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Best Things to do in Tokyo (2026)

Some of the best experiences in Tokyo are about food, performance and atmosphere rather than monuments. Start with a morning at the Tsukiji Outer Market, where the hours between 9:00 and 14:00 are set aside for public shoppers and the lanes are full of seafood counters, knife shops and tea merchants. Many shops close on Sundays, public holidays and some Wednesdays, so check the market calendar first. For an evening view of the city, Shibuya Sky's open-air rooftop sits directly above Shibuya Station; sunset slots sell out days ahead, so book online.

Traditional culture is easy to sample. Kabuki-za in Ginza sells single-act seats for visitors who want a taste of kabuki without committing to a four-hour programme, and English subtitle guides are available. If your trip falls in January, May or September, a day at a Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan is unforgettable, but tickets for popular days sell out quickly. After dark, Omoide Yokocho beside Shinjuku Station is the place for yakitori and a beer at a tiny counter. Combine it with the bars of Golden Gai on the other side of the station for a classic Shinjuku night out.

5 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Tokyo

  1. Tsukiji Outer Market Food market, TsukijiThe lively market streets that remained in Tsukiji after the wholesale fish market moved to Toyosu, packed with seafood stalls, knife shops and breakfast counters.
  2. Shibuya Sky Rooftop viewpoint, ShibuyaAn open-air rooftop observation deck around 229 metres up on Shibuya Scramble Square, looking straight down on the famous Scramble Crossing.
  3. Kabuki-za Theatre Kabuki theatre, GinzaTokyo's principal kabuki theatre in Ginza, rebuilt in 2013 to a Kengo Kuma design, staging traditional performances most days of the month.

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2. Shibuya Sky

Rooftop viewpointShibuya

An open-air rooftop observation deck around 229 metres up on Shibuya Scramble Square, looking straight down on the famous Scramble Crossing.

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5. Omoide Yokocho

Historic alley of bars and eateriesNishi-Shinjuku

A narrow post-war alley by Shinjuku Station's west exit, packed with around 60 tiny yakitori counters, izakaya and bars under glowing lanterns.

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