5 best things to do in Tokyo
The essentials of Tokyo with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
Browse all Tokyo activities
Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Tokyo shortlist
- teamLab digital art museums — two competing venues; both sell timed tickets that vanish on weekends.
- Shibuya & Shinjuku walking tours — night formats cover the neon core at its best.
- Mount Fuji day trip — Lake Kawaguchi and Hakone are the two classic routes.
- Tsukiji outer market food tour — mornings only; come hungry.
- Tokyo Skytree — the deck combo with Sumida Aquarium is the value bundle.
Flying in, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the main of Tokyo's 2 airports — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Tokyo activity providers
- Klook — Tokyo activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Tokyo experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Tokyo?
teamLab digital art museums — two competing venues; both sell timed tickets that vanish on weekends. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Tokyo attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Tokyo?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.