to Emperor Meiji.

Senso-ji

Tokyo's oldest temple, approached through the lantern-lit Nakamise shopping street.

Shopping

Harajuku / Takeshita Street

Tokyo's youth-fashion epicenter — crepes, thrift shops, and street style.

Shibuya 109 & Center Gai

Vertical fashion mall and the pedestrian shopping strip behind the crossing.

Photography

Shibuya Sky

Open-air rooftop observatory with a 360° view over Tokyo — best at sunset.

Anime / Gaming

teamLab Planets

Immersive, walk-through digital art — mirrored water rooms and projected flower gardens.

Food

Gyukatsu Motomura

Breaded, seared-rare beef cutlet cooked tableside on a hot stone — a Shibuya lunch institution.

Romantic

Shibuya night walk

The crossing and the backstreets glow differently after dark — an easy, free way to close a day.

Experiences

Convenience store at midnight

A very Japan-specific ritual — 7-Eleven/FamilyMart onigiri and canned coffee after a night out.