This year, Tokyo has emerged as one of the most popular and sought-after destinations across our community. A global centre for shopping, art, culture and business, it also fascinatingly unique in its own identity; even as the world seems to get smaller, Japan always sustains its rich and diverse history, and celebrates its own style and point of view. Tokyo is its gateway to the world and while Japan has so much more to offer, Tokyo is a great place to start.  

If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo soon, or even thinking about going, here’s our guide to what’s popular right now - places you might want to explore and also things that we can help organise for your itinerary to make your Tokyo experience even more memorable.

Tokyo Disneyland

Iconic for being the first Disneyland launched outside the US, Tokyo features all the Disney family classics such as Cinderella Castle, Toontown and Tomorrowland. Features amazing rides, endless family activities and even a giant bazaar shopping area at the park entrance.

teamLab Borderless

teamLab is an international art collective formed in 2001 in Tokyo, with a name that has spread far and wide since with its innovative and immersive experiences created by groups of artists, engineers, architects and animators to showcase artwork that uses and celebrates digital technology. The result is spellbinding, including the latest collection “teamLab Borderless”, considered the world’s first digital art museum and unlike any musuem you’ve ever seen.

Yayoi Kusama Museum

This contemporary art museum in the Shinjuku Ward in West Tokyo was founded by the avant-garde artist of the same name, and the five-storey building features some their most famous works, and a comprehensive look into her artistic journey.

Zōjō-ji Temple

A cornerstone of Eastern religion, Zōjō-ji is a Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple and the main temple of the Jōdo-shū Chinzei sect of Buddhism in the Kantō region, making it a must-see site for any visitors to Tokyo. It is the only traditional temple structure to have survived the bombings of WW2 and features in so many stories and artworks in history. In modern day it is now commonly seen with the nearby Tokyo Tower in its landscape, making for a iconic Tokyo snapshot.  

Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine)

Dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Alongside the adjacent Yoyogi Park, they make up a large forested area inside Tokyo’s densely built metropolis, a tranquil and humbling escape from the noise. The forest surrounding the Shrine is made up of 100,000 trees and in keeping with Shinto tradition, visitors can take part in activities during their stroll such as making offerings at the main hall, making wishes and buying special amulets.  

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Another oasis in the heart of the city is this large public garden, originally a residence of the famed Naitō family in the Edo period of Tokyo. If you’re staying in Tokyo during cherry blossom season this is the best place in the city to see it up close. As well as the main Japanese Garden there is a French Garden and an English Garden and a tropical greenhouse. Autumn is also a great time to visit when the leaves are changing.

Kappabashi Street

Also known as Kitchen Town, this famous street is the best place in Tokyo for authentic souvenirs -while it’s the destination for Tokyo’s restaurant industry selling kitchenware and food replicas, it’s also a great place to browse and buy tupperware and authentic cooking tools. A great place to to be a part of real Tokyo with its elaborate storefronts and signs.

The Ginza

Meanwhile The Ginza is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and cafes. There is the landmark Kabuki-za Theatre with its traditional Japanese dance and drama, and you can find plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants of all varieties, particularly Japanese offerings of the finest wagyu beef, sushi and oysters anywhere to be found.

Tokyo Skytree

The best place in the city for panoramic views, with indoor and outdoor viewing areas, dining options and most importantly - on clear days, the best view of Mount Fuji.

Akihabara

If you or your family have, like many people around the world, an interest or fascination in Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, video games (known as otaku culture) then Akihabara is the place to be, with a vibrant collection of stores and cafes catering to the scene, surrounded by neon-lit streets.  

Tokyo is a city of endless possibilities - we haven’t even mentioned the more obvious Tokyo Tower, the National Museum, the iconic Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple or even just riding the famed Tokyo subway… you’ll never be short of ideas. If you need help planning your trip, contact the bookings team for advice, recommendations, tips and, of course, organising your travel.