There are so many different things to do in Tokyo that first-time visitors are often left overwhelmed at the sheer number of possibilities. Most first-time visitors always make plans to go see the guardians of the Imperial Palace, and the temples of Asakusa. Both of which are renowned for their historical significance and their impressive beauty. Tokyo has many tall buildings similar to the United States Empire State building that allows visitors to get unobstructed 360� views of the city. Popular tall buildings for city viewing are at the Tokyo metropolitan government building, the Tokyo World Trade Center building, and the Tokyo Tower. Beyond these few must sees for Tokyo travel take the time to look at brochures offered in many of the major hotels for other ideas of what to do. Tokyo has so much to offer that there really is no one definitive guide for everything visitors should see in Tokyo.

Tokyo shopping is a unique and thoroughly entertaining experience. In fact traveling to Tokyo just for the shopping would not be unheard of. Electronics, antiques, furniture, and unique Tokyo fashions are all on display throughout the city. International travelers should be warned that many Tokyo ATMs do not accept foreign credit cards, however some do, so ask around if you need to use one. Tokyo's electric town is a popular shopping destination for fans of the anime and manga genres. Shibuya and Harajuku are two very well-known shopping districts that carry many different styles of Tokyo fashion. There are also several street markets located throughout Tokyo where visitors can expect to get an authentic experience and find unique pieces of handcrafted artwork.

Tourists and locals alike should avoid car hire in Tokyo like the plague. Car parking is overly expensive, streets are incredibly narrow, and often times roadways are not properly labeled. One would think that Tokyo is difficult to get around because of its poor automobile infrastructure, fortunately this is not the case. Tokyo has one of the best public transportation systems in the world allowing people to get from place to place quickly and affordably. A combination of buses, faeries, trains, and subways literally blanket the entire city. Another option is the ever popular bicycle if you feel like a little bit of travel independence.

Tokyo is a modern and metropolitan city meaning that there are so many Tokyo hotels and Tokyo restaurants available that travelers will often times face difficulties picking just one. International travelers will be pleased to find hotel chains like the Hyatt in the Hilton are located in Tokyo, however do not feel that you need to limit yourselves to these namebrand options as many of the hotels in Tokyo that are not Western brand names will charge you less and have just as good accommodations. Tokyo is a city full of many different flavors, each one more tasty than the last. If you are a fan of sushi be sure to check out the sushi restaurants that feature conveyor belts these are both fun and tasty restaurants. Travelers on a budget will want to check out different bento box restaurants where you can eat affordably.