![]() I’ve personally participated this activity once and it was absolutely fantastic ( ▶Review). Numbers of Sumo stables (training rooms) are located in Tokyo, especially in Ryogoku area (not too far from Asakusa area and the Tokyo Skytree), and some of them are open for public viewing of their morning practice. Sumo is a national sport in Japan, considerably started in ancient time, and it’s also one of most unique and interesting Japanese cultures for foreign tourists. Watch Sumo Morning Practice You can watch the sumo wrestlers’ training session right in front! Please check more details and find the best bar-hopping tours in popular areas Tokyo ▶ Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Food Tour in Shinjuku 3. One of the best ways to explore the drinking culture in Tokyo is joining bar-hopping tours! A lot of local Izakaya might be hard to find or enter for first time visitors, but the local bar hopping tour can take you to hidden bars and Izakaya and show you the real drinking culture in Tokyo! There are several atmospheric Izakaya alleys and drinking districts in Tokyo such as Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ueno. Sitting next to local and sipping a glass of Sake with authentic Japanese dishes/snacks could be a whole new experience for foreign tourists rather than dining at high-end bars. Some of Izakaya are very tiny and have only a few seats. Izakaya alleys are old fashioned, smokey narrow streets clammed by small Izakaya bars. Izakaya bars are especially popular among salary man and locals to hop in right after work for a couple of beers. Izakaya is Japanese style bar/gastropub serving drinks and Japanese food or snacks (at relatively cheap price usually). Tokyo has hundreds of thousands of fancy restaurants and bars serving fine and high-quality meals, but for more unique booze experience, Izakaya alley (Yokocho) is an amazing dining option. Izakaya Alley: Get Tipsy like Locals Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku: An old-fashioned narrow Izakaya street with lantern lights The most notable one is Shibuya Halloween, when thousands of party animals in unique Halloween costumes gather and roam around the street of Shibuya all night long.Ģ. When it comes to special events, the crossing and the surrounding area are tend to become the place for unofficial street celebration among young people. ▶ Book Shibuya Sky Observation Deck Ticket It’s one of the newest and coolest attractions in Tokyo today. The 229m high observation deck offers the panoramic view of the surrounding area including the overlooking Scramble Crossing and Mt Fuji in distance. One of the best spots to enjoy the view of the Scramble Crossing is an open-air observatory called Shibuya Sky located on the rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square skyscraper. It’s a great area for shopping, dining and night-out. Numbers of large shopping malls, small boutiques, discount stores, bars, clubs, cafes and restaurants are located here. Shibuya is known as Tokyo’s most trendy district and it’s home to Japanese youth culture. ![]() ![]() The world’s busiest crossing are passed by about a half million people daily, the view of passengers coming from the all directions at once when the traffic lights turn green is simply breathtaking! Shibuya Scramble Crossing has become the most iconic landmark in Tokyo as well as the popular photo spot after being featured on numbers of medias, and when you go there you’ll see many tourists with cameras waiting for the best moment to shoot at the corner of crossing. ![]() Shibuya Crossing: Take the Coolest Photos There are several great view spots for the scramble crossing in Shibuya Information for 2024 is also included for those planning for next year.ġ. If you’re planning to visit Tokyo this year or want to keep up with the latest trends, be sure to check out such unique information for 2023. In addition to the classic things to do in Tokyo introduced below, the following article also features hotels and tourist spots opening in 2023. In case you need a little help to get some ideas about the best places to visit and things to do in Tokyo, you can check out my Tokyo Bucket List, introducing must-visit spots in the city! The list includes classic tourist attractions, historic monuments, unique cultural experiences and the latest trendy spots so you can experience both traditional and modern cultures of Japan. So it’s very important to plan your trip carefully in advance and choose where to go/what to do, so you can maximize your trip in Japan. If you are a first time visitors, it may be hard for you to decide what to do in Tokyo with a limited period. Tokyo is one of the most attractive cities in the world offering a tons of sightseeing attractions including historic monuments, unique museums, cool skyscraper and cultural experiences. Visiting Tokyo? Looking for best things to do or places to visit in Tokyo now? ![]()
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