Tokyo: Hidden Gems and Popular Spots

Tokyo Skytree is the world’s tallest freestanding broadcasting tower. The design is impressive, and prices to go inside are pretty reasonable. Inside you will find lots of shops, including a gift shop with plenty of souvenirs to pick from.

Colorful shopping hub with street stalls and big department stores like Yodobashi Multimedia Akiba. Whole neighborhood for anime, gaming, figurines, retro consoles, and gadgets. There are restaurants, maid cafes, and spots with fresh baked sweets worth a quick stop.

Also known as Asakusa Shrine, this is Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, honoring Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The complex has a main hall, a five story pagoda, and big gates at the entries.

Tokyo Tower, similar to the Eiffel Tower, shows how tradition and modern life sit together in Japan’s capital. It is painted bright orange and white to meet aviation rules, and the evening lights are really impressive.

Great spot to enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba Beach, and the Tokyo skyline. There is a Statue of Liberty replica here, first set up in 1998 as a temporary exhibit to celebrate Japan and France friendship.

This sculpture commemorates the French Year in Japan. It looks like a thin golden flame rising from the ground, a reference to the victories of Napoleon III. Made from aluminum and bronze, then covered in gold leaf.

Cute little cafe where you can pet and watch different owl species. You can pick small or big ones, and read about their character traits while you hang out. Super cute, honestly.

Big discount store selling groceries, toys, footwear, and more. On the second floor you’ll find groceries and plenty of prepared foods. It’s one of the largest MEGA Don Quijote, and you can spot more down to earth items instead of just souvenirs and cute stuff.

Large 8-floor mall with popular brand shops, goods, restaurants, an entertainment center, and events. The highlight is the life size Unicorn Gundam outside. There is a Mugiwara store too if you love One Piece.