What is Tokyo known for?

Tokyo Metropolis is Japan’s capital city and home to more than 13 million people, not counting the millions who commute to work from the surrounding regions. It is without doubt the political, economic and cultural center of contemporary Japan, enjoying a high reputation throughout the world. Many company headquarters, cultural facilities and tourist spots can be found in Tokyo, making it a top destination not only for tourists but also for business travelers from inside and outside Japan. Tokyo…

Tokyo is an area in TOKYO, Japan.

What are the best places to visit in Tokyo?

WOW U lists 141 spots in Tokyo. Popular spots include Galaxy Harajuku, Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, SMALL WORLDS TOKYO, HANEDA INNOVATION CITY, Artizon Museum.

Can I book a guided tour in Tokyo?

Yes. WOW U lists activities in Tokyo hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.

Can I visit a Japanese family's home near Tokyo?

Yes. WOW U lists home visits in TOKYO, where a local host welcomes you into their own home.

WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.

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Spots in this area(141)

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Galaxy Harajuku

A façade of 1,000 lit phones glows above Harajuku's streets.

EntertainmentArt & ArchitectureInsta-worthy

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Kyu-Furukawa Gardens

A Tudor mansion, English roses, and a Taisho teien — one hill, two worlds.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryInsta-worthy

Tokyo

SMALL WORLDS TOKYO

Scan yourself into a 1:80 world where Apollo rockets and Eva units coexist.

Anime & MangaArt & ArchitectureEntertainment+1

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HANEDA INNOVATION CITY

Soak your feet rooftop-side as jets lift off from Haneda below.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceFood & Drink+2

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Artizon Museum

A tire tycoon's art obsession, reborn steps from Tokyo Station.

Art & Architecture

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Toyosu Market

Frozen tuna line the floor at 5 a.m. as bidders shout.

Culture ExperienceFood & DrinkShopping

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Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center

250 Edo-era crafts, from bamboo blinds to paulownia chests, under one roof.

Culture Experience

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Taiko Lab

Strike a taiko in an architect-designed Aoyama studio — feel it in your bones.

Culture ExperienceEntertainment

Tokyo

5.0(1)

Nakano Broadway

Rare manga and cult figures haunt every floor above the supermarket.

Anime & MangaEntertainment

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Ryogoku Edo NOREN

Sumo ring, retro station hall, 30 Tokyo sakes to sip and compare.

EntertainmentFood & Drink

Tokyo

3.0(1)

Shibuya Scramble Square

Watch the famous crossing shrink to an anthill, 47 floors up.

Beautiful SceneryEntertainmentFood & Drink+2

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WOMB

Asia's biggest disco ball spins above Shibuya's wildest dancefloor.

Entertainment

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Todoroki Keikoku Valley

A bamboo-lined gorge and waterfall cafe, 20 min from Shibuya.

Beautiful Scenery

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Otaguro Koen Park

A critic's Steinway still sits where 100-year-old ginkgos fall.

Beautiful Scenery

Tokyo

5.0(1)

Yebisu Garden Place

A Meiji-era brewery reborn: craft beer, art, and winter lights.

Art & ArchitectureFood & DrinkShopping

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Bank of Japan

Hold a mock ¥100M brick inside a building modeled on the Bank of England.

HistoryArt & Architecture

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Tansuya Kagurazaka

Vintage silk, expert styling — your first kimono, finally affordable.

Culture ExperienceShopping

Tokyo

5.0(1)

Kakurenbo Yokocho (Hide-and-seek Alley)

Turn a corner and vanish — geisha still ghost these cobblestones.

Food & DrinkHistoryInsta-worthy

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Kayaba Coffee

A 1934 Yanaka café where Showa-era chairs and egg sandwiches endure.

Food & DrinkArt & Architecture

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Tennoji Temple (Tokyo)

Where Edo's lottery fever once roared, now only birdsong fills the moss.

Art & ArchitectureHistory

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Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine (Tokyo)

Stone-carved sumo handprints mark where Edo wrestling was born.

Culture Experience

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Fukagawa Edo Museum

Life-size Edo streets where the lighting shifts dawn to dusk.

Culture ExperienceHistory

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Aoyama Farmers Market

Farm-fresh produce and craft cola, steps from Omotesando.

Food & DrinkShopping

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Shinjuku Pit Inn

Since 1965, every seat points at the stage — jazz, undiluted.

Entertainment

Activities in Tokyo

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Analog Manga Creator Experience in Japan

by Maki Yoshida

Tokyo

Analog Manga Creator Experience in Japan

Approx. ¥4,000 / guest

Tokyo Metropolitan Gvernment observatory, Omoide Alley and the food section of the department store!

by Yuko Terada

Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Gvernment observatory, Omoide Alley and the food section of the department store!

Approx. ¥2,000 / guest

３ hours, Good Luck Shrine and All Over Japanese Souveniors Tour! Nihonbashi and Ginza.

by Yuko Terada

Tokyo

３ hours, Good Luck Shrine and All Over Japanese Souveniors Tour! Nihonbashi and Ginza.

Approx. ¥2,000 / guest

Home Visits in TOKYO

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by Junyu Satoh

TOKYO

Japanese snacks Party

Approx. ¥5,000 / guest

Locals in TOKYO

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Japanese / English

TOKYO

TM Miyamoto

MusicSakeCulture+3

Licensed Guide

English / Japanese

TOKYO

Hideki Minami

SakeNatureSports

Licensed Guide

Japanese / English

TOKYO

Takeshi Yasuda

MusicHistoryCulture+5

Japanese / English +1

TOKYO

Thomas Amato Martinez

MusicHistoryNature+4

Japanese / English +2

TOKYO

Sho Muto

MusicMoviesHistory+9

Japanese / English

TOKYO

Fumiya Morimoto

MusicHistoryAnime･Manga+5

Japanese / English +1

TOKYO

Maki Yoshida

MusicMoviesAnime･Manga+3

Japanese / Chinese

TOKYO

Hiromi Suzuki

MusicMoviesAnime･Manga+3

Frequently asked questions

What is Tokyo known for?: Tokyo Metropolis is Japan’s capital city and home to more than 13 million people, not counting the millions who commute to work from the surrounding regions. It is without doubt the political, economic and cultural center of contemporary Japan, enjoying a high reputation throughout the world. Many company headquarters, cultural facilities and tourist spots can be found in Tokyo, making it a top destination not only for tourists but also for business travelers from inside and outside Japan. Tokyo…
Where is Tokyo?: Tokyo is an area in TOKYO, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Tokyo?: WOW U lists 141 spots in Tokyo. Popular spots include Galaxy Harajuku, Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, SMALL WORLDS TOKYO, HANEDA INNOVATION CITY, Artizon Museum.
Can I book a guided tour in Tokyo?: Yes. WOW U lists activities in Tokyo hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
Can I visit a Japanese family's home near Tokyo?: Yes. WOW U lists home visits in TOKYO, where a local host welcomes you into their own home.
What is WOW U?: WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.