Historical Places in Tokyo

Chosen as the world’s most satisfying city for travel, Tokyo will surprise you with its diverse offerings, including spiritual sites, historical locales, natural sceneries, cultural experiences and lip-smacking food.

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Things To See & Do

Meiji Jingu

Meiji Jingu

An Iconic Shrine
Built in reverence of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shokeen, it is one of Tokyo’s most famous Shinto shrines.

2 to 3 Hours

Suggested Time

Senso-ji

Senso-ji

Tokyo’s Oldest Temple
Located in a bustling site of Asakusa, this 50-acre Buddhist temple is also popular for its 3.3 meter high iconic ‘Thunder Gate’.

2 to 3 Hours

Suggested Time

Imperial Palace

Imperial Palace

Residence of Japan’s Royalty
This magnificent palace complex sits surrounded by massive stone walls, comprising beautiful 17th century gardens, art galleries, stone bridges and more.

2 to 3 Hours

Suggested Time

Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum

Japan’s Largest Art Museum
Comprising 6 separate buildings dedicated to a distinct art each, this expansive museum complex houses over 100,000 artefacts.

2 to 3 Hours

Suggested Time

Ghibli Museum

Ghibli Museum

Famous Quirky Museum
Owned by one of Japan’s most famous animation studios, this multi-storied museum creates a fantastical ambience through its many unusual and artistic displays.

3 to 4 Hours

Suggested Time

Edo Tokyo Museum

Edo Tokyo Museum

A Historical Museum
Popular as the first museum dedicated to Tokyo’s history, it beautifully preserves and exhibits the treasures of the Edo Period.

2 to 3 Hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Tokyo

Exhilarating all year round

  • MAR-MAY

    Peak Season

  • JUN-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • OCT-FEB

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather and clear days.
  • Things You'll Love:The stunning cherry blossoms, fairs and festivals

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

HanamiApril

Sanja MatsuriMay

ShogatsuDecember

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More about Historical Places in Tokyo

Holiday on your mind? Tokyo is an incredible tourist destination for International based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

Top festivals celebrated here are Hanami, Sanja Matsuri and Shogatsu in the months of April, May and December respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Tokyo in March, April and May to enjoy pleasant weather and clear days! Even September, October and November is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering warm and sunny days, with cool evenings; low humidity for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

December, January and February is the off season for tourism in Tokyo. Main things to do in Tokyo are Meiji Jingu, Ghibli Museum and Edo Tokyo Museum. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Tokyo

What is the best time to visit Tokyo?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For Tokyo, you can choose to go in March, April and May which is the peak season and September, October and November which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.

How is the weather of Tokyo in peak season?

The weather of Tokyo in peak season is pleasant weather and clear days. It means you can easily plan a trip to Tokyo in the months of ​​​​​​​​March, April and May to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

For which type of travelling is Tokyo a perfect destination?

Tokyo is a perfect destination for International themed holidays.