Tokyo is a crazy, wild, and astounding megacity. Then you can visit the Homeric palace, the morning fish request, see the beautiful cherry blossoms, party in Tokyo’s trendy escapism quarter, sing karaoke, and eat lots of amazing food( it is Japan after all.)

I love Tokyo. It’s one of my favorite metropolises in the world and I ca n’t visit it enough! I love the fast- paced ultramodern megacity that still embraces its traditional roots. I love the orderly crowds when you anticipate chaos.

Tokyo is a megacity like none other. Where differently can you be in a megacity of ten million people but hear a leg drop? It’s rare a person visits and does n’t enjoy their time then.

This trip companion to Tokyo can help you navigate the megacity on a budget to make the most out of your visit( and hopefully fall in love with it too!).

Other Effects to See and Do in Tokyo

1. Watch a sumo match

Kokugikan, Japan’s most notorious sumo wrestling arena, hosts events three times each time. The sumo wrestling that we see moment dates back to the 17th century, though its origins date back indeed further. Indeed to this day, it’s still one of the most popular traditions in thecountry.However, this is a must- do, If you ’re in city at the right time. Tickets vend out snappily so book beforehand. To learn further about the sport, visit to one of the sumo forces( called “ heya ”). Then you ’ll get to see where the wrestlers train and live( visits must be arranged well in advance). Ticket prices vary but anticipate to pay around,200 JPY for a sumo match.

2. Gaze at Mount Fuji from Hakone

Hakone is a graphic place to take in the view of Mount Fuji. Located just over an hour from Tokyo, Hakone is one of the stylish places to get down from the megacity, relax for a many days,There are multitudinous guesthouses in the area, numerous with their own private onsen( hot springs). It’s a great romantic flight spot if you ’re traveling as a couple. For a unique view of the region, snare a seat on the Hakone Ropeway( tickets are 400 JPY).

3. See the Hachiko Statue

When the canine’s proprietor failed, Hachiko still went to the train station to stay for him to return from work. And he did so for over 10 times. The canine is a public idol in Japan and his story is well known as it highlights characteristics of fidelity and devotion( which the Japanese value largely). The statue stands in front of the Shibuya Station.

4. Shop at Akihabara Electric Town

You can find enough important anything you ’ve ever imagined, as well as all the effects you ’ve noway indeed pictured of. numerous up- and- coming electronics are tested then. The area has a veritably futuristic sense to it, with tons of bright lights and huge billboards. It looks like commodity out of a sci- fi movie. There are also lots of original artists dealing their music then too.

5. Wander Roppongi Hills

There are colorful structures to see, all of which have been designed by leading engineers, as well as colorful public art displays. A visit then’s free each you have to do is catch a lift up the hill. You ’ll find Mori Tower then, one of the altitudinous structures in the megacity, as well as the Tokyo City View, which offers one of the stylish views in the megacity. Admission to the standpoint is,800 JPY.

6. Drink in Golden Gai

This little alleyway of back- road bars is a lively place to drink at night. There is n’t important going on during the day then, but come eve, these slaloming hallways and closet- sized beer apartments are filled with intriguing people and cheap drinks. It has a bit of a red- light quarter feel to it as it lacks the polish of the rest of the megacity. But it isn’t to be missed.

7. Get on a suijo-bus

For centuries, Tokyo has been consolidated around its gutters. One of the traditional ways to get around has always been via water- machine. This is a delightful volition to the shelter and offers a different perspective of the bustling megacity. There are indeed floating caffs , known as yakata- bune as well as lunch and regale sails that you can bespeak. Anticipate to pay at least,000 JPY for a voyage with a mess, while the regular ferry costs as little as 600 JPY.

8. Visit the Great Buddha

Make a day trip to the small megacity of Kamakura to see a 13m citation statue of Buddha. erected in 1252, the statue was originally constructed within a tabernacle, but the tabernacle was washed down on several occasions by storms so the statue now sits in the open air. You can indeed go inside the statue as well( there’s nothing to really see outside but it’s neat to be suitable to step inside a centuries-old work of art). The trip to Kamakura takes around an hour and is free with a Japan Rail Pass.

9. Check out a sento

A sento is a traditional Japanese public bathhouse. While they were firstly erected to accommodate those that didn’t have similar installations in- house, they’re now a great place to go for some peace and relaxation. They’re generally separated by gender. The Japanese aren’t shy in these places so you need to be comfortable with bareness! A budget-friendly sento costs just under,000 JPY. If you have tattoos you may not be allowed to enter( or you may have to cover them) so keep that in mind.

10. Get touristy at Tokyo Disneyland

I ’ll be honest, I ’m a sucker for Disney lodestones and Tokyo Disneyland does n’t fail. It’s a delightful choice for anyone traveling with children, but also for any grown-ups who just love recreation premises ( like me!). Opened in 1983, it has seven themed areas to explore and is the third most visited theme demesne in the world! You ’ll find numerous of the same classic lifts from Disneyworld then, like Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, The Haunted Mansion, and everyone’s favorite demitasse lift, The frenetic Tea Party.