3 Top Things To Do And See In Tokyo

As the bustling capital city of Japan, Tokyo provides a unique travel experience whether you are in to history, culture, art, shopping, or are a budding foodie, vtr.org.vn you could spend months here and still have things left to see and do.

If you're travelling with family or a few friends, staying in one of the central hostels for groups is a great way to get your bearings and possibly meet some like-minded travellers who can give you tips along the way. Since there is so much to see here, you really should try to make the most of your time, both during the day and the evening (the city has some of the best nightlife in the world).

While you're in Tokyo, don�t miss the Tokyo Imperial Palace, the Tsukiji Market, and try to take in a sporting event.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Within access of many of the hostels for groups and located just a short walk from Tokyo Station, the Imperial Palace is a perfect place to begin an exploration of the city. Built on the site where Edo Castle stood, from 1603 to 1867, the palace was constructed over the castle when the shogunate was overthrown. It was destroyed in World War II, but was rebuilt in the original style. Most of the grounds are closed except on January 2nd, when the public are allowed in to see the imperial family when they appear on their balcony. Inside the palace are governmental buildings, living spaces for the family, and several gardens, some of which you can visit.

The Tsukiji Market

Also known as the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, this market is a city landmark and a must for sushi lovers and those curious to see the daily ritual of fresh fish and vegetables being auctioned. As one of the world�s largest seafood markets, it is a must see for tourists. If you're staying in one of the hostels for groups nearby, you're in luck, as the market is small and can only accommodate up to 120 tourists per day, tour malaysia giá rẻ so you actually have to apply to visit. This means queuing up well before the 5am opening time in order to be able to apply to one of the two groups allowed in. The ambience and excitement of the markets makes it well worth it however.

Sporting events
Whether or not you're actually an avid fan of sports, if you want to experience something unique to Japan, make sure you book in to one of the hostels for groups that will allow you access to one of Japan�s oldest sporting events: Sumo wrestling. Dictated by tradition, the art of sumo sees some very large men (who, incidentally, live very regimented lives) engage in wrestling to try to force their opponent to step out of the ring or touch the ground with any body part (aside from the bottom of their feet). To see the sport at its best, complete with all its ceremonies, tour malaysia giá rẻ head to the Ryogoku Kokugikan - it's an amazing experience.
For a more Americanised sporting event, if you are in Tokyo in the right season, you can pop into the Tokyo Dome and see the city�s baseball team take on a team from other parts of Japan, China, or even the USA.
Japan is a hugely fascinating country, much of which is still untapped in terms of tourism - making it all the more attractive to the adventurous traveller.