Visit Tokyo: attractions, itineraries & restaurants
Narita International Airport (NRT) · Tokyo, Japan
One-stop guide to Tokyo: top attractions, 3- and 5-day plans, restaurants, neighbourhoods, history, safety tips, Google Maps places, and YouTube videos — plus live flights into NRT on Global Flight Map. You should not need another search tab for the basics.
History & facts about Tokyo
- Tokyo (Edo) became Japan’s political centre under the Tokugawa shoguns and the modern capital after the Meiji Restoration.
- It is a dense constellation of cities-within-a-city: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ginza each have distinct roles.
- World-class transit, seasonal festivals, and obsessive food craft make it uniquely navigable despite scale.
- Temples and gardens preserve quieter layers beside neon districts.
Top attractions in Tokyo
Named places open in Google Maps
Best areas & neighbourhoods
- Asakusa / Ueno ↗
Senso-ji temple, parks, classic first-day Tokyo.
- Shibuya / Harajuku ↗
Crossing, youth fashion, Yoyogi Park.
- Shinjuku ↗
Transit megahub, nightlife, views from towers.
- Ginza / Tokyo Station ↗
Department stores, high-end dining, kitte.
- Shimokitazawa / Nakameguro ↗
Indie cafés and canal walks.
Top restaurants & cafés
Open in Google Maps for live ratings, hours, and directions
Restaurants
- Ichiran or local ramen counters ↗
- Sukiyabashi Jiro (legendary difficulty) ↗
- Conveyor sushi chains (Sushiro) ↗
- Tempura Kondo ↗
- Depachika food floors ↗
- Omoide Yokocho yakitori ↗
- Tsuta or local soba ↗
- Nakiryu ↗
Cafés
Signature foods
- Ramen
- Sushi
- Tempura
- Konbini gems
What to do in 3 days
- Day 1: Senso-ji morning, Skytree views optional, Ueno park.
- Day 2: Meiji Shrine + Harajuku + Shibuya Crossing evening.
- Day 3: teamLab Borderless/Planets (book) or day-trip to Kamakura/Nikko start.
What to do in 5 days
- Day 1: Traditional Asakusa.
- Day 2: Harajuku–Shibuya youth culture.
- Day 3: Shinjuku towers and nightlife alleys.
- Day 4: Day trip Hakone, Nikko, or Kamakura.
- Day 5: Ginza/Tsukiji outer market food and shopping.
Watch out & practical tips
- Get a Suica/Pasmo (or mobile equivalent) on day one.
- NRT vs HND airports: transfer times differ hugely.
- Cash still useful at small restaurants; cards improving fast.
- Never eat while walking in crowded areas; follow local norms on trains (quiet).
Extra tips
- Narita Express
- IC cards
- Some cash useful
Google Maps near Tokyo
Opens Google Maps search centred on Tokyo / NRT
YouTube: watch before you fly
Search links open the best matching travel videos on YouTube
- Tokyo travel guide (overview) ↗
Full city walkthroughs and first-timer orientation videos.
- Top attractions in Tokyo ↗
Must-see landmarks and photo spots.
- 3 days in Tokyo ↗
Ready-made short itineraries from creators on the ground.
- 5 days in Tokyo ↗
Longer itineraries including neighbourhoods and day trips.
- Best restaurants in Tokyo ↗
Food tours, local favourites, and where to eat.
- Where to stay in Tokyo ↗
Hotel and neighbourhood advice for first visits.
- Tokyo walking tour ↗
Virtual walks so you recognise streets before you land.
- Tokyo history explained ↗
Documentaries and explainers on the city’s story.
Plan the flights first
- Open all destinations from NRT on the map
- Compare airlines, one-stop options, loyalty XP/miles, and CO₂
- When you land, use the Google Maps and YouTube sections above — no extra searching needed for the core plan
Long-form blog version: Visit Tokyo complete guide
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