There are so many things to see and do in Tokyo that you can never have enough days to enjoy all that the city has to offer: food, art, beautiful parks, and so much more. But if you only have 24 hours to spare, why not use this schedule to cover all of Tokyo’s must-see attractions?
Although the central wholesale market was relocated to Toyosu in 2018 and the market functions were split into Tsukiji and Toyosu, it is still a comprehensive food market representing Japan, stocking not only restaurants but also knives, kitchen utensils, tableware, and all other food-related items. Some of the restaurants serving kaisendon and sushi open from 4:30 in the morning. See also this article: 10 Restaurants with a Good Reputation for Breakfast! 10 restaurants with a good reputation for breakfast
📍 Tsukiji 4-chome and part of 6-chome, Chuo-ku
👉Official website🚇 About 1 minute walk from Tsukiji Ichiba Station, about 1 minute walk from Tsukiji Station
Located in the Garden Plaza of Azabudai Hills, which opens in 2023, this is a ” museum without a map ” by a group of artworks without boundaries. Visitors leave their rooms and move to other rooms, communicating with, being influenced by, and mixing with other works of art. Visitors can immerse themselves in the boundaryless art and enjoy the experience of “wandering, exploring, and discovering in one world without boundaries. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.For more information: The evolved “TeamLabo Borderless” opens at Azabudai Hills on February 9!
📍 Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1
👉Official website🚇About 2 minutes walk from Kamiyacho Station, about 9 minutes walk from Roppongi-itchome Station
🎟️ Adults from 3,600 yen
This national park was created in 1906 as an imperial garden and has been enjoyed by many people since the end of World War II. It is a skillful combination of a formal garden, landscape garden, and Japanese garden, and is said to be a modern Western garden representing the Meiji era. The grounds also include a greenhouse displaying a variety of plants and a co-working space. It is recommended to prepare lunch before entering the garden.
📍 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku
👉Official Website🚇About 10 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station to Shinjuku Gate, about 5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae
🎟️ Adults 500 yen and up (*Children under junior high school age are free)
Lined with vintage stores, art galleries, cafes, and casual izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), this area has a sophisticated atmosphere that makes exploring the alleys fun. In spring, many people visit for the cherry blossoms along the Meguro River. If you have time, we recommend visiting Starbucks® Reserve Roastery Tokyo, one of only six Starbucks Roasteries in the world.
👉Official website🚇Take the JR Yamanote Line from Shinjuku Station to Ebisu Station, then transfer to the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Nakameguro Station. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
This retro Showa-era restaurant district was created in 1950, and is lined with a variety of unique izakayas along the Yamanote Line at Shibuya Station. Nearby “RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK” is Shibuya Yokocho, where a total of 19 stores offer regional soul food from Hokkaido to Kyushu and Okinawa, sumo wrestler meals, coffee shop snacks, and performances by a variety of artists. We also recommend this article: 4 Stylish Neo Yokocho Streets where you can enjoy the taste of popular restaurants! 4 Stylish Neo Yokocho
📍 1-25, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
👉Official website🚇About 2 minutes walk from Shibuya Station
This observation system consists of three zones: the “SKY GATE” transitional space on the 14th to 45th floors, the “SKY STAGE” rooftop observation space, and the “SKY GALLERY” indoor observation corridor on the 46th floor, offering a 360-degree view from 229 meters above Shibuya. For a limited time only, the rooftop bar “THE ROOF SHIBUYA SKY” will be open on the 46th floor. The view from the escalator, the highest outdoor escalator in Japan, is also noteworthy. Last admission is 21:20, closing at 22:30.
📍 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
👉Official websiteDirectly connected to 🚇 Shibuya Station
A nightclub is a great way to end a day of enjoying Tokyo’s attractions. There are many nightclubs in the Shibuya area that will satisfy even the most music-conscious adults, such as EDM and techno, so why not visit one that interests you after your visit to SHIBUYA SKY? For more information, click here: 7 Nightclubs to Go to in Tokyo