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You would hate\nto take a trip somewhere and (gasp) be bored. Tokyo\u2019s at the top of your list\nof places to visit, but you have some questions. Namely, is it boring or\noverrated to visit this part of Japan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, Tokyo is neither boring nor overrated. You only have to look at places like the Tokyo Skytree<\/a>, a 2,000+ foot tower hiding countless entertainment options. There\u2019s also robot restaurants, theme parks, even digital art museums elsewhere in Tokyo. You just have to know where to look for them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out this quick list: 15 Awesome Things Japan is Known for!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the capital\nof Japan, Tokyo gets a lot of attention. I know that, you know that, we all\nknow it. That doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s boring or overrated to visit here, though. In\nthis article, I\u2019ll explain exactly why. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Imperial\nPalace, the Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Tower, Takeshita Gori\u2026you know a lot about\nTokyo, even if you haven\u2019t ever gotten around to going yet. Through your\nresearch, you\u2019ve deemed most of these places tourist traps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019d hate to spend\nyour time and money going to Tokyo only to wait in line for hours to get into\nsome attraction you deem boring, all the while surrounded by tourists. That\u2019s\ncertainly understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What it sounds\nlike you need is some excitement. The following places will surely deliver a\nmemorable, amazing experience that\u2019s anything but boring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s begin with a place I mentioned in the intro (as well as several times on this blog): the Tokyo Skytree<\/a>. It stands at 2,080 feet, making it one of the biggest towers in the entire planet. You can marvel at its sprawling beauty by day and see it illuminated at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it\u2019s true\nparts of the Skytree get used for business (mostly TV broadcasting), it\u2019s not\nall about work, work, work. Tokyo Skytree Town, which surrounds the tower, has\njust about all the entertainment and dining options you could ever want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s floors\nand floors dedicated to souvenirs and fashion. When you get hungry, you can\nenjoy a fruit tart at Qu\u2019il fait bon, Kyushu-style ramen at Ramen Express\nHakata Ippudo, sushi at kaiten sushi toriton, or crepes at Marion Crepes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t miss the\nplanetarium or aquarium either, both of which visitors call \u201cworld-class.\u201d You\ncan spend days here and never get bored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it has\na semi-rowdy reputation, especially at night, Roppongi gives you a little more\nbreathing room from the sometimes-busy Tokyo streets. If you like art, check out\nthe National Art Center or the Mori Art Museum. For the fashion-centric,\nthere\u2019s countless boutiques on Roppongi\u2019s streets. Also, make it a point to get\nto the Roppongi Hills skyscraper. It may not stand as tall as the Skytree, but\nit\u2019s certainly impressive nonetheless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And yes, of course, if you want entertainment by night, Roppongi has an endless share of clubs and bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But is Tokyo safe at night? Check out this guide<\/a>. Great for female solo travelers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a different take on Disney, book a trip to Tokyo DisneySea\/Tokyo Disneyland<\/a>. The park has seven thrilling areas for you to explore: American Waterfront, Port Discovery, Lost River Delta, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon, Mysterious Island, and Mediterranean Harbor. As you can tell, there\u2019s a running nautical theme to the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With all your\nfavorite Disney characters and countless rides and attractions, you might never\nwant to leave! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tokyo has many,\nmany museums. If none of them have jumped out at you until now, I implore you to\ngive the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation<\/a> a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any museum,\nexhibits change out often. That\u2019s why I\u2019ll focus on the permanent exhibits.\nThese include showcases on the history of the earth, our cosmos, the solar\nsystem, and space. Also throughout the museum, you\u2019ll find a myriad of\neducational activities meant to engage visitors. For instance, kids can\nparticipate in science workshops. You can even map out the future of our planet\nvia the Geo-Cosmos Earth predictor tool and see a robot named ASIMO in action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re the\ntype who feels like seeing one shrine in Tokyo is seeing them all, wait until\nyou feast your eyes on the Gotokuji Temple. Aka the Cat Temple, the Gotokuji\nhas thousands upon thousands of fortune cats or maneki-neko<\/em>. I bet you\u2019ve never seen a shrine like this before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps your\nissue with Tokyo isn\u2019t boredom, but rather, you think the city is overrated.\nJust about every attraction feels stale and overdone. You\u2019ve heard a lot of\ngood things about Tokyo, but it\u2019s not living up to expectations for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your issue\nsounds like you need something fresh. If you always go to the tourist traps and\nmajor landmarks in the city, then of course you might feel Tokyo is overrated.\nBy venturing off the beaten path, you\u2019ll quickly change your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some\ngreat suggestions to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Few places call\nto mind fashion more readily than Harajuku. If you\u2019re an avid shopper or just\nwant to experience the younger cultural side of Tokyo, then spend an afternoon here\nvisiting<\/p>\n\n\n\n At first glance,\nInokashira Park just looks like another picturesque Tokyo park. There\u2019s a lot\nmore than what meets the eye, though. For instance, the park borders Kichijoji,\na Tokyo neighborhood full of eateries and fashionable spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inokashira Park\nalso houses the Ghibli Museum. Yes, that\u2019s right, Ghibli as in Studio Ghibli.\nWhether you\u2019re a fan of My Neighbor\nTotoro <\/em>or Spirited Away<\/em>, you\nwon\u2019t want to miss this museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also in the\npark, you can find an aquarium and a petting zoo. When springtime arrives and\nthe cherry blossoms spread, Inokashira Park does get busy, so be forewarned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Japanese artist\nYayoi Kusama makes fun, bright pop art that\u2019s like a meeting of the minds\nbetween Andy Warhol and Lisa Frank. The artist and her bright red bob haircut\nhave become so beloved that today, she has her own museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor Those Who Feel Tokyo Is Boring\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tokyo Skytree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Roppongi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tokyo DisneySea\/Tokyo Disneyland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gotokuji Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For Those Who Feel Tokyo Is Overrated\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Harajuku <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Inokashira Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yayoi Kusama Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n