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Fukuro Sabo Owl Cafe Kokubunji

Tokyo

Food

Fukuro Sabo Owl Cafe Kokubunji

Alexandra Dorovici

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Ushigoro Bambina Grilled Beef Bar

Tokyo

Food

Ushigoro Bambina Grilled Beef Bar

Alexandra Dorovici

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Kosoan Teahouse

Tokyo

Food

Kosoan Teahouse

Kasia Szumna

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The Architecture of Studio Ghibli

Tokyo

Culture

The Architecture of Studio Ghibli

Connie Ng

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Upcoming Tokyo Events

Shinjuku Chuo Park Flea Market

Shopping

Shinjuku Chuo Park Flea Market

Sleiman Azizi

Shinjuku Chuo Flea Market is an amateur-only flea market located in Shinjuku Central Park in central Tokyo. The next market will..

Shinjuku Central Park Saturday - Apr 27th 4 5 Free

Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019

Culture

Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019

Sarah Koh

Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried..

Sensoji Temple Sunday - Apr 28th 3 1 Free

Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival

Culture

Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival

Kylie Plester

Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival is a great community event held in spring with lots of sumos, chankonabe and performers to see.

Ryogoku Kokugikan, Sumida Apr 27th - Apr 28th 1 Free

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About Tokyo

Region	Kanto
Island	Honshu
Capital	Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Population	13,839,910
Area	2190.90 sq. km

Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is the nation’s capital, the site of the 2020 Summer Olympics and the most populous city in the world – there’s no shortage of places to see and things to do in Tokyo. While that means you’ll inevitably have to leave some things off your itinerary, it also means that there’s something for everyone.

Tokyo’s center, the 23 wards, combine some of the world’s busiest areas with remnants of old Japan; not far from Shibuya is the holy Meiji Jingu, while the 634-meter tall Tokyo Skytree and the iconic Senso-ji in Asakusa are within walking distance of each other. Shinjuku and Roppongi are two vibrant nightlife spots, yet they’re a short train ride away from Ueno Zoo and the Tsukiji Fish Market.

Right in the middle of it all is the Imperial Palace, a popular jogging route. Beautiful nature in the Okutama area and the Izu and Ogasawara Islands will make you forget that you’re still in Tokyo.

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Tours and experiences

JR Pass: Unlimited Rail Travel in Japan

Top Choice TOURS

JR Pass: Unlimited Rail Travel in Japan

5.0(4 Reviews)

The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) offers unlimited multi-use rail travel in Japan. It gives you unlimited access on JR national tr..

14 days+ ¥15,300 +

Pre-book Your One-Day Tokyo Share Bike Pass

TOURS

Pre-book Your One-Day Tokyo Share Bike Pass

5.0(2 Reviews)

Japan Travel Bike offers you the opportunity to plan your bike riding in Tokyo more easily with our pre-booking system. Secure..

1 day ¥2,700 +

Perfect Afternoon Food Trip in Nakameguro

EXPERIENCES

Perfect Afternoon Food Trip in Nakameguro

This is truly the best local guided tour in Tokyo’s most famed and coveted neighborhood, Nakameguro. Nakameguro may be most fa..

4 hours ¥19,500 +

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Where to eat in Tokyo

Kanamachi Seimen

Food

Kanamachi Seimen

Elizabeth Scally

Kanamachi Seimen in front of Keisei Kanamachi Station is a hybrid “tachinomi izakaya”, a standing tavern, and a ramen shop. Th..

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Starbucks Kagurazaka Shita

Food

Starbucks Kagurazaka Shita

Sherilyn Siy

When you want to enjoy the view at Canal Cafe but would like to spend less on your coffee and sweets, head across the street to..

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Fight Gyoza

Food

Fight Gyoza

Kim B

Fight Gyoza in the Tokyo suburb of Sugamo serves up incredible gyoza that are distinctly different to what you may be used to. The..

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Places to stay in Tokyo

The Royal Park Canvas - Ginza 8

Accommodation

The Royal Park Canvas - Ginza 8

Tom Roseveare

The Royal Park Canvas Ginza is a new hotel in the storied shopping district of Ginza. Combining modern comfort and personal touches..

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Hoshino Resorts OMO5 Otsuka

Accommodation

Hoshino Resorts OMO5 Otsuka

Kim B

Hoshino Resorts OMO5 in Otsuka provides trendy, loft style lodging with convenient access to Tokyo's major tourist spots.

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Moshi Moshi Rooms – Sakura

Accommodation

Moshi Moshi Rooms – Sakura

Elizabeth Wormald

Sakura by Moshi Moshi Rooms – a pink room, bursting with spring vibes and instagrammable kawaii decor encapsulating Harajuku c..

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Tokyo As You Have Never Seen It

Activity

Tokyo As You Have Never Seen It

Luca De Pasquale

Nature related activities and landscapes in the Tokyo prefecture. A side of Tokyo as you have never seen before, only 90 minutes..

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Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum

Culture

Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum

Elizabeth Scally

The Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum presents artifacts, models and explanations of the four hundred year history of safe water..

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Yamamoto-tei Tea House

Culture

Yamamoto-tei Tea House

Elizabeth Scally

Yamamoto-Tei is a heritage of Katsushika Ward, Tokyo a short walk from atmospheric Taishakuten Temple. Built in the Taisho Period..

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About Tokyo

Region	Kanto
Island	Honshu
Capital	Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Population	13,839,910
Area	2190.90 sq. km

Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is the nation’s capital, the site of the 2020 Summer Olympics and the most populous city in the world – there’s no shortage of places to see and things to do in Tokyo. While that means you’ll inevitably have to leave some things off your itinerary, it also means that there’s something for everyone.

Tokyo’s center, the 23 wards, combine some of the world’s busiest areas with remnants of old Japan; not far from Shibuya is the holy Meiji Jingu, while the 634-meter tall Tokyo Skytree and the iconic Senso-ji in Asakusa are within walking distance of each other. Shinjuku and Roppongi are two vibrant nightlife spots, yet they’re a short train ride away from Ueno Zoo and the Tsukiji Fish Market.

Right in the middle of it all is the Imperial Palace, a popular jogging route. Beautiful nature in the Okutama area and the Izu and Ogasawara Islands will make you forget that you’re still in Tokyo.

Around Tokyo