TOKYO, JAPAN (2026) | 15 Best Things To Do In & Around Tokyo (+ Travel Tips)

TOKYO, JAPAN (2026) | 15 Best Things To Do In & Around Tokyo (+ Travel Tips)

🔗 TOKYO ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCES & LINKS:
☑️ TeamLab Planets entrance tickets (also skip-the-line option): https://www.getyourguide.com/tokyo-l193/tokyo-teamlab-planets-tokyo-digital-art-museum-entry-ticket-t260407/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Q4-25SponsoredVideo
☑️ Sumo Wrestling Show: https://www.getyourguide.com/tokyo-l193/tokyo-sumo-show-and-dining-experience-t948841/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Q4-25SponsoredVideo
☑️ Shinjuku Food Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/tokyo-l193/tokyo-shinjuku-food-tour-15-dishes-and-4-eateries-t654876/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Q4-25SponsoredVideo
☑️ Mount Takao Trail 1 & 4 to chairlift: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/mount-takao-trail-1-4-to-chairlift-9e7dd6d
☑️ Shibuya Sky ticket: https://www.shibuya-scramble-square.com/sky/ticket/
☑️ Tokyo guided walking tour (most highlights): https://www.getyourguide.com/tokyo-l193/tokyo-private-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide-t833499/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Q4-25SponsoredVideo

Tokyo is a vibrant metropolis located on the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan’s largest main island. As the country’s bustling capital, the city blends futuristic skyscrapers and cutting-edge technology with serene temples. Beyond the neon lights, Tokyo offers world-class dining, a unique culture, and lush gardens. We spent ten full days exploring every corner of this megacity to find its highlights. In this video, we’re sharing the best things to do in and around Tokyo for a perfect first-time visit, along with some essential travel tips at the end.

😴 WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO:
– Ryogoku: The Gate Hotel Ryogoku by Hulic ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/the-gate-liang-guo-by-hulic.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Shinjuku: Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Eastside ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/dong-ji-suteixin-su-isutosaido.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Shinjuku: GLOU Higashi Shinjuku ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/glou-dong-xin-su.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Ueno: Hotel TOKI 季 ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/toki-ji.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Ginza: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Sanchome ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/sotetsu-fresa-inn-ginza-sanchome.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

🎥 MORE JAPAN VIDEOS:
– Kyoto: https://youtu.be/aSksCBrDKO8
– Osaka: https://youtu.be/92OFkoyEMk0
– Hiroshima: coming soon!
– Takayama: coming soon!
– Kanazawa: coming soon!
– Okinawa: coming soon!
– Japan Top 10: coming soon!
– Japan Travel Guide & Itinerary: coming soon!

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‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva

🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
I Don’t Know What’s Gonna Kill Me Instrumental Version by AM Beef
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Walk In Asia No Backing Vocals by Magiksolo
Hikaru To Shine by Roie Shpigler
Boku To Tokyo Instrumental Version by Zomap
Dreamscapes by Magiksolo
Cavaliers by Jozeque
Shakainmisaka Yuhodo by idokay
Beautiful Moments by Moon

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Akihabara
1:49 Shibuya Crossing
2:50 Imperial Palace East Gardens
3:52 Ginza
4:35 Tsukiji Outer Market
5:21 Ueno Park
6:07 Meiji Jingu Shrine
6:54 teamLab Planets
9:12 Observation Decks
10:25 Tokyo Themed Cafés
11:53 Mount Takao
13:01 Sumo Wrestling
14:04 Japanese Gardens
14:55 Senso-ji Temple
15:51 Shinjuku
17:08 Tokyo Travel Tips

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