4 Must-Visit Tokyo Spots for a Couple That Travels to Japan More Than 6 Times a Year

Pros - Can travel from the airport to central Tokyo the fastest (takes 36 minutes from Ueno) - All seats are reserved, and there is space for luggage storage, plus free Wi-Fi and power outlets, making it convenient - Subway passes are also sold bundled with one-way passes Cons - Compared to other transportation options, the price is on the expensive side

A famous gyukatsu restaurant located in front of Sensoji. One of the popular restaurants with zero waiting. The second branch is also within walking distance, so if the wait is long, it’s recommended. The price range was a bit on the higher side, so please keep that in mind when visiting.

Its feature is that it is the world's tallest freestanding radio tower. A spot where you can see downtown Tokyo in 360 degrees. Skytree admission tickets can be purchased in advance, and the recommended time is to enter 30 minutes before sunset so you can see everything from daytime to sunset, and then the night view as well

Pros - Located a 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station. - Excellent value for money at just over 100,000 KRW for 2 people. - The view is really great. Cons - Small room size typical of a Japanese hotel.

Tickets can be purchased in two ways: online reservation or on-site purchase. One-way travel to Shin-Fuji Station costs about 30,000 KRW per person, and for seats with a view of Mt. Fuji, seats in rows D and E are recommended.

For Fuji spots, I recommend using public transportation or a bicycle instead of walking. If you want to rent a bicycle, you can rent one for a fee at the Shin-Fuji Station Tourist Information Center.

The local bus from Shin-Fuji Station to Fuji Station runs about 3 times a day, so if your timing works out well, I recommend using it.

There are two ways to get from Mt. Fuji to Tokyo Station. By bus and by train. During peak season, bus and train reservations fill up quickly, so I recommend booking in advance before visiting.

A travel must-have you should definitely know about if you’re traveling on foot. Prices vary by time slot, so I recommend checking your itinerary before purchasing.

There are so many really pretty spots around Tokyo Tower, so it’s great for taking photos.

A historic restaurant located in front of the Tokyo Tower spot. It’s popular for serving tofu-related dishes, so reservations are also recommended.

One of the best spots to take photos with Tokyo Tower in the background. It’s great for relaxing and having a picnic all year round, so if you’re planning to visit, I recommend bringing a picnic mat too.

A recommended kimono experience if you want to have a special experience in Asakusa. You can wear a kimono and take photos or travel around Sensoji in Asakusa, so I recommend it. Kimono experiences can also be booked in advance, so please keep that in mind.

A famous rich matcha crepe around Sensoji. The especially recommended menu item is the tiramisu matcha crepe.

A good-value sushi restaurant in Asakusa, recommended because there are staff who can speak English. You can order however you like, either by individual piece or as a set menu. You can enjoy it affordably even with the set menu.

A hotel in Asakusa where you can stay with Sensoji and Skytree views in the background. The recommended times are sunrise, sunset, and even night views, so it’s easy for anyone to visit.

One of the izakayas in Asakusa that stays open late. In particular, the grilled venison and tomato sour combination is especially good here. There are both counter seats and table seats, so it’s also great for solo travel.

A popular restaurant that even locals line up for. The shop is small, but with a wide variety of menu items, anyone can enjoy it comfortably. The most recommended dish is the limited-time menu item.

One of the locally popular cafes, where lining up at opening time is a must. If you order a warm latte, they’ll top it with a three-dimensional cat latte art, and the number and shape are random, which is part of the charm.

A famous takoyaki spot located in Ginza that sells takoyaki in a variety of styles. A place many locals also visit

One of Ikebukuro’s main shopping centers, where you can enjoy everything from gacha shops to restaurants and cafes, making it a great place to visit for shopping, dates, and travel.

Recommended because it’s a newly built hotel with a station right in front, making it easy to get around comfortably from Asakusa to Tokyo’s main areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku, and it’s convenient even if you’re traveling on foot.

A rice bowl restaurant you can visit on foot from Kamakura Station, where you can enjoy seafood rice bowls, unlike other places. It’s also one of the restaurants many locals frequent.

A cafe located right next to the station where you can watch trains passing by every hour. In particular, desserts made with red bean paste are popular here, and only cash payments are accepted, so please keep that in mind before visiting.

A shrine in Kamakura hidden behind a cave. It is a bit far to walk to, but one legend says that if you pour water over money at the shrine, you’ll become wealthy, so if you want to experience something unique like omikuji that get wet in water, we recommend visiting.

A beach you can visit from Kamakura. It was the setting for various movies and dramas, and if you visit at sunset, you can capture a relaxed yet beautiful Kamakura.

One of Kamakura’s biggest highlights, this is a major photo spot where you can capture trains passing with the sea in the background, and it was the setting for the manga Slam Dunk. Since it gets crowded, please be careful when taking photos.

Recommended if you’re looking for a clean, newly built hotel in Asakusa. In particular, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, this hotel lets you capture both sunset and nighttime views with Asakusa’s main landmark, Sensoji, in the background.

A ramen shop located near Shibuya Station that local people secretly visit. Their ramen is in a gukbap-style that suits Korean tastes, and although the store is small, it’s recommended if you want to taste a rich broth.

A Shibuya cafe that even locals wait in line to visit. There’s also a space where you can enjoy the outdoor terrace area, so we recommend visiting on a nice day.

A takeout-focused bakery frequented almost exclusively by locals. Even by lunchtime, most of the bread was already sold out. There are outdoor seats where you can have a quick bite. Their salt bread is the gold standard—perfectly chewy and delicious.

This cafe features a 3D printer, attracting many designers working on various projects. Because of that, it’s quiet and perfect for healing. They even give you a ¥100 discount coupon for your next visit. The lemon coffee is absolutely superb!

Although the store is huge, it was so crowded that many items were out of stock by evening. I’d actually recommend visiting a smaller, quieter Don Quijote location instead for a better shopping experience.

The go-kart experience from Shibuya to Shinjuku is one of the most unique ways to see Tokyo. Since you drive on actual city streets, it's a total attention-grabber, and the biggest advantage is getting a completely different perspective of the city skyline.

This place stays open later than most stores. It’s a bit tricky to find, so take the elevator up to the 8th floor. There's a MUJI right on the floor below, making it convenient to visit both. They carry a wide variety of items you won't find at Daiso, like unique Sanrio products, snacks, and train-themed stickers.

One of the smoking-friendly cafés that locals visit not only for coffee but also for lunch. Besides the recommended Napolitan, the coffee of the day and cake set are also recommended.

A bakery that many nearby office workers visit, so if you go during lunchtime, it will be hard to buy the popular breads.

A large shopping center located together with the station, with many things to see and places to shop, from Starbucks to cafés and bookstores.