Tokyo is the largest city in the world and offers such a long list of fascinating places to visit and things to do that it may take three or four trips before you have seen them all! Below are just 10 to check out on your next visit to Tokyo:

Yamachan

If you are a big fan of sake, Yamachan in Shinjuku is highly recommended. For only 3,000 yen you can drink as much Nihonshu (Japanese sake) as you want. To get there, board a train to Shinjukugyoen-mae Station and walk about three minutes to the bar.

For reservations and more information, visit their website: http://yamachan55.com/.

Haunted Tokyo Tour

To explore Tokyo’s mysterious and macabre side, take one of the Haunted Tokyo tours and learn of the yokai, spirits, ghosts, demons and other supernatural beings that haunt the streets of the city. There are five regular tours to choose from: Ghosts & Ghoblins of Old Tokyo; Backstreets Tokyo Ghost Walk; Blood Samurai; Demons of the Red Light District; and Graveyard Mystery Tour. Each tour takes about two to three hours.

For bookings, go to http://www.hauntedtokyotours.com/.

Golden Gai

A small area nestled in the heart of Shinjuku, Golden Gai is known for its vibrant nightlife. It has six narrow alleyways, just big enough for one person to squeeze through, and an abundance of eateries, clubs and bars.

From Shinjuku Station, Golden Gai is about a 10-minute walk away.

Nippara Limestone Cave

A large limestone cave with a mountain river nearby, the Nippara Limestone Cave is a Paleozoic Era cave located in Nishitama. Formed about 250 million years ago, it has served as a religious sanctuary for pilgrims since the Edo Period. Inside, the temperature is a constant 11^oC and you will find beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations, as well as offerings of one yen coins scattered throughout and numerous Buddhist Kannon.

Take the JR Ome Line to Oku-Tama Station, and then a bus to Nippara Shonyudo. An entrance ticket costs 700 yen for adults and 400 yen for children.

Shimokitazawa

To immerse yourself in Tokyo’s youth culture in terms of arts and entertainment, drop by Shimokitazawa, which is a tiny western Tokyo area that is home to several music venues (known locally as live houses), secondhand record and clothing shops, bars and small theatres. Every year, it holds a number of arts and cultural festivals, such as the Shimokitazawa Theatre Festival (February), Shimokitazawa Music Festival (July), Tengu Matsuri (end of January/start of February) and Mikoshi Matsuri (September).

Take the Keio Inokashira or Odakyu Line to Shimokitazawa Station.

Urahara

A maze of narrow lanes and alleys behind Harajuku, Urahara, which is also sometimes referred to as “Uraharajuku” (literal translation: “behind Harajuku”), is a haven of indie and hipster clothing and accessories stores.

It is only a few minutes’ walk from Harajuku Station.

Namja Town

An indoor theme park found in Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City complex, Namja Town offers carnival-style games, character mascots, a haunted house and themed diners, the most famous of which is the Fukubukuro Dessert Yokocho.

Take the train to Ikebukuro Station and walk about 10 minutes.

Tarakawaga Onsen

Just a few hours from Tokyo, make sure to include Takaragawa Onsen in your itinerary if you’d like to enjoy a relaxing dip in the therapeutic waters of hot springs. With a large open spa that boasts world-class facilities, including several mixed gender baths and a women only bath, it can provide relieve from pain and a range of afflictions.

From Tokyo or Shinjuku Station, board a train to Minakami Station, and then take the bus to the onsen. Total one-way travel time is about three hours.

Riding the Arakawa Line

Being the sole surviving Toden streetcar line, the Arakawa line is a unique way to experience some off-the-beaten-track gems hiding in Tokyo. With a 400-yen all-day pass, you can ride more than 12 kilometres of track and explore Tokyo’s less popular attractions, like the Joyful Minowa Shopping Arcade, Asukayama Park, Arakawa Amusement Park and Toden Omoide no Hiroba.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Featuring great panoramic views of Tokyo that you can access free of charge, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building stands 243 metres tall and comprises two towers that each house an observation deck. When the weather is clear, you can see the Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji. The views at night are even more spectacular, with Tokyo displaying all its neon splendour against the night skies.

You can either take a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station or take a train to the Tocho-mae Subway Station, which is found in the building’s basement.