Tokyo City Guide: Must-Visit Areas and Landmarks

Tokyo Station is a huge hub station with multiple train lines. Tokyo Station is known not only for its huge station functions but also for its beautiful appearance.

From Haneda Airport (HND), take the Tokyo Monorail (MO) to Hamamatsucho, where you can access the Yamanote Line (JY) bound for Tokyo and Ueno. From Narita Airport (NRT), take the Narita Express (NEX) direct!

Akihabara is one of Tokyo's famous tourist spots, known for its anime culture and otaku culture. You can also experience maid cafes.

Access: Two stops from Tokyo Station on the Yamanote Line toward Ueno/Ikebukuro (JY) or on the Keihin-Tohoku Line toward Omiya or Minami-Urawa (JK).

Roppongi is a bustling district in Tokyo. It is an area with many fashionable bars and high-end restaurants.The Roppongi Hills complex of high-rise buildings is also famous.

Accessible via the Toei Oedo Line (E) and Hibiya Line (H).

If you are traveling from Tokyo Station, take the Marunouchi subway line（M） to Ginza Station, then transfer to the Hibiya subway line（H）.

Tokyo Tower is a radio tower in Tokyo, officially known as Nippon Radio Tower. It is 333 meters high and can be climbed, and souvenirs can be purchased inside.

Access is relatively poor. From Tokyo Station, take the Yamanote Line toward Shinagawa/Shibuya (JY) to Hamamatsucho Station, transfer to the Toei Oedo Subway Line at Hamamatsucho (Daimon Station), and get off at Akabane-bashi Station.

Ginza is a unique and huge entertainment district in Tokyo.

Like Shibuya, it is crowded with people, but it is a clean and fashionable town. Ginza is also known as a place where many luxury brands are gathered. Why not spend a luxurious moment in Ginza?

Ginza is also known for its excellent accessibility. It is possible to walk there from Tokyo Station, and it can also be accessed via the Marunouchi, Hibiya, Ginza, Asakusa, and Yurakucho lines.

Nihonbashi is a historic district in central Tokyo, known as the starting point of Japan’s major roads during the Edo period. The iconic Nihonbashi Bridge, adorned with mythical Kirin statues, marks the heart of the area.
Nearby, you’ll find Japan’s oldest department store, Mitsukoshi, and modern shopping complexes like COREDO Muromachi, where tradition meets innovation.
Visitors can enjoy river cruises, explore art museums, and experience authentic Japanese culture—all within walking distance from Tokyo Station.
It’s the perfect place to begin your journey through Japan!

Ueno is the most accessible location in Taito Ward. Ueno Station is quite large, and you could easily spend a whole day there. Ueno is home to two famous spots: Ueno Park and Ameyoko Shopping Street.

Both offer a different view and atmosphere from the city center, and are very enjoyable!

Ueno is easily accessible from major tourist destinations such as Tokyo Station, Akihabara, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ginza without having to transfer trains!

Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo. I think you will really enjoy Nakamise Street, which is lined with traditional Japanese food stalls, and Sensoji Temple, famous for its Kaminarimon Gate.

Tokyo Skytree is also nearby, so it's worth stopping by.

Although Asakusa is located in the suburbs, it is easily accessible from Ueno, Ginza, and Shibuya via the Ginza Line without having to transfer.

Shinjuku Station is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the station with the highest number of passengers in the world. The west side of Shinjuku Station is a business district, while the east side is a downtown area. Why not come and experience the world's busiest station for yourself?

Access is quite good from Tokyo Station via the Chuo Line (JC), and from Ueno and Shibuya via the Yamanote Line toward Shinjuku (JY).

Kabukicho is known as Shinjuku's nightlife district. Here you can see a side of Tokyo you've never seen before, with izakaya, host clubs, girls' bars, cabarets, and more.

It is easily accessible and can be reached on foot from Shinjuku Station.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is an intersection in front of Shibuya Station. It is a very busy intersection every day, with many people crossing it. Shibuya Station is also very crowded, ranking second in the world in terms of passenger numbers after Shinjuku Station. There are many things to do around Shibuya Scramble Crossing, from fashion to dining and activities, so it's a fun place to visit for shopping!

It is also very easy to access, with direct connections from Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, Ueno Station, Asakusa Station, and Ginza Station!

Takeshita Street is located in Harajuku. Like Shibuya, it is very crowded. Harajuku is famous for its pop culture. If you visit, you may find something you like.

In terms of access, you can get there without changing trains from Tokyo Station, Ueno Station, Shinjuku Station, and Shibuya Station on the Yamanote Line (JY)!