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The top 10 selected tourist attractions in Tokyo with tips to get rid of you luggages and travel hands free!

April 24, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Hello there!
We have carefully selected 10 recommended tourist attractions!
There are spots where you can take all your time to enjoy, so please drop off your luggage at the baggage storage area near your location and enjoy your hands-free travel ♪

Now, we are distributing a 150 yen discount coupon which allows you to store your luggage at the cheapest price in Tokyo Station. You can get a great deal and save 450 yen in total if you store 3 large suitcases! The tourist information center is available for a rest until 18:00.

Please input “travelhub150” into the coupon code field of the reservation page below.
https://tebura.ninja/ja/booking-jp/?store_id=9200

In addition, the pickup option is available on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), so please call the following telephone number for request and inquiry. You can make reservation via phone and pay in cash The reception is open 24 hours a day.

The contact person is Watanabe: +81(0)70-6527-0333.

The price depends on the size of your luggage, and when you use the coupon, the large size will cost you 450 yen and 150 yen for the small size.

1 | A classic sightseeing spot for foreign tourists! The symbol of Tokyo tourism – “Asakusa”

“Asakusa” is probably the place where you can see the most foreign tourists in Tokyo.
About 30 million people visit the Sensoji Temple a year, which was built about 1400 years ago.
It is crowded with many foreign tourists regardless of the day of the week and is one of the symbols of Tokyo.

Particularly, the famous Kaminarimon of “Sensoji Temple” is a great spot for a snapshot, so don’t forget to take a souvenir photo to capture the moment! There are other historical temples, so you can enjoy more sightseeing when you go around. And, of course, it is also enjoyable to tour around the city by rickshaw. ♪

2 |  Time travels back to 100 years ago – Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station has been the center of transportation since old times and is also the center of Japan economy and a popular tourist attraction.
In 2012, the station was renovated to restore its original look dated back in 1914. It celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2014. You can see many foreign tourists stop and take a souvenir photo in front of the station now.
You can enjoy shopping inside of many buildings such “Marubiru”, “Shinmarubiru” and ”KITTE” in Marunouchi.

3 | A business district where “pubs under the railroad track” is famous in abroad – “Yurakucho”

In the district of Yurakucho next to Tokyo Station, there is a compound facility in front where you can enjoy shopping. This district is also recommended as you can access to Ginza right away.
Particularly as the Japanese pubs street under the railroad track written in guide books has indeed become a popular location for foreign tourists, please definitely take a trip down there!

4 | The fashion capitals – “Shibuya” & “Harajuku”

Shibuya and Harajuku, where many young people gather and new fashions have been born, are always crowded with many people regardless of day of the week or night. Especially, Shibuya Scramble Intersection has become the crosswalk with the world’s largest traffic.
As many foreign tourists also visit here, the selfie stick is a must-have item.※However, do not cause any inconvenience to people around you : )

In addition, Meiji Jingu is located in Harajuku. The jingu has become a popular power spot as people started to say that when people pass through the Torii (gate) which is said to be the largest one in Japan, the chance of finding a good match will arise. So, don’t forget to visit this spot♪

5 |The mecca of Japanese anime, electronics and home appliances – “Akihabara”

Akihabara is famous worldwide as a tourist destination in Japan.
As Japanese anime and manga (comics) have become widely recognized abroad, Akihabara has become a popular spot for foreign tourists.
A must-go place is the “maid cafe”.
Although there are maid cafes with many different styles, you will never be disappointed wherever you go because the maid will make you feel comfortable.
In addition, this area is famous as a mecca for electronics and home appliances as well as anime.
It is also a good idea to buy discounted home appliances and electronics at the retail stores in the Electric Town.

6 | In fact, it might be the most popular area among foreigners visiting Japan!? “Okubo”

Which one do you think is the most visited tourist spot in Japan for foreign tourists?
As a result of the survey conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for foreign tourists in 2017, “Shinjuku-Okubo” area has become the first place. (The 2nd is Ginza and the 3rd is Asakusa)
Okubo is famous for its Korean Town. The data shows that tourists come to the place from many countries, not only Korea but also such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.
As many foreign tourists including Asians visit Okubo, it is also a place where you cannot miss out as a tourist attraction!

7 | A place for recreation in Tokyo – Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park is the largest park in Tokyo. It is located in the center of the city and is a place for recreation.
Many events are held almost every week and the park has also become a tourist spot where many foreign tourists visit.
Many international events such as Thai Festival and Vietnamese Festival are held at the park. You can also see performances of street performers and musicians around the area. It has become a place where people with unique sense of style gather.

8 | It is not Asakusa but “Asakusabashi”

The next tourist attraction is Asakusa”bashi”, not Asakusa again….
Asakusabashi Station is 2 stops away from Asakusa Station by subway. The said area has been familiar as a wholesale district where wholesale vendors selling Japanese dolls and clothes, etc. gather since old times.
As it is located across the Sumida River, you can see fireworks against the Sky Tree at the Sumida River Fireworks Festival held in the summer! In addition, it is lively during the time of Grand Sumo Tournament in Kokugikan of Ryogoku Station, the station next to Asakusabashi.

9| A filming location that appeares in movies and dramas – “Ichigaya”

You can often see Ichigaya appearing on television. The Ichigaya Fish Center, located in front of JR Ichigaya station, is often used for filming movies and dramas. The fishing pond here is popular in the center of the city and it is crowded with families on weekends.
It is also close to Kagurazaka which is called “Paris in Tokyo” and visited by many foreign tourists.

10 |The area that drives Japan economy, “Kayabacho”

Kayabacho is the area where Tokyo Stock Exchange is located. It is no exaggeration to say that Kayabacho is the area where the movement of Japan economy occurs.
You can also take a tour of the facility, so please once try to stop by♪

 

You can also enjoy shopping at long-established shops such as Mitsukoshi which is located in Nihonbashi, the next station!

You can enjoy your hands-free travel in the top 10 tourist attractions in Tokyo listed above!
“Tebura” 」provides the luggage storage service, so even if you come from overseas, you can go sightseeing with “hands-free”. Please use the service when you come to Tokyo!

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