Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa — Tokyo's oldest temple, dating to 645 AD. Walk through the iconic Kaminarimon thunder gate and browse Nakamise-dori shopping street for traditional snacks and souvenirs
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Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa (Free) — Tokyo's oldest temple, dating to 645 AD. Walk through the iconic Kaminarimon thunder gate and browse Nakamise-dori shopping street for traditional snacks and souvenirs
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Tsukiji Outer Market — The original fish market moved to Toyosu, but the outer market remains a street food paradise. Graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki, grilled seafood skewers, and matcha treats
Tsukiji Outer Market (~$10-20 for grazing) — The original fish market moved to Toyosu, but the outer market remains a street food paradise. Graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), grilled seafood skewers, and matcha treats
Meiji Jingu Shrine — A tranquil Shinto shrine set in 70 hectares of forested parkland in the heart of Harajuku. A peaceful contrast to the surrounding urban energy
Meiji Jingu Shrine (Free) — A tranquil Shinto shrine set in 70 hectares of forested parkland in the heart of Harajuku. A peaceful contrast to the surrounding urban energy
Sumo Wrestling — Catch a tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in January, May, or September. Between tournaments, some stables allow free morning practice viewing — arrive by 7am
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Day trip to Nikko or Kamakura — The Great Buddha of Kamakura or the ornate Toshogu Shrine in Nikko make excellent day trips from Tokyo
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