Tokyo in 4 Days, Tokyo, Japan
It’s hard to overstate how massive Tokyo is – roughly four times the size of London and almost 400 square miles larger than LA. So squeezing everything to do in Tokyo into the equivalent of a long weekend is a tall order. Even if your primary interest is eating and wandering around, you may find yourself running out of time, but some of the top sites and cool neighborhoods are doable. Here is everything you can possibly squeeze into Tokyo in 4 days.
The most visually striking of the religious sites in Tokyo is the Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. It’s one of the most popular things to visit in Tokyo, so it does get crowded. Nakamise-dori, the street between the temple’s main gate and the main temple complex is lined with shops and food stalls, which can get especially congested. So this best visited early in the morning. At the temple, you can participate in traditional rituals like saying a prayer in the main hall or getting a fortune. Though the main temple building is often crowded, there are some parts of the temple complex where you can enjoy the serenity of the place. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The most visually striking of the religious sites in Tokyo is the Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. It’s one of the most popular things to visit in Tokyo, so it does get crowded. Nakamise-dori, the street between the temple’s main gate and the main temple complex is lined with shops and food stalls, which can get especially congested. So this best visited early in the morning. At the temple, you can participate in traditional rituals like saying a prayer in the main hall or getting a fortune. Though the main temple building is often crowded, there are some parts of the temple complex where you can enjoy the serenity of the place. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Tokyo in 4 Days
Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ana Montano
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.gnometrotting.com/tokyo-4-days/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ana Montano
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.gnometrotting.com/tokyo-4-days/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Senso-ji Temple
- Nakamise-dori
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Yoyogi Park
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- Tsukiji Outer Market
- Tsukiji Honganji-Temple
- Golden Gai
- Omoide Yokocho
- Shinjuku Ni-Chome
- Hoppy Street
- Kappabashi Street
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Shibuya Sky
- Don Quijote store
- Tower Records
- Nonbei Yokocho
- Akihabara
- DDR
- Kanda Myojin Shrine
- Roppongi Hills
- Tokyo City View
- Azabu-Juban
- Sukiyabashi Jiro’s restaurant
- Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi
- Uniqlo store
- Kabuki-za Theatre
- Rainbow Bridge
- DiverCity
- Statue of Liberty
- Takeshita Street
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