Check out the recommended route of travel
to help you conquer the checkpoints of “TOKYO HUNT!”.
Plan to enjoy Tokyo's vibrant urban area （Get 4 Emblems）
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Shinjuku Tokyo
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Government BuildingGet tourist information and see Tokyo from the observatory!Go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, which is available from 9:30 a.m. First, get tourist information at the tourist center on the first floor.
The first main government building is a twin tower with a free observation room at 202 meters above ground level. From the observation deck, you can see the Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Bay, and sometimes even Mt.Fuji
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Toyosu Market
Enjoy an early lunch with fresh seafoodArrive a little early to avoid the lunchtime crowds around 12:00 p.m., and you can enjoy your meal in comfort.
Toyosu Market also has a shopping area called "Uogashi Yokocho" where general visitors can also shop. Some of the stores are specialized for businesses, but about 70 specialty businesses operate mainly on the fourth floor of the Seafood Brokerage Building. Enjoy shopping in the morning, as more and more stores close after noon.
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Akihabara Mansei Bridge
From the latest trends in technology to animationGamers and anime lovers should go to Akihabara! There are many stores selling cosplay, games, comics, figures, capsule toys, and much more. It takes about 5 minutes on foot to reach Mansei Bridge. Nearby, the over 100-year-old red brick Mansei Bridge viaduct has become a new tourist attraction known as 'March Ecute Kanda Mansei Bridge.' Get rare items that you can only find in Akihabara.
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Shibuya Hachikō Statue
After taking a picture with Hachiko, explore Shibuya cultureArrive at the "scramble crossing" in front of Shibuya Station, which is said to be the "most famous crossing in the world" as a symbol of the urban landscape, in the evening when it is the most crowded place in Shibuya.
Cross the intersection and enjoy shopping at "Miyashita Park" or a pub meal at "Shibuya Yokocho".-
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20 minTo Harajuku area. After Miyashita Park, go through Cat Street to the Harajuku/Omotesando area. You can also enjoy the illumination of Omotesando in winter.
Chilling Tour Plan by Walk & Train （Get 3 Emblems）
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Toyosu Market
Gorgeous seafood in the morning!Professional chefs visit Toyosu Market to buy ingredients, and some stores open from 4:00 a.m. for those who work early in the morning. Many stores open by 7:00 a.m., so early risers can enjoy a seafood feast in the morning. Popular stores may have lines of people waiting in line from early in the morning!
Those who wish to see the auction in action need to be there as early as 5:00 am. For more information, check the official website.
The rooftop greenery plaza is also open from 5:00 am. It is also a photo spot where you can stroll around and take Tokyo-style pictures.-
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12 minVisit TeamLab at Toyosu. Enjoy the Digital Art Museum. The museum is open from 9:00 a.m., so be sure to reserve your ticket in advance. If you want to take your time, make sure to reserve 2 hours.
45 minYurikamome Shijō-mae Sta. Shimbashi Sta. JR Yamanote Line Akihabara Sta.*Enjoy the scenery of Tokyo's waterfront area from the windows of the Yurikamome train.The Yurikamome is an automated transportation system that runs on an elevated track. Just by riding the train, you can enjoy the scenery of Tokyo's bay area, making your transportation time a good experience.
A leisurely Yurikamome ride from Toyosu (or Ichiba-mae) to Shimbashi (about 30 minutes) is also recommended for sightseeing. On a clear day, you can even see Mt. Fuji. While crossing the Rainbow Bridge, you will have a chance to take pictures!
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Akihabara
Mansei BridgeFrom the latest trends in technology to animationGamers and anime lovers should go to Akihabara! There are many stores selling cosplay, games, comics, figures, capsule toys, and much more. It takes about 5 minutes on foot to reach Mansei Bridge. Nearby, the over 100-year-old red brick Mansei Bridge viaduct has become a new tourist attraction known as 'March Ecute Kanda Mansei Bridge.' Get rare items that you can only find in Akihabara.
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Shibuya
Hachikō StatueAfter taking a picture with Hachiko, explore Shibuya cultureGo to Shibuya in the evening when it is most crowded. Shibuya is a dynamically changing town. In recent years, many new commercial facilities have been opened.
"Shibuya Sky," the observation facility at Shibuya Scramble Square, is a new tourist spot where visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from a height of about 230 m. The view from "Shibuya Sky" in the evening Golden Hour is exceptional!
Shibuya also has a wide variety of izakayas, restaurants, and bars of interest, such as Shibuya Yokocho in Miyashita Park, and a wide variety of dining options, from retro to modern, casual to upscale.
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Shinjuku
Tokyo Metropolitan Government BuildingView of Tokyo from the observatoryGo to the heart of Tokyo's building complex. You can enter the South Observation Deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building until 9:30 p.m. (leave by 10:00 p.m.).
The city of Shinjuku is full of charm even at night. You can dine at restaurants on the upper floors of skyscrapers and hotels while gazing at the night view, or enjoy a nightcap at Shinjuku Golden Gai, where small bars are crammed together. The north side of Shinjuku Station is known as a fierce battleground for ramen lovers, and they should not miss this area. There are also many unique restaurants and izakayas in Shinjuku, where you can enjoy a variety of gourmet foods.
