What to See in Tokyo

Tokyo offers tourists many interesting and exciting things to do and see. Listed below are just a few.

Located in Ginza, one of Tokyo’s most popular shopping districts, Kabuki is something every visitor should see. The production offers narration in English as well as the classic theater format. Just make sure you have enough time to take it in. The full Kabuki experiences last for three or four hours, and there are no tickets for shorter periods.

If you are an early riser, you will certain enjoy a visit to the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. You can watch while the fishermen bring in amazing creatures from the sea that will then be taken to local restaurants. As a visitor, you cannot be involved in handling or throwing the fish, but you are free to wander around the stalls and observe the workers. The best time to go is from five to eight in the morning.

A visit to the Imperial Palace will let you catch a glimpse of Japanese royalty. However, you should know that the Imperial Palace is different from the other royal houses around the city. The public is only allowed to once a year on January 1. So if you are in Tokyo at this time, this is a chance you should not pass up. The tours are on a tight schedule, so you cannot just wander around. But the Palace also has a tea pavilion in the East Garden where the public can spend time and relax.

There are many tourist spots in Tokyo that are open to the public all the time. The Meiji-Jingu Shrine is a beautiful structure that was constructed to honor Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Work on the shrine was completed in 1920. However, during the Second World War, the Shrine was badly damaged. Some years later it was renovated and returned to its original condition. After a short tour, you can go to the nearby Yoyogi Park and walk around.

Kamakura is a favorite spot were visitors can see the spiritual and religious side of the great city. Here you can view a number of impressive Shinto shrines and great Buddhist temples. The great Daibutsu temple, which is made of bronze and stands over eleven meters tall, can be seen at Kamakura. If you are looking for a little color or just a stroll by the water, there is a nice beach just a few minutes walk from Kamakura.