A guide to Tokyo
Explore Tokyo one district at a time, with room for neighborhoods, food, parks and the city's rhythm.
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- Best for
- Neighbourhood hopping and food
- When to go
- March to May, or October to November
- Suggested pace
- Five days, easily more
About Tokyo
Tokyo is a set of city centres rather than one, and each has its own hours and mood. Pick a base near a Yamanote line stop, and treat the neighbourhoods as separate days instead of trying to link them.
Guides to Tokyo
Eating in Tokyo
Tokyo is a city of specialists. Eat ramen where the queue is, graze through a market morning, browse a department store basement and finish in a tiny bar that seats six.
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Things to do in Tokyo
Golden Gai
Nightlife · Golden Gai, Tokyo
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Isetan Shinjuku food hall
Food & drink · Isetan Shinjuku food hall, Tokyo
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Omoide Yokocho
Food & drink · Omoide Yokocho, Tokyo
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Tokyo Ramen Street
Food & drink · Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Food & drink · Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo
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More in Japan
Kyoto
Kyoto's temple approaches and quiet gardens are best explored early, before the coach tours reach them.
Temples, gardens, and early mornings