Things to Do in Tokyo: Our Guide After 100+ Days in the City

We've spent more time in Tokyo than any other city in the world — well over 100 days across multiple extended stays. It's a city that reveals itself in layers, where the tourist-facing version (Shibuya crossing, Asakusa temples, TeamLab) is genuinely brilliant, and the deeper version (neighborhood izakayas, the chaos of Akihabara, the quiet of Yanaka) keeps pulling you back. Here's how we find things to do in Tokyo, what we'd prioritize, and the most practical way to book everything.

Start With the Klook Pass Greater Tokyo

If you're in Tokyo for four days or more and planning to hit multiple major attractions, the Klook Pass Greater Tokyo is one of the most straightforward ways to save on activities. Starting from $42 USD, it gives access to 2-7 attractions with savings up to 48%. Standard pass inclusions include Tokyo Skytree, Aqua Park Shinagawa, and Sanrio Puroland. Premium add-ons include teamLab Borderless or Planets, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo (the Harry Potter one), Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, and Fuji-Q Highland.

Apply Klook promo code Japan discount with code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK at checkout. The pass activates when you make your first reservation and gives you 90 days to use all included activities. Klook pass Tokyo / Klook pass Greater Tokyo is the same product — it covers the broader metro area, including Mt. Fuji day trips and Hakone, not just central Tokyo.

teamLab in Tokyo

Both venues — Planets in Toyosu and Borderless in Azabudai Hills — are legitimately extraordinary. They're also among the fastest-selling experiences in Japan, particularly during cherry blossom season and Golden Week. Book early, and book through Klook if you're using the Greater Tokyo Pass, as it's included as a premium add-on. Borderless is more immersive and sprawling; Planets is more intense and sensory. With kids, Borderless tends to hold attention longer.

Mt. Fuji Day Trips From Tokyo

Mt. Fuji day tours from Tokyo are one of Klook's most-reviewed categories. Multiple operators run daily departures from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku, typically covering Arakurayama Sengen Park (the famous five-story pagoda framed against Fuji), Oshino Hakkai spring ponds, Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchi, and the iconic Lawson convenience store shot. Prices range from $33-50 USD depending on guide language and optional stops. Free cancellation up to 24-48 hours is standard. Our trip to Fuji — our first time — is documented here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90R_9XxR7rI

Asakusa and Kimono Rentals

Asakusa is the most consistent neighborhood in Tokyo for first-time visitors — Senso-ji temple, Nakamise shopping street, and the riverfront. Kimono rental experiences nearby (Klook has multiple operators including Aiwafuku Main Store from $17.85) let you walk the neighborhood in traditional dress, which makes for better photos and a more memorable morning than just walking through as a tourist. Several operators offer hair styling included and the rental period runs most of the day.

Practical Tokyo: Connectivity

Tokyo has excellent free wifi in major areas, but you'll want mobile data for navigation, voucher access, and Google Translate camera mode (essential at restaurants). Klook sells pocket wifi Japan rental devices, and their pocket wifi Taiwan equivalent for the region. We use a Holafly Japan eSIM (code ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off) — instant activation, no pickup required, and Holafly Plans with Always On means continuous coverage across Tokyo's subway system including underground stations.

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