Tokyo map with tourist attractions + best things to do + tours

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Below I have created an interactive map of important things to know about in Tokyo. You can view this in google maps.

This includes famous tourist attractions and popular sights. There is so much to do in Tokyo that you just can’t do it all in a few days, so you’ll need to decide what’s truly must-do or must-see for you! But I’ve included the most popular things to do in Tokyo, as well as uniquely Japan experience to have in Tokyo.

I tried to keep it from becoming an endless list of things to do so you won’t end up in analysis paralysis… although it does still feel like a lot!

Now first I want to explain what’s on the map, and hopefully that will give you a better idea of how to plan your time in Tokyo!

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So, here’s what’s on the map!

If you want to go straight to the map, here you go: Tokyo tourist map

Super famous Tokyo attractions

On my map below, the most famous Tokyo attractions are marked with a pink star pin.

Shibuya scramble crossing
Shibuya Station
Iconic intersection with massive pedestrian crossing, neon lights, and vibrant city energy. Be sure to walk over to the famous Hachiko dog statue and read about the sad story of the dog waiting for his human parent to arrive. Free.

Sensoji Temple | Asakusa
Asakusa Station
Tokyo’s most famous temple with a bustling shopping street. Be sure you walk through Kaminari-mon Gate. Free.
Get to know Tokyo better: Asakusa and Old Tokyo walking tour

Meiji Jingu Shrine | Shibuya
Harajuku Station
Tokyo’s most famous shrine surrounded by lush forest in the heart of Tokyo. Free.
Make it a Cultural Tokyo day: Meiji Jingu Shrine to Sensoji Temple route

Tokyo SkyTree
Oshiage Station
Iconic Tokyo landmark with an observation deck up high. On lower levels there’s the Tokyo Skytree Soramachi with lots of souvenir shops and food spots. Head to Strawberry Mania for all things strawberries (food).
More: Tokyo Skytree tickets

Nearby train stations: Note that I list train stations that are near each attraction, but this is just one nearby train station. Depending on where you’re coming from, there might be a better train station to arrive at. But this is just to give you an idea for your preliminary research. Use google maps public transit directions to make navigating Tokyo by train easy! Using the google maps app on your phone gives you lots of details, including future train timings, what platform to go to, what exit to leave the train station, etc!! For Americans with t-mobile: You get free international data on standard t-mobile plans and I can confirm it works very well in Japan. (Confirm your own plan includes this.)

Popular Tokyo tourist attractions

On my map below, famous Tokyo attractions are marked with a pink pin.

Tokyo DisneySea | Tokyo Disneyland
Maihama Station
Disney in Japan!
Tickets: DisneySea passport | Disneyland passport

Team Lab Planets
Shin-Toyosu Station
Immersive digital art museum with interactive and visually stunning installations.
More: teamlab planet tickets

Tokyo Tower
Akanebashi Station
Classic Tokyo landmark offering panoramic city views and photo opportunities.
More: Tokyo Tower tickets

Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukijishijo Station
Bustling market with fresh seafood, street food, and traditional Japanese snacks.
Get to know it better: Sushi-making with a pro chef

Akihabara electric town
Akihabara Station
Anime, electronics, and pop culture.

Omoide Yokocho | Shinjuku
Shinjuku Station
Narrow Shinjuku alley lined with tiny bars and food spots. The type of classic streets you want to see in the evening.
Get to know it better: Shinjuku evening food tour (that includes Omoide Yokocho)

Harajuku | Takeshita Street
Harajuku Station
Quirky Tokyo near Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Ginza
Ginza Station
Famous upscale shopping district in Tokyo.

More things to do in Tokyo

On my map below, more things to do are marked with a magenta pin.

Shibuya Sky
Shibuya Station
Spectacular city views, photogenic, easy to combine with Shibuya exploration.

Tokyo metropolitan government building
Shinjuku Station
Free skyline views, convenient in Shinjuku.

Godzilla Road | Kabukicho
Shinjuku Station
Pop culture stop with the Godzilla head in famous Kabukicho entertainment district.

Golden Gai | Shinjuku
Shinjuku Station
Iconic Shinjuku alley for evening food.
Get to know it better: Shinjuku evening food tour (that includes Golden Gai)
Nearby: 5 minute walk away is the lesser known Hanazono Shrine torii tunnel

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Station
Serene traditional Japanese garden in central Shinjuku.