Plan to relax and enjoy the water bus Note advance reservation and time!（Get 4 Emblems）
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Ueno
Tokyo National MuseumAppreciate Japan's national treasures in the morningFirst thing in the morning, visit a museum representing Japan. First, let's learn about Japanese history and culture.
If you have time, take a leisurely stroll in Ueno Onshi Park, where the museum is located. The park is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring, lotuses in the Shinobazu Pond in summer, and autumn leaves in fall. There are too many facilities scattered throughout the vast park to visit in a single day. Let's take a stroll according to the purpose of each season.
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Asakusa Sensō-ji
Kaminarimon GateAfter visit to the temple, enjoy lunch at a long-established restaurant in Asakusa.Nakamise-dori, the approach to Senso-ji, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, is lined with about 90 stores selling traditional handicrafts and light meals! You will be able to find many things you want as souvenirs.
Enjoy Asakusa until it is time for the water bus, which you have reserved in advance.
(Please note the operation dates and hours of the water buses! Be sure to make reservations in advance.)
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35 minWater bus Asakusa Hama-rikyū Gardens*Click here for timetable and reservations. https://www.suijobus.co.jp/en/price/
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Shiodome
Hama-rikyū GardensTake a break at the teahouse and walk in the garden.The water bus takes you directly from Asakusa to Hamarikyu Gardens. (Entrance fee is included in the water bus fare.)
Hamarikyu Gardens is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. There are many attractions such as the teahouses that seem to float on the water, and the contrast with the skyscrapers is spectacular. If you want to spend some time relaxing, including having tea sweets at a teahouse, you should allow an hour and a half.
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Ryogoku
Statue of RikishiVisit the Kokugikan and enjoy chanko-nabe for dinner.Ryogoku is a sacred place for sumo wrestlers. The Ryogoku Kokugikan also houses the Sumo Museum (until 16:00: last admission at 15:30), where you can enjoy the atmosphere of sumo even when not in the middle of a tournament. Enjoy meals unique to the area, such as "Edo Noren" at Ryogoku Station or a chanko-nabe restaurant owned by a former sumo wrestler.
If you want to watch sumo, be careful when you visit. (Sumo tournaments are held in January, May, and September.) Tickets must be purchased early. You can watch the matches in the morning, but many people enter around noon to walk around the building and have lunch, and many of the seats are filled by 3:00 p.m., when the makuuchi rikishi（high-class wrestlers） appear on stage. Watching a sumo match can be a special experience!*There is also a water bus from Asakusa to Ryogoku.
Asakusa Odaiba Cruise
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Shiodome
Hama-rikyū GardensTake a pleasant morning stroll in one of Japan's representative feudal lord's gardens!Why not take a walk in the clear morning air and enjoy the greenery of one of Japan's representative feudal lord's gardens? After your walk, you can enjoy sushi or seafood bowls for brunch at the "Tsukiji Outside Market." Furthermore, you can also walk to "Kabuki-za" from Tsukiji Outside Market. Not only can you take a photo in front of the building, but you can also watch a single act of a play if you can get a ticket.-
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7 minKabuki-za Theater in Higashi-Ginza (one-act seats available!) ) in Higashi-Ginza. From Higashi-Ginza, the shopping paradise Ginza area (near Ginza Station) is just around the corner.
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Ueno
Tokyo National MuseumEnjoy national treasures at one of Japan's leading museumsThe museum's collection, which has been handed down over the past 150 years, currently consists of approximately 120,000 items. Of these, 89 are national treasures and 649 are important cultural properties (as of April 2023), making the collection representative of Japan in both quality and quantity. We invite you to take the time to enjoy Japanese culture.-
To Ameyoko Shopping District
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15 minTake a stroll through Ueno Onshi Park, where the museum is located, to the "Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street. This lively shopping street offers not only food, but also fashion, sundries, cosmetics, and much more. It is a huge shopping street of about 500 meters lined with more than 400 stores of various kinds, including many ethnic foodstuffs and restaurants. It is also a great place to buy souvenirs.
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20 minContinue through the residential area to Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street. Take a stroll along this somewhat nostalgic shopping street, which is different from the lively atmosphere of Ameyoko.
The shopping street is lined with small independent stores selling a variety of goods, from traditional handmade side dishes to tea, Japanese sweets, and handicrafts.
To reach your next destination, walk through the shopping street to Nippori Station. This course is a great way to enjoy the old-fashioned Japanese downtown area.
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Asakusa Sensō-ji
Kaminarimon GatePilgrimage to Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in TokyoMany of the stores on 'Nakamise-dori' close around 6:00 p.m., but since both 'Nakamise-dori' and 'Senso-ji Temple' are illuminated at night, it is actually recommended to visit in the evening when there are fewer people. During this time, you can also admire beautiful murals painted on store shutters. Surrounded by numerous long-established restaurants, 'Asakusa Hoppy Street' is bustling with many izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) boasting a nostalgic old-fashioned atmosphere.
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Finally, get the emblem
at Haneda Airport,
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Each of the eight areas have more than enough attractions to keep you busy for an entire day!
A leisurely stroll through each area will reveal the unique charms of each city. Take your time to explore the areas you are interested in and plan your trip accordingly.
