Tokyo

Walk through the iconic Kaminarimon gate and browse Nakamise-dori for traditional snacks before reaching this 7th-century Buddhist temple in Asakusa.

Free

Sample tamagoyaki, fresh uni, and strawberry daifuku at dozens of stalls in the remaining outer market that still thrives after the inner market moved to Toyosu.

~$40

Immerse yourself in a boundary-less digital art museum where projections flow across rooms, responding to your movement in real time.

~$30

Experience the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, then head to Shibuya Sky's rooftop observation deck for a 360-degree panorama of the city.

~$18

A forested sanctuary dedicated to Emperor Meiji, nestled in 170 acres of evergreen woodland in the heart of Harajuku.

Free

Explore multi-story arcades, retro game shops, anime megastores, and gadget bazaars in Tokyo's otaku heartland.

~$20

Squeeze into one of 200+ tiny bars — each seating six to ten people — in this atmospheric labyrinth of narrow alleys behind Kabukicho.

~$25

Ascend the tallest tower in Japan (634 m) for sweeping views that stretch to Mount Fuji on clear days.

~$20

Dive into Japan's youth fashion epicenter — crepe stands, kawaii accessories, and avant-garde street style converge on this narrow pedestrian lane.

~$15

Ride the Romancecar to hot-spring resort town Hakone for open-air onsen, the volcanic Owakudani Valley, and Lake Ashi pirate-ship cruises with Fuji views.

~$60