( CNN ) -- Tokyo may not be traditionally beautiful and it has few historic sights , but it is undeniably spectacular . You 'll want to walk around the city , feeding off the incredible energy , rubbernecking at the skyscrapers and marveling at the sheer `` Tokyoness '' of it all . Get to Tsukiji fish market by 5 a.m. for an unforgettable experience . Ginza is the most stylish stretch of the city -- all flagship stores and pricey restaurants . It 's a great place to window shop and tech-heads should n't miss the Sony Building , where they can get excited over the latest gadgets and marvel at a whole floor devoted to the PlayStation . For something more traditional , visit the Kabukiza Theatre . The ornate theater only dates back to 1949 , but Kabuki plays have been around for at least 400 years . There are two performances a day and shows can last up to five hours , but you can buy tickets for a single act . Down by the Sumida River the Tsukiji fish market is an absolute must see -- unfortunately , you absolutely must see it at around 5 a.m . The early morning auction sees a rowdy crowd of restaurateurs battling to outbid each other for the best of the day 's catch . Visitors are n't officially allowed , but as long as you do n't get in the way and do n't take any flash photos , your presence will be tolerated . Shibuya is the futuristic Tokyo that 's inspired countless sci-fi films . The intersection in front of Shibuya Station is a sprawl of gleaming office blocks adorned with illuminated billboards and surrounded by relentless surging crowds . In the north of Shibuya , the Meiji Shrine Inner Gardens contain some 125,000 trees and shrubs , providing a suitably peaceful setting for the Shinto Meiji-jingu Shrine . Like Shibuya , Shinjuku is a bustling entertainment hub and virtually a city in itself . A world away from the bright lights of Nishi Shinjuku , and the red lights of Kabukicho , Golden Gai is an atmospheric ghetto of alleyways crammed with ramshackle bars , evoking a bygone Tokyo of the 1960s . Traditionally Tokyo 's straight-laced business district , Marunouchi has recently developed into one of the city 's most exciting areas , with swanky department stores , upmarket restaurants and sophisticated bars . You can find all of those inside the vast Shin-Marunouchi building . The glass and steel Tokyo International Forum is a glittering post-modern masterpiece that functions as a convention center and art gallery , housing various shops and eateries . Nearby , the Imperial Palace East Gardens are an immaculate oasis in the historic and geographical heart of the city . The gardens are open all year but the Imperial Palace itself is only open to the public on 2 January and 23 December , the Emperor 's Birthday . If the streets of Tokyo are n't enough of an adrenaline rush , head to the Suidobashi area of Kanda , where Korakuen Amusement Park and La Qua boast high-octane thrill rides . La Qua 's Thunder Dolphin is an unbelievable roller coaster that loops among rooftops and takes a short cut through the center of a Ferris wheel . For thrills of a more sophisticated nature , the Mori Art Museum on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower combines contemporary art with fantastic views , while Ueno Park is home to Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Western Art , both highly recommended . Where to stay | What to see | Where to be seen | Where to eat | Where to shop . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . Do you agree with our Tokyo picks ? Send us your comments and suggestions in the `` Sound Off '' box below and we 'll print the best .
Stylish Street is the place to look for flagship stores and quality products . Get yourself to the Tsukiji fish market for 5 a.m. to see it in full view . The Meiji Shrine Botanical Gardens are a beautiful setting for the Shrine itself . Mori Art Museum is a winning combination of modern art and stunning views .