Yoyogi Park & Sunday Performers — 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

Harajuku & Takeshita Street (Free) — Tokyo's youth fashion epicentre. Wild street style, quirky shops, crepe stands, and themed cafes. Explore the quieter backstreets of Ura-Harajuku for vintage shopping and independent boutiques

Sumo Wrestling (Tickets from ~$30; morning practice free) — Catch a tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in January, May, or September. Between tournaments, some stables allow free morning practice viewing — arrive by 7am

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

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