TeamLab Planets — An immersive digital art experience where you wade through water, walk on mirrors, and lose yourself in kaleidoscopic light installations. Book tickets online in advance — it sells out

Akihabara (Electric Town) (Free to explore) — The anime, manga, and gaming capital of the world. Multi-storey arcades, retro game shops, and maid cafes. Even if you're not into anime, the sensory overload is an experience in itself

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

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

Yoyogi Park & Sunday Performers (Free) — Adjacent to Meiji Shrine, this sprawling park comes alive on weekends with musicians, cosplayers, and performers. Prime cherry blossom viewing spot in late March/early April