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Tokyo 9 spots · 3 easy
Tokyo is Japan's capital and one of the world's largest metropolitan areas. Districts with very different characters sit within a short train ride, and zoos, aquariums and museums are all walkable from stations. It suits first-time visitors who want to build days without renting a car.
Asakusa 2 spots
Asakusa is the temple town of Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo. One straight, flat lane of shops runs from the Kaminarimon gate, easy to cover with a stroller. It suits families who want short walks and street food.
Ueno 4 spots · 2 easy
Ueno has Japan's first zoo and a cluster of national museums inside one park. The park starts right outside the station, and everything is within a walk. It suits anyone with small children who wants a whole day in one place.
Sumida (Oshiage) 1 spots · 1 easy
Sumida (Oshiage) sits at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, Japan's tallest tower. The observation deck, an aquarium and shops share one building, so the next stop is just an elevator ride. It suits days when long outdoor walks are hard.
Shinjuku 2 spots
Shinjuku is home to the station said to be the world's busiest. Hotels and department stores stack right above it, so meals, shopping and breaks all happen indoors. It suits families who don't want weather to break their plans.
Family-checked spots for this area are on the way. Shibuya & Harajuku · Ginza · Odaiba · Maihama