Tokyo, Japan is becoming one of the most popular places in the world to travel to and with so much to see and do, how do you narrow it down?
I travelled to Tokyo in April 2025 for the first time, and this list is all of the things we did that I hig...
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Experiences
After spending 10 days in Tokyo, Iāve curated a list of experiences you need to have if youāre visiting the city for the FIRST TIMEāØ
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One of the coolest, immersive art exhibits and a definite must-see if youāre heading to Tokyo!
You could spend an hour or more in this immersive experience experiencing the beauty of digital art.
Plan your visit ahead of time as spots fill up fas...
teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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This isnāt just a Starbucks, this is an experience, and if youāre a Starbucks lover, you need to make a pit stop at the Starbucks Reserve in Tokyo!
At 3-stories high, each floor is dedicated to different food and beverages. The first floor is where...
Starbucks ReserveĀ® Roastery Tokyo
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Before coming to Japan, I had never heard of Onitsuka Tiger but my bestie had, and requested we go in; boy am I glad we did!!!
If youāre unfamiliar, Onitsuka Tiger is a popular Japanese footwear brand known for their sleek, retro style sneakers. If...
Onitsuka Tiger - The BEST Sneakerš
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Located in the heart of Tokyo in Shibuya, this is one of the most beautiful Shinto shrines. Surrounded by over 100,000 trees, this peaceful and calm spot is known for being heavily populated with both locals and tourists.
This was the biggest Shrin...
Meiji Jingu Shrine
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As a Disney girlie of course I spent a couple of days at the Tokyo Disney Resort so here are the pros/cons
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⢠Itās Disney so obviously going to be magical
⢠The technology used for the attractions is insane! Rides were so well done!
⢠The A...
Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySEA
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7eleven is just as cool as the internet says!!!!
Pros:
⢠great food & drinks (fruit sando, ice cream, coffee, candy etc.)
⢠price is right!
⢠on every street corner so easy accessible
Cons:
⢠run out of certain food fast
7-Eleven in Japan
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Another classic tourist stop!!! This hustle and bustle street market is full of Japanese eats and shops!
Pros:
- lots of food options
- tanghulu is DELISH
- lots of dessert options
- great place to try new things!
Cons:
- Very crowded so be pat...
Tsukiji Outer Market
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The Tokyo Tower is one of the key monuments in the area and is definitely one of those places you need to check out! Whether youāre just strolling through or wanting to go up into the tower to check out the views, this is a must-stop!!!
Tokyo Tower
Food Recsš
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Pizza in Japan? Who knew it would be so good!
After a long day of exploring (and getting lost) we wanted something āeasyā for dinner and we stumbled across pizzeria capoli, which was absolute delish! Dare I say some of the best pizza Iāve ever had??...
PIZZERIA CAPOLI
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Located in Ikspiari (the downtown Disney of the Tokyo Disney Resort), Ippudo is home to some of the best ramen we had during our trip!
10/10 - So much flavor, creamy, the pork cooked just right, the noodles were the perfect width š
Ippudo
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It might be silly to add McDonalds to my list of favs but seriously Japanese McDonalds is where itās at!
If you plan on stopping at the oh so famous American chain during your Japan adventures, be sure to try the Shrimp Burger and the Shaka-Shaka C...
McDonald's in Japan
Hotel Recs
Planning a trip to Tokyo and unsure where to stay?? Here are 2 hotels we checked into, during our trip, that I would book again!!
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Away from the main hustle and bustle that is Tokyo, but just a quick train ride from the main areas (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku etc.) the Toggle Hotel is the perfect hotel for parties of 2 or more!
As the main trip planner for a party of 5, this h...
toggle hotel suidobashi
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When booking our Tokyo Disney portion of the trip, the Toy Story hotel seemed to be the perfect choice for our budget, location, and vibes and it did not disappoint!
Rooms can sleep up to 4, and are more āwesternizedā providing ample space! The bed...