Tokyo International Forum Building © pio3 / Shutterstock.com
The Tokyo International Forum Building is one of the most beautiful modern structures in all Japan. It’s a short walk from Tokyo Station.

Ameya Yokocho Market in Ueno © beersonic / Shutterstock.com
Ameya Yokocho in Ueno is a throwback to the old post-war black markets of the 1950s. These days, it’s filled with all kinds of food and souvenir stalls.

Yasukuni-jinja Shrine is the most controversial shrine in Japan. It’s a hotbed of nationalism, but most days, you won’t notice anything particular. The adjoining Yushukan Museum is highly recommended for those interested in WWII history.

You’d hardly think this is Tokyo, but it is. The Institute for Nature Study, located in Meguro, is one of the best places in Tokyo to escape the crowds and concrete of the city.

Incense urn at Senso-ji Temple © Kento35 / Shutterstock.com
The incense urn in front of the main hall of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is one of the most popular places in the city to make wishes and say prayers. People wave the incense smoke over themselves to help carry their wishes to the gods.

The National Art Center in Roppongi holds some of the most interesting art shows in Tokyo. Check our Tokyo Events pages for upcoming shows.

Izakaya in Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku © Vassamon Anansukkasem / Shutterstock.com
Omoide Yokocho is an alley lined with cramped local eateries. If you like unagi (eel), you should try Kabuto, which is in this alley. For more local eateries, check out our Eat Like a Local section.

Sumo in Tokyo © J. Henning Buchholz / Shutterstock.com
If you’re going to be in Tokyo when a sumo tournament is being held, you should definitely try to see it. We give you all the details in How To Buy Tickets For A Tokyo Sumo Match.

Kabukiza theatre in Ginza © FCG / Shutterstock.com
The best place to see kabuki in Tokyo is at Kabukiza in Ginza. It’s easier than you might think to get tickets and see a show. For all the details, check out How to Buy Tickets and See Kabuki in Tokyo.

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For most travelers, Narita International Airport will be their gateway to Japan. For all the information you need to make a smooth entry to the country, check out Arriving at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport.