Things to Do in Tokyo

Tokyo the largest city of Japan and one of the busiest cities in the world, has grown enormously popular as a tourist destination. The magnificent skyscrapers, the stylish shops, trendy boutiques, the fashionable night clubs, and the use of highly modern technology in almost every area, make the city of Tokyo worth visiting. There are lots of Things to Do in Tokyo and the city has much to offer.

SHOPPING

Tokyo is an excellent place to shop till you drop. Shopping in Tokyo is worth an experience. The sophisticated and sprawling malls, the chic and trendy departmental stores and the exclusive boutiques, all provide top quality branded products. There are places where you can also get goods at reasonable prices. Tokyo is a place for electronic items using latest technology. Akihabara is the best place to shop for such things. Started from computers, laptops, digital cameras, handycams, i-pods, air conditioners, music systems, television sets, DVD players, and lots more are to be found in this area. Shibuya is a stylish and vibrant shopping area where you will get to see huge TV screens. The oldest shopping area is that of Ginza. The Ginza Lion beer hall, art galleries and the Apple store are the main features of this area.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Tokyo has many museums to visit. You can check out the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo Metroplitan Art Museum and Japan Folks Crafts Museum. Some religious places in this city are worth visiting. The Meiji Jingu Shrine, Ekoin Temple and Sensoji Temple are to name a few notable temples in Tokyo. Among the gardens, the picturesque East Garden, the sprawling Shinjuku Garden and the beautiful Hama Rikyu Garden strongly demand visits. The amazing statues, plants and flowers in Ueno Park make this park noteworthy. The Yoyogi Koen Park offers some activities like strolling, kite flying and bicycling. It is also a wonderful spot for picnicking. For some relaxed moments the Harajuku Park is apt. enjoy some exciting water rides and check out the "Mermaid Lagoon" and "Mysterious Island" in the Tokyo Disney Sea Park. For further thrilling rides and games, a visit to Toshimaen is appropriate. You can take a tour of the popular Imperial Palace. The charming surrounding is sure to attract you. Observe giant pandas and king penguins at the Ueno Zoo. Check out some rare and bright aquatic species like dolphins and sea horses at the Sunshine International Aquarium. The magical and astounding marine world can be explored at the undersea Shinagawa Aquarium.

DINING

Tokyo offers incredible restaurants serving high quality cuisine and world class drinks. The different types of Japanese eating styles include Konbini, Izakaya, Yatai and Ryotei. But the most popular dish is that of the sumptuous sushi platter. Relish authentic Japanese food at Sushi Sei, Tofuya, Kushi Coiza, Atariya and the like. Enjoy continental and international cuisine in the splendid Stellato restaurant in Minato-ku. Fusion food is available at the trendy Legato in Shibuya-ku area. Kitchen Five located in Minato-ku offers exclusive Mediterranean cuisine. La Patata and Shakey's serve pure Italian dishes. In the latter, you can try out some yummy pizzas. Mouth-watering French food is available at La Tour D'Argent and at the stylish L'Orangerie de Paris. For authentic Chinese cuisine, Garden Room and Tohryu are appropriate. Apart from these, the Raj Mahal, Cay and Bengawan Solo offer Indian, Thai and Indonesian platters respectively. Tokyo also gives you the opportunity to pamper your taste buds with some sweet delights. Tatsutano serves delicious traditional desserts like oshiruko and anmitsu.

NIGHTLIFE

The hot and happening night club, Velfarre offers scintillating entertainment and great scopes to get groovy with the beats. Here you will get to see some colorful and elegant fashion shows and also can witness live performances by Japanese singers. The extensive disc and the combination of light and music, create a perfect ambience for dance and party. You simply cannot stop tapping your feet. This rocking place also hosts the very popular Cyber Trance show. Other events include the ViVi Night, the Planet Love, and the Traffic Party. The club provides two bars serving world class drinks, beverages and an array of delectable dishes.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Tokyo gives you the opportunity to get yourself pampered with relaxing and rejuvenating massages at Asakusa Kannon Onsen featuring a public bath. If you are interested in learning the exclusive Japanese martial arts, you can try out at the Aikido World Foundation or at the All-Japan Judo Federation. Interesting tea ceremonies are held at Seisei-an and Chosho-an. You can also enjoy a very relaxing and extremely pleasing cruise experience along the River Sumida. This cruise offers spectacular and stunning views of Japanese art and architecture.