Akihabara
Known for its many electronic stores, the city of Akihabara is also considered the Japanese pop culture mecca. It is famous for its maid cafes and pop idol performances.
Kabuki Theater
Kabuki Theater is a form of song, mime and dance. It consists of exaggerated action performed by the actors, along with elaborate costumes and makeup. Some theaters rent out headsets, providing English narrations and explanations.
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
The Ramen Museum is a recreation of Tokyo in 1958, the year instant noodles were invented. It is referred to as a food amusement park, with branches of famous ramen restaurants and a souvenir shop that sells customizable instant ramen packets.
Tsukiji Fish Market
Tsukiji Fish Market is the world’s biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, and is located in central Tokyo. The tuna auction starts at 4am, and there are inner and outer markets with the freshest sushi around.
Asahi Beer Hall
Asahi Beer Hall is one of the most recognizable buildings in Tokyo, due to the fact that it’s shaped like a beer glass. It has one of the best views of the city, and a restaurant where you can get fresh draught beer.
Rikugien Garden
Rikugien is considered Tokyo’s most beautiful garden, with a traditional Japanese garden located inside the park. Visitors of the Rikugien will also see recreations of 88 scenes from well-known poems.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
Ryogoku Kokugikan is an indoor sporting arena located in Tokyo, which houses the largest sumo wrestling events. There are 3 events a year, in January, May, and September. During the off season, you can catch an early morning training session.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has 77 tanks that feature deep sea creatures, sharks, coral, and tropical fish. Visitors can also take in a dolphin show and explore the manatee exhibit.
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
The Jigokudani snow monkey park, is home to a large population of Japanese Macaques (snow monkeys). Only in the winter season can you take a cycling tour to watch the monkeys sit in the warm hot springs.
Senso-Ji
The Senso-Ji is the oldest temple in Tokyo, with a row of shops leading into it, called the Nakamise. Inside the temple, you can find your fortune, as it is one of the rare places you can pick up an O-Mikuji (fortune paper), that is translated into English.