Tokyo is home to many of Japans greatest attractions. There is so much
to do in Tokyo, you might have a hard time just choosing what to do. Well don't worry, we have you
covered. Below is a list of some of Tokyo's greatest attractions to help you plan your free time in the
big city.
Tokyo Disneyland
Category: Theme Park
Location: Maihama
Admission: 7500 Yen
Opening Times: Typically from 8:00 to 22:00; admission ends
one hour before
closing
Tokyo Disneyland is a theme park based on the films produced
by Walt Disney. It was opened in 1983 as the first Disney theme park outside of the
United States. Modeled after Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in
Florida, Tokyo Disneyland is made up of seven themed lands and features seasonal
decorations and parades.
The Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is a television broadcasting
tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the
Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters (634 can be
read as "Musashi", a historic name of the Tokyo Region), it is the tallest structure
in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. A large
shopping complex with aquarium is located at its base.The highlight of the Tokyo
Skytree is its two observation decks which offer spectacular views out over Tokyo.
The two enclosed decks are located at heights of 350 and 450 meters respectively,
making them the highest observation decks in Japan and some of the highest in the
world.
Admission: Passport Ticket (admission & rides): ¥4,300,
children aged 7 to 17 ¥3,300
10am-10pm (last entry 9.15pm)
This indoor amusement park in Odaiba is packed with Sega’s
virtual-reality attractions, where you'll find twenty thrilling rides spread out
across three entire floors. Rest assured, bilingual instructions are available for
each game.
Hop on a boat of the virtual Wild River ride and be part of an exciting rafting
adventure, or board the Wild Wing, a hang-glider moving through tropical islands.
The Zero Latency VR attraction, on the other hand, is perfect for gamers who always
dreamed of turning into one of their video game heroes. Team up with five of your
friends and fight dozens of wild zombies while you're armed with a laser gun plus
the latest equipment in VR technology.
Prefer something more tactile? The ‘non-virtual’ highlight at Joypolis is the Gekion
Live Coaster, a whirling rollercoaster which operates based on music and rhythm. You
can enter the park for ¥800 (children ¥500) and pay separately for each of the
attractions, but we recommend the passport ticket as it includes admission to the
park plus all the rides.
Admission: From 1500 Yen per hour. Please see website for
system.
Opening Times: 8pm-4am Daily
A bar and restaurant that also happens to do live karaoke,
Ban x Kara Zone-R is the ideal destination for those looking for a more laidback
venue at which to perform. The resident musicians are very versatile and know a
ridiculous amount of tunes. And as is to be expected of a place that is primarily a
restaurant, the food and drinks here are better than at many other karaoke joints –
fresh ingredients are sourced daily from trusted farmers, and the wine cellar is
packed with fine bottles from all over the world.
Admission: Adults 600 Yen, Seniors 300 Yen, Students 200
Yen, Children Free/li>
Opening Times: 9:30 - 17:00
Opened in 1882, Ueno Zoo is Japan's oldest zoo. Its most
popular residents are giant panda bears, which first moved here in 1972 on the
occasion of the normalization of relations between Japan and China. The zoo
temporarily had no pandas after the death of Ling Ling in 2008, but two new pandas
moved in in 2011 and had a baby in 2017..