Hie Shrine torii tunnel
Akasaka-Mitsuke Station
A mini version of Kyoto’s famous Fushimi Inari Taisha. Walk through a tunnel of red torii shrine gates in Tokyo.
More: How to get to Hie Shrine torii tunnel

Nezu Shrine torii tunnel
Nezu Station
Another spot you can walk through a tunnel of red torii shrine gates.
More: How to get to Nezu Shrine torii tunnel

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Suidobashi Station
Classic Japanese garden, peaceful and scenic.

Gotokuji cat temple
Gotokuji Station
Picture-worthy “maneki neko” cat temple.
All things cats tour: Cat temple, Shinjuku cat cafe, and 3D cat!

Shiro-Hige totoro cream puffs
Setagaya-Daita Station
Get a totoro cream puff. More totoro things to do in Tokyo include the Ghibli museum and Totoro forest.

Uniquely Japan tours in Tokyo

On my map below, the tour meeting spots are marked with a yellow pin.

Sumo experience with former pro
Experience sumo in Japan!
Emily from the UK says: Incredible!! So much fun and so interactive. Had the best time. Would 100% recommend this to anyone.
Meeting spot: Walking distance from Ryogoku Station.

Kimono rental and photo shoot
Kimono and matcha experience! Dress in a traditional Japanese kimono and get a photo shoot add-on to get pictures on the iconic streets of Asakusa. Also have traditional matcha tea! Walk more on your own wearing the kimono.
Kay from the US says: The experience was absolutely amazing!! We will absolutely be coming back during our next visit to Japan.
Meeting spot: Walking distance from Asakusa Station.

Sushi-making with a pro chef
Learn to make sushi from a master chef who trained at Tsukiji Fish Market!
Holly from the US says: The food was delicious and I left knowing so much more about sushi, sushi making, and Japanese culture. This experience was one of the highlights of our Japan trip!
Meeting spot: Walking distance from Tsukiji Station.

Matcha tea ceremony
Whisk up your own traditional matcha green tea!
Meaghan from Canada says: Very educational. Lots of fun for my whole family. Well worth spending an afternoon for tea.
Meeting spot: Walking distance from Shibuya Station.

Mini-ramen bowl tour
3 miles of walking so you can do a 3-hour ramen crawl!
Casey from the US says: The three restaurants we visited were all incredible. Different from each other. But so delicious! It’s definitely a lot of food. Highly recommend this tour!
Meeting spot varies depending on which tour you choose. You can do a mini-ramen bowl tour from Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ueno.

Shinjuku evening food tour
3 hour evening food tour for 15 dishes in Tokyo’s most famous streets: Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Kabukicho.
Janel from the US says: Highly recommend this! Learned so much about the area and had some delicious food that we wouldn’t have gotten to try without this tour!
Meeting spot: Walking distance from Shinjuku Station east exit.

Tokyo day trips

On my map below, the Tokyo day trips are marked with a deep red pin.

Kamakura
Kamakura Station
Great Buddha, historic temples, bamboo forest tea house.
Tour from Tokyo: Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima bus tour
On your own: One day in Kamakura

Hakone
Gora Station
Hot springs (onsen), Lake Ashi, possible Mount Fuji views, Owakudani volcanic valley. Hakone is also a popular choice for an overnight stay in an onsen town.
Tour from Tokyo: Tokyo to Hakone ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi… and Mount Fuji views… maybe!
Option: Tokyo to Hakone by bus and return by bullet train
On your own: Hakone travel tips

Nikko
Tobu-Nikko Station
UNESCO shrines, waterfalls, forest.
Tour from Tokyo: Tokyo to Nikko’s to Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Toshogu Temple

Enoshima
Enoshima Station
Small island with a scenic shrine, sea caves, ocean views, and seaside strolls.
Tour from Tokyo: Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima bus tour
On your own: Kamakura and Enoshima in one day

Yokohama
Sakuragicho Station
It can be reasonable to stop by Yokohama on your way back from Kamakura, or do a day trip from Tokyo to Yokohama only.
More: One day in Yokohama

Odawara
Odawara Station
Odawara isn’t necessarily a full day trip, but it can be a 1 hour stop to see Odawara Castle (as seen on netflix!) in combination with another destination like Hakone.
Tour from Tokyo: Tokyo to Odawara Castle, Samurai Museum, and Craft Tour
On your own: Odawara travel tips

Baseball teams

On my map below, the baseball stadiums are marked with an orange pin.

