What to do in Japan —
27 things to do

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Take a boat ride among the sakura cherry blossom in Tokyo

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This wonderful place in the heart of Tokyo provides an ideal atmosphere for lovers.

¥80023Chidorigafuchi Moat

Watch firefly squids in Tokyo

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In Toyama bay they hook squids shining blue. At night they are seen the best. Come here to witness the majestic picture in the water!

¥300016Toyama Bay

Climb up Mount Fuji in Tokyo

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Fuji is a sleeping volcano. The last eruption occurred 300 years ago.

FREE6Mount Fuji

Take a hotaluna water bus ride in Tokyo

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Glass roof of the vessel offers a 360° panorama view of the city.

¥9805Sumida river

Sing karaoke in the Ferris wheel's cabin in Tokyo

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Every fifth cabin on Big O wheel is equipped with karaoke system.

¥8204Tokyo Dome City

Buy a kimono in Tokyo

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Kimono is a traditional Japanese loose-fitting outfit with a belt and wide sleeves.

See the Nine Hells of Beppu in Fukuoka

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The volume of thermal hot water in Beppu hot springs is the second biggest in the world.

¥4004Beppu hot springs

See the monument to the most faithful dog Hachiko in Tokyo

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Every day Hachiko waited for his owner at Shibuya Station, even after his death the dog kept waiting for 10 years.

FREE3Shibuya Railway Station

Visit a samurai's house in Kioto

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You can see the way samurai's Nomura family lived and drink tea 400-year-old garden every day from 8:30am till 5:30pm. The house is placed in Nagamachi district in Kanazawa city.

¥5003Nagamachi Samurai district

Walk through 4000-meter-long torii tunnel in Kioto

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Each gate is a sacrifice to Inari the God of business. Go through them and get career success.

3Fushimi Inari Taisha

Visit a get-together of cosplayers in Tokyo

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On Sundays all year round Dzingubasi Bridge turns into cosplayers' get-together place - boys and girls dye hair pink and violet and put on an outfit of favourite anime character.

FREE2Harajuku district

Try Japanese curry in Tokyo

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It is made of Japanese rice adding Indian spices. It is served with meat and vegetables. You can order it one of the curry-bars of Tokyo.

See pet pandas of Japan in Tokyo

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Ri Ri and Shin Shin live in the Tokyo zoo. You can watch them any day except for Monday from 9:30am till 5:00pm.

¥6002Ueno Zoo

See Toyota car of the future in Tokyo

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Conceptual Toyota car is placed in pavilion 2F that is opened daily from 11am till 9pm.

FREE2Toyota MegaWeb

Drive Toyota latest model car in Tokyo

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Book a test drive of any car in Ride One hall. You can take a drive from 11am till 8pm.

¥3002Toyota MegaWeb

See a shoebill in Tokyo

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Shoebill's beak resembling a wooden boot enables the bird to hunt for fish only. If the shoebills get poor catch, zoo workers feed them.

¥6002Ueno Zoo

Take a picture with the giant robot in Tokyo

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18-meter-high robot can move its head and release smoke - watch the performance every two hours beginning from 11am.

FREE2Odaiba island

See the most crowded crossing in the world in Tokyo

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You can see hundreds of people crossing the street out of windows of Starbucks cafe in Tsutaya shop.

FREE2Shibuya Railway Station

Ride a swan boat in Tokyo

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Among all types of boats here, swan boats are the most expensive. 30-minute ride costs ¥700. Come here for a ride from the mid-March to early April when sakura is in blossom.

¥7002Inokashira Park

See the panorama of night Tokyo in Tokyo

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Come up to the upper observation deck (450 meters) of the Skytree tower in the evening - tickets are available till 9pm.

¥10302Tokyo Skytree

Visit tuna auction in Tokyo

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The market opens at 3am, but come here earlier to reserve a place among 60 people who are allowed to watch the auction. It's closed on Sunday and sometimes on Wednesday.

FREE1Tsukiji fish market

Have breakfast in maid cafe in Tokyo

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The most popular maid cafes are located in Akihabara district and they are opened from 10am till 10pm. Waitress here dress up as doll-like maids or anime characters.

1Akihabara district

Recharge your batteries in a relax capsule in Tokyo

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One-hour sleep in an oxygen capsule equals a good night's sleep. All spa centres in the city have such recreation space.

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