Where to visit and things to do in tokyo

1. Where to Visit and Things to Do in Tokyo
Tokyo is the hub of tourist attraction sites in Japan. If you ever
visit Japan, Tokyo should be on top of the list of places to visit.
The city is an interesting mix of modern and traditional living, and
though terribly crowded, it is not as noisy as you would expect of
modern towns and cities.
If you do not have a friend or relative who can help you tour the
city, it is advisable to get yourself a Japanese travel guide, who
will point out all the fantastic places you need to visit and how to
get to them. To give you a few ideas, here is a list of places to
visit and things to do in Tokyo.
1. Robot Restaurant

2. Try out the Robot Restaurant, for a change. If you want to thrill
your nerve endings, go to the Shinjuku restaurant and get an
experience of a lifetime being served and entertained by robots.
The shows are adorned with weird stuff like light-studded
dinosaurs and tanks which will make you feel like you are in an
alien land.
2. Skytree
This is a spectacular building to visit. It gives you a full view of the
Tokyo City skyline. The building has two observation decks;
Tembo Gallery which is 350 meters tall and Tembo Deck which is
400 meters tall. If you are afraid of heights though, you might not
want to visit the tallest tower in Japan, especially because its
floor is made of clear glass! However, it is strategically located
next to a large aquarium that is also a scenic spot right in the

3. middle of the city center. You can find your way there by the
Subway, and you can enjoy shopping at the large shopping
complex called Solamachi.
3. DisneySea
Who said that your children cannot have fun while in Japan?
Make sure that they visit the Tokyo Disneyland and get to
experience the Walt Disney Theme Park first hand. It is the fourth
most visited theme park internationally and ranks number 9 out
of the 11 Disney parks that are to be opened soon.
Inside Tokyo Disneyland is DisneySea, which has a theme inspired
by legends of the sea. It has seven ports which are – Mystery
land, Mermaid Lagoon, Lost River Delta, Arabian Coast, American
Waterfront, Mediterranean Harbor, and the Port Discovery. In

4. addition to kid’s activities, there are also adult fun-filled
activities, so you don’t have to just sit and wait while your kids
have fun.
4. Ginza
For fashion lovers, this is the place to be. The Ginza is a high
fashion center that is characterized by many high-end shops and
boutiques. The Uniqlo building is 12 floors high and stocks just
about anything you would want to buy. Ginza is ranked among
the most expensive real estate areas in the world. However, if
you do not like crowded places, avoid visiting the street over the
weekends as the roadway is closed to motor traffic and it
becomes a pedestrians’ paradise. A lot of “human traffic” on the
road.

5. One thing you must buy is the Skii beauty product. It was
launched in 1980, and the brains behind the product conducted
intensive research that revealed the usefulness of yeast. They
observed how aged brewers managed to retain youthful hands
by submerging their hands in fermented yeast, a practice they
carried out for years. It is considered to be the best skin care and
anti-aging product. It is made from naturally occurring yeast, and
yes, it explains the secret behind Japanese’s youthful skin.
You can get to Ginza by train and the hours of business are ten to
ten. As you shop, be sure also to open up your taste buds to
different cuisines. The restaurants within this area offer
delicacies that you cannot find anywhere else in the world.
This list is not exhaustive of places to visit. However, we must
mention a few fun things that you must do while visiting Tokyo.
5. Meiji Shrine

6. Maybe you need to begin your tour by connecting to higher
beings. The shrine is in honor of the deified spirits of Emperor
Meiji and his wife. While entering the sanctuary, show respect by
bowing and bow again when you are leaving. Do not walk in the
middle of the paths because they are reserved for the gods.
There is a water well where you should rinse your left and right
hands respectively, then rinse your mouth with your left hand. At
the central shrine bow twice, clap twice and make a wish, then
bow again. The Shrine is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
6. The Fish Market

7. Visit the biggest fish market in the world. It is called the Tsukiji
market. Some of the fish there are simply humongous, nothing
like you have ever seen before. However, do not visit just to look.
Ensure that you get to taste the cooked seafood at any of the
eateries near the market. You may also want to see the tuna
auction that happens very early in the morning. It usually is not
business as usual.
7. Wrestling

8. Find time to watch a Sumo Wrestling Match. Your visit to Japan is
not complete without watching an actual sumo match. It might
look nothing more than some oversized men pushing each other
around, but there is more to it that makes it pretty exciting. On
Friday and Saturday evening, you can catch the best match with
all the roaring and excitement.
8. Hot Springs

9. After having so much fun and visiting so many places, your body
will want to relax. Find your way to the hot springs of Tokyo
which are all over the country. One of the best hot springs to visit
is in the Izu Peninsula that is located in eastern Shizuoka
Prefecture. The blue ocean and the mountains that surround it
make a spectacular sight to behold. You might at first find it
weird to be naked amidst other people, but once you get used to
the thought, it becomes an enjoyable thing to do. Don’t worry,
women and men have their separate areas, and you never get to
mix.
9. Cherry Blossoms

10. The best time to visit Japan is in Feb and March during
springtime. This is the time to round off all your adventures by
first-hand experiencing Japan’s world of Cherry Blossoms. The
country turns into a shade of pink because the cherry trees
become awash with the beautiful pink blooms. This is a highly
revered phenomenon in Japan, and do not be surprised to see
the locals engage in cherry blossom appreciation and celebration.
It is time to have picnics under the pink trees.
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