Tokyo Giants | Tokyo Dome
Suidobashi Station
Tokyo’s most famous baseball team, and Tokyo’s most famous stadium.

Tokyo Swallows | Meiji Jingu Stadium
Gaiemmae Station
Tokyo Yakult Swallows. If you can’t make it to a Tokyo Giants game, a Tokyo Swallows game is a worthy alternative. They have a fun umbrella cheer! (Although if we’re being real, you will experience the fun Japanese baseball culture by going to any baseball game!)

Chiba Marines | Zozo Marine Stadium
Kaihimmakuhari Station
Chiba Lotte Marines. This is the former team of Roki Sasaki (LA Dodgers). 1 hour 15 minutes from Shinjuku Station.
End your day with a game: One day in Chiba

Saitama Lions | Belluna Dome
Seibukyujo-mae Station
Saitama Seibu Lions. 1 hour from Shinjuku Station. Totoro Forest is a 20 minute walk away.

Yokohama Baystars | Yokohama Stadium
Kannai Station
Yokohama DeNA Baystars. This is the former team of MLB player Shota Imanaga. 50 minutes from Shinjuku Station.
End your day with a game: Kamakura and Yokohama in one day

Details: How to see baseball in Tokyo.

Notable train stations

On my map below, the notable train stations are marked with a black pin.

Shinjuku Station
One of the main train stations in Tokyo with good connections to the rest of the city. There are also direct trains from Shinjuku Station for many day trips outside of Tokyo.

Tokyo Station
Another one of the main train stations with good connections to the rest of the city, also with direct trains to many day trips. Tokyo Station is a bullet train stop.

Airport

On my map below, the airports are marked with a black airplane pin.

Haneda Airport
Closest airport to central Tokyo.
Airport transfer: Private Haneda transfer

Narita Airport
Outside of Tokyo, but there’s a direct train or “limousine bus” (shuttle) to central Tokyo.
Airport transfer: Private Narita transfer

Hotels: Where to stay in Tokyo

On my map below, the hotels are marked with a magenta bed pin.

Ryokan experience in Tokyo
Get complete Japanese vibes with a stay at the Edo Sakura ryokan. This is located near Ueno Park and Asakusa, and it’s a 10-15 minute walk from a train station on the JR Yamanote Line, which means that it has a direct train to the popular neighborhoods of Shinjuku and Shibuya (25-30 minute train ride).

Tokyo hotel in Shinjuku
The Keio Plaza Hotel is a modern luxury hotel that will put you right around the hustle and bustle of one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods. You’ll have tons of options for food and shops, and the streets will be busy even in the evening. This hotel also has a free shuttle to Tokyo Disney, which includes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea.

Tokyo hotels for solo travelers
In general, business hotels can be a good option for solo travelers in Tokyo. (Even if you’re not in Tokyo on business!) They tend to be simple rooms with a clean and comfortable place to sleep, thinking about the basics that are needed.

The Nishitetsu Inn Shinjuku is a business hotel that’s a 5 minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station with good connections to the rest of the city, and a 15 minute walk from Shinjuku Station which has a direct train to many day trips.

Tokyo hotels for families and groups
In general, Mimaru hotels are known to be good when traveling as a group or family with kids because their apartment-style rooms give more space and convenience than a standard hotel.

For greater convenience closer to the action, the Mimaru Tokyo Shinjuku West is a 5 to 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station for good connections to the rest of the city and direct connections for many day trips.

For a quieter location, Mimaru Tokyo Hatchobori is a 5 minute walk from Hatchobori Station and from Kayabacho Station for good connections to the rest of the city. It’s a 15 minute walk from Tokyo Station for direct connections to many day trips. Look for the pokemon room in the room types!

Tokyo hotel with a garden
Staying at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa will give you a comfortable place to stay within walking distance from Shinagawa Station, where you can get a direct train to Shinjuku. There’s a small Japanese garden right on the property so you don’t even have to leave the hotel to get a quiet walk with traditional Japanese landscape. There are spacious rooms for Tokyo standards, and you can add-on a breakfast buffet.

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Tokyo tourist map

👇 Explore the interactive map below of Tokyo! Zoom in to get started and click on the icons for details!

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