If you are a regular reader you might know that Tokyo is our favorite city in the world to visit. While we have visited Tokyo several times and already ticked off many places to visit and things to do off our Tokyo bucket list there are so many amazing things we have yet to do. I have put together a list of the best Tokyo bucket list experiences and attractions.
Top Tokyo Bucket List Experiences in 2023
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing is the worlds most famous pedestrian intersection and the busiest.
Tsukiji Fish Market
Atlhough some of the vendors at the Tsukiji Fish Market have relocated, this is still a great place to visit for super fresh sushi.
Sensōji Temple (or Asakusa Kannon Temple)
The famous Sensōji (or Asakusa Kannon Temple) in Asakusa is a can’t miss attraction in Tokyo.
Enjoy the Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) in the Spring
One of the best and most popular times to visit Tokyo is during the cherry blossom season in the spring. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of the best spots in Tokyo for hanami (cherry blossom viewing).
Read More: Tips for Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan
Watch a Sumo Wrestling Tournament
Sumo is Japan’s national sport. Attending a sumo grand tournament is a fun and cultural experience we would recommend to anyone visiting Tokyo while there is tournament. The sumo tournament lasts 15 days and takes place each January, May and September (exact dates vary each year).
Read More: Tips for Watching Sumo Wrestling in Japan
Watch a Sumo Wrestling Practice
Another fun experience is visiting a sumo stable to watch a sumo wrestling practice.
More Tokyo Bucket List Experiences
Visit a bunny cafe.
Visit an owl cafe
Visit a hedgehog cafe
Go people watching at Yoyogi Park (best day for people watching is Sunday).
Visit Meiji Shrine.
Explore the Harajuku neighborhood.
Wander around Akihabara, a district in Tokyo famous for its many electronics shops.
Visit a maid cafe.
Watch a baseball game.
Watch a kabuki performance.
Train like a Samurai.
Have a drink at the Park Hyatt, the hotel featured in the movie Lost in Translation.
Have amazing sushi at the famous Sukiyabashi Jiro. It is super expensive and reservations need to be made in advance.
Do a Japanese street food tour.
Eat and drink at the tiny bars and restaurants at Omoide Yokocho (also known as Yakitori Alley or Piss Alley) in the Shinjuku district.
Go bar hopping at Golden Gai, a neighborhood in Shinjuku full of tiny bars that can only seat 4-8 people at a time.
Stay in a capsule hotel.
Play a game of Pachinko.
Check out the instagrammable Mori Building Digital Art Museum: teamLab Borderless, the world’s first digital art museum.
READ MORE: Planning a trip to Tokyo? Check out our 3 Days in Tokyo Itinerary. If you are visiting the rest of Japan, check out our Japan bucket list.
Is there anything else we should add to our Tokyo bucket list?
