SHINJUKU:
- Tokyo Metropolitan Building Observatory. Entry is completely free. I found it a bit hard to find the entrance but there is a car park looking area just below the building. If you find it, there are signs in English pointing you to the observatory. If you have a fear of heights then do prepare beforehand as it is 45 floors upwardsKOREAN AREA:
- The area to the right of Shin-Okubu JR Station apparently has a huge Korean population so a lot of stalls, goods and restaurants are dedicated to Korean food.
- I found a 2D Cafe in the Korean area of ShinjukuOTHER:
- I didn't personally visit but I had a restaurant bookmarked in the area called 'Chop Life African Tokyo'
- There is also an Isetan branch located here (huge department store)
GHIBLI MUSEUM:
- Another popular location (located West of the main Tokyo areas)
- Tickets are very hard to get so I would recommend this being one of the first tickets you try to purchase as soon as you know that you're definitely going to Tokyo
☆TEAMLAB PLANETS:☆
- Same company as Teamlab Borderless but different exhibitions are featured
- As a heads up - you have to walk around barefoot (free lockers and towels provided)
- Located near the "rainbow bridge" (which didn't light up in rainbow colours when I went BUT that area by the river is stunning!!)
- Would also recommend going here if you're into immersive exhibitions. Both Teamlab Planets and Borderless are amazing places <3
- Tickets are available here: Teamlab Planets
TOKYO DISNEYLAND:
- Another extremely popular tourist attraction for self explanatory reasons
- It's location isn't far out which means it should be fairly convenient to travel to!!
SEA PARADISE :
- Located in Yokohama which is south of Tokyo
- I didn't get to visit myself as I only found out about this place towards the end of my trip but it looks really good
Tokyo Locations by purpose
Observation and views of Tokyo:
- Shibuya Sky | Can see the Scramble Crossing and Tokyo Tower from here
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building,Shinjuku | Free entry | Closed on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month
- Tokyo Tower in the Roppongi/Azabudai area
- Tokyo Skytree
- Roppongi Hills Observatory
Shopping:
- Shibuya 109
- Harajuku, Omote-Sando, Takeshita Street and the surrounding area
- Ginza
- Ikebukuro and Kabukicho are also noted to be shopping district areas
- 2nd street chain store for second hand clothing
For merch, souvenirs and cute goods:
- Don Quijote branches for unique flavoured snacks, goods and items
- Tokyo Station underground mall has loads of stores
- Pokemon Centre
- Nintendo
- Kiddy land
- Jump anime store
- Magnet by Shibuya 109
Things you can try:
- Mario Go-Karting
- Photo booths
- Ride in a man-pulled Tokyo Rickshaw in the Asakusa area
- Animal cafes. From cats to otters and bunnies. There is a cat cafe specifically in Takeshita Street, Harajuku.
- See East Asian photo booths (the ones that whitewash your skin and give you big eyes)
- Convenience store snacks, desserts and hot drinks
- Vending machines
Food to try:
- Rainbow candyfloss in Harajuku
- Rainbow cheese pastry in Harajuku
- Shaved ice
- Takoyaki (fried batter with octopus inside)
- Yakisoba (fried Japanese noodles)
- Ramen (Ichiran ramen is the popular chain store but there's ramen stores everywhere)
- Tornado Potato sticks
- Taiyaki (fish shaped pastry with different fillings - usually sweet)
- Okonomiyaki (savoury pancake)
- Dango and Mochi
- Dorayaki (pancake with filling)
- Japanese curry
- Onigiri rice balls
- Convenience store desserts and drinks (hot drinks too!!)
Food branches and restaurants:
- Saizeriya (Very affordable Japanese food, Italian food and desserts)
- Yoshinoya
- Nakau
- Sukiya
- Lotteria fast food
- Ichiran Ramen
- Hoshino Coffee (They also have food and desserts)
-Coco curry house
Immersive Exhibitions:
- Teamlab Planets, Koto City
- Teamlab Borderless: Mori Building, Azabudai Hills (near Roppongi)
- Ginza Art Aquarium Museum