There are lots of areas and places to explore in Tokyo. Whether you’re looking for shopping, good views, or retro arcade games you can find whatever you’re interested in. Here is a collection of some of my favorite spots to visit when I’m in Tokyo. Most of these places are actually free so there is plenty to do even if you have a tight budget.

Areas to Explore:

• Shibuya-Harajuku-Omotesando
• Nakameguro-Daikanyama-Ebisu
• Shinjuku
• Ginza
• Roppongi
• Akihabara

Stores / Shopping

• Tokyu Hands (in Shibuya / Shinjuku)
• Mega Don Quijote (in Shibuya)
• Super Potato (in Akihabara)
• Nakano Broadway (in Nakano)
• Big Mario (Video Game Store in Nakano)
• Tokyo Midtown (in Roppongi)
• BIC Camera (in Shibuya / Shinjuku)
• Yodobashi Camera (in Akihabara)

Places to Hangout

• Commune 2nd - Lots of food optiopns
• Shin-Marunouchi Terrace - Good sunset spot, but lacking WiFi

Lookout Points

• Tokyo SkyTree
• Roppongi Hills Sky Deck
• Haneda Observation Deck (Terminal 2) - FREE
• 109Men’s Rooftop Shibuya Crossing - FREE
• Hotel Century Southern Tower Lobby (in Shinjuku)
• Suica Penguin Terrace (at Shinjuku Station)
• Starbucks Sapia Tower (Shinkansen spotting)
• AWS Loft - FREE
• Yahoo LODGE - FREE
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck - FREE

Outdoor

• Meiji Jingu + Yoyogi Park
• Senso-ji (Shrine)
• Ueno Park
• East Palace Gardens
• Tsukiji Outer Market - The actual fish market has moved though
• Inokashira Park
• Kawagoe - Edo period castle town
• Yokohama Chinatown - Also checkout the Sea Side
• Kappabashi (kitchenware street)

Arcades

• VR Zone Shinjuku
• Joypolis - VR and Arcade in Odaiba
• Play Land - Retro arcade in Odaiba
• Adores Shibuya
• Taito / SEGA (multiple locations)

Museums / Tours

• Samurai Museum
• Tokyo MoMA - Free first Sunday every month
• ANA Facility Tour - Limited availability
• Underground Reservoir Tour - Requires a Japanese speaker
• Imperial Palace Tour - Limited availability

Food Allies

• Tokyu Food Show (in Shibuya) ★
• Shinjuku Yokocho
• Ebisu Yokocho
• Kitchen Street Tokyo Station
• Shibuya Niku “Meat” Yokocho

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