What to see — Tokyo
Tokyo's got something for everyone. Start with the iconic Sensō-ji temple in Asakusa for that classic old-school vibe, then head to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden to escape the urban buzz with gorgeous green spaces. If you want sweeping city views, the North Observation Deck at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is hard to beat, and it won't cost you a yen.
Sensō-ji ★ 4.62 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032Historic temple to the goddess of mercy. Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ★ 4.611 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014Sizable park with gardens & a greenhouse. This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
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Intermediatheque ★ 4.6ＫＩＴＴＥ, 2 Chome-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-7003Scientific & cultural heritage museum. Permanent exhibition of the scientific & cultural heritage collections of the University of Tokyo.
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Tokyo Tower ★ 4.54 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011Well-known tower with observation areas. Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
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Tokyo National Museum ★ 4.513-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712Grand site for Japanese art & antiques. Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
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National Museum of Nature and Science ★ 4.57-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8718Museum with an array of science exhibits. Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.
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North Observation Deck, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 ★ 4.5Tochomae Station, 45F, 2 Chome-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001Popular observation room in a skyscraper. Public observation room at the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building with gift shops.
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National Institutes for Cultural Heritage ★ 4.513-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007Japanese archaeological displays. Gallery housing temporary exhibitions focusing on Japanese archaeology, part of the National Museum.
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Artizon Museum ★ 4.51 Chome-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0031Global art displays spanning centuries. Exhibits include ancient Greek ceramics, Japanese silk paintings & works by Manet, Picasso & Rothko.
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Main Enclosure ★ 4.51 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-000111
江戸-東京-八重洲ヒストリー ★ 4.5〒104-0028 Tokyo, Chuo City, Yaesu, 2 Chome−10−112
Tokyo Skytree ★ 4.41 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045Huge tower with an observation deck. World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
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Ueno Park ★ 4.4Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007Large park with a zoo, a lake & museums. Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
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Imperial Palace ★ 4.41-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-811115
Yoyogi Park ★ 4.42-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052Park on site of the 1964 Olympic village. Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.