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A Verdict itinerary

Tokyo for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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39 places worth your time

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  1. Tokyo National Museum01Ueno · attractionTokyo National MuseumTokyo National Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Grand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku)02Ryogoku · experienceGrand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku)Grand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. Sensō-ji & Asakusa03Asakusa · attractionSensō-ji & AsakusaSensō-ji & Asakusa rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. Sumo Morning Practice (stable visit)04Ryogoku · experienceSumo Morning Practice (stable visit)Sumo Morning Practice (stable visit) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. Kabuki-za Theatre05Ginza · experienceKabuki-za TheatreKabuki-za Theatre rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. Meiji Shrine06Harajuku · attractionMeiji ShrineMeiji Shrine rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. Nikkō (day trip)07Nikko · destinationNikkō (day trip)Nikkō (day trip) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. Kamakura (day trip)08Kamakura · destinationKamakura (day trip)Kamakura (day trip) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Ginza Kojyu09Tokyo · restaurantGinza KojyuGinza Kojyu rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. Hoshinoya Tokyo10Tokyo · hotelHoshinoya TokyoHoshinoya Tokyo rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. Asakusa11Asakusa · neighborhoodAsakusaAsakusa rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. Ghibli Museum12Mitaka · attractionGhibli MuseumGhibli Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. Ueno Park & Zoo13Ueno · attractionUeno Park & ZooUeno Park & Zoo rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)14Shinjuku · experienceShinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. Yanaka15Yanaka · neighborhoodYanakaYanaka rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. Mori Art Museum & Roppongi Hills16Roppongi · attractionMori Art Museum & Roppongi HillsMori Art Museum & Roppongi Hills rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)17Tokyo · restaurantSukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  18. The Tokyo Station Hotel18Tokyo · hotelThe Tokyo Station HotelThe Tokyo Station Hotel rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  19. Imperial Palace & East Gardens19Chiyoda · attractionImperial Palace & East GardensImperial Palace & East Gardens offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  20. Tsukiji Outer Market20Tsukiji · attractionTsukiji Outer MarketTsukiji Outer Market offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  21. Toyosu Market (tuna auction)21Toyosu · attractionToyosu Market (tuna auction)Toyosu Market (tuna auction) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  22. Sushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji)22Tsukiji / Asakusa · experienceSushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji)Sushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  23. Grutto Pass23Tokyo · passGrutto PassGrutto Pass offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  24. Akihabara24Akihabara · neighborhoodAkihabaraAkihabara offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  25. Ghibli Park (near Nagoya)25Nagoya · destinationGhibli Park (near Nagoya)Ghibli Park (near Nagoya) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  26. Narisawa26Tokyo · restaurantNarisawaNarisawa offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  27. Den27Tokyo · restaurantDenDen offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  28. Sushi Saito28Tokyo · restaurantSushi SaitoSushi Saito offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  29. Tempura Kondo29Tokyo · restaurantTempura KondoTempura Kondo offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  30. The Okura Tokyo30Tokyo · hotelThe Okura TokyoThe Okura Tokyo offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  31. Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen)31Shinjuku · experienceThermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen)Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  32. Tokyo Tower32Minato · attractionTokyo TowerTokyo Tower offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  33. Harajuku33Harajuku · neighborhoodHarajukuHarajuku offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  34. Ginza34Ginza · neighborhoodGinzaGinza offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  35. Maisen (Aoyama)35Tokyo · restaurantMaisen (Aoyama)Maisen (Aoyama) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  36. Gonpachi Nishiazabu36Tokyo · restaurantGonpachi NishiazabuGonpachi Nishiazabu offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  37. Ichiran (Shibuya)37Tokyo · restaurantIchiran (Shibuya)Ichiran (Shibuya) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  38. Aman Tokyo38Tokyo · hotelAman TokyoAman Tokyo offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  39. Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge39Tokyo · hotelNui. Hostel & Bar LoungeNui. Hostel & Bar Lounge offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict