Tokyo is an endless adventure. Each visit feels different, and for first-timers, these five experiences will show you the best of this incredible city.
Tokyo is a place where ancient traditions meet futuristic lights. You can find peaceful temples hidden between tall skyscrapers, taste food you’ll remember for life, and walk through streets that feel like movie scenes. From early morning market strolls to immersive digital art, every moment here is unique.
Tsukiji is the kitchen of Tokyo
Start your day early at Tsukiji’s outer market. Even though the inner fish market moved to Toyosu, Tsukiji is still alive with hidden sushi restaurants, tamago-yaki stalls, and fresh seafood shops.
Walking here in the morning is an experience in itself. You’ll hear the energetic calls of vendors, smell the grilled seafood skewers, and see locals eating fresh sashimi bowls for breakfast.
✔️ Tip: Try a tamago-yaki (sweet omelette on a stick) or a fresh tuna sushi in one of the hidden counters behind the main street.
Enjoy the Moment
During the day, Asakusa is filled with visitors exploring Senso-ji temple and Nakamise-dori street for souvenirs and traditional snacks. But at night, the temple lights up beautifully, revealing a calm, nostalgic atmosphere.
It feels like stepping back in time, walking under the red lanterns with fewer tourists around. You’ll find many small izakayas (Japanese pubs) and local restaurants nearby to end your day with a delicious dinner.
✔️ Tip: Try ningyo-yaki (little cakes filled with red bean paste) as a snack here.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by Tokyo’s fast pace, Shinjuku Gyoen is the perfect escape. This large park is beautiful in every season, with cherry blossoms in spring and golden-red leaves in autumn.
Personally, autumn is my favourite time here – walking under those warm colours feels magical and peaceful.
✔️ Tip: Best place to do a Hanami
Enjoy the Moment
Whether it’s teamLab Planets or teamLab Borderless, their immersive digital art exhibitions are simply mind-blowing. Light, water, mirrors, and sounds come together to create an experience like no other.
Each exhibition is unique. You’ll find yourself walking barefoot through water rooms, pushing through glowing flowers, and becoming part of the digital art itself.
Forget everything you know about sushi. Omakase is a chef’s choice tasting menu, offering the freshest seasonal pieces prepared right in front of you.
I thought I knew sushi… until I tried omakase
If you’re looking for an affordable option, try Sushi Onodera in Ginza – it’s a great way to discover real Japanese sushi without breaking the bank. Watching the chef prepare each piece with such precision is an art form in itself.
Tokyo can feel overwhelming at first, but these five experiences will help you fall in love with the city. From peaceful parks to sushi memories you’ll never forget, it’s a journey worth taking.
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