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Drum Museum

The Drum Museum in Asakusa is loud, interactive, pure percussive fun - you're sure to leave on a festive note! ![Drum Museum](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q5kRkx8/0/0bdcd403/L/i-Q5k

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Drunk Bears

Drunk Bears is an unpretentious pub in Shiodome carrying a good selection of beers from around the world. Don't go out of your way to visit, but it's w

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Eat Like A Local In Tokyo

Tired of eating with tourists? Want to eat where Tokyo locals actually eat? Then check out our guide to some of Tokyo's best local restaurants. ![Sushi restaurant near Tsukiji Market](/images/blog/to

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Ebisu Daikanyama And Meguro

Ebisu, Daikanyama and Meguro are three ultra-cool hubs on the west side of Tokyo. They're popular with fashionable and progressive young Tokyoites. These areas have a local feeling that is lacking fro

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Echigoya Sandayu

Echigoya Sandayu is a tasty, inexpensive teishoku lunch spot that's open all afternoon in Shibuya. You can't argue with that! ![The grilled rockfish set lunch at Echigoya Sandayu.](https://photos.smu

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Edo Tokyo Museum

March 2025: Please note the Edo-Tokyo Museum is closed for renovation until spring 2026. Please see our Asakusa, Ryogoku and Skytree page for other things to see and do in the area. If

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Elena

Elena is a charming little cafe tucked away in a quiet part of the Yamate district, with lots of natural lighting and wooden floors. The food is good too. ![Elena](https://photos.smugmug.com/Tokyo/n-

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Elysee Hikaru

Elysee Hikaru is a contemporary French restaurant with a dose of 1980s nouvelle cuisine. It's not cheap and cheerful but is perfect for a romantic date. ![Elysee Hikaru](https://photos.smugmug.com/To

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Emilia

If you're craving proper Italian food without the fuss or fanfare, a casual neighborhood restaurant fits the bill. A good choice is Northern Italian restaurant Emilia in Jingumae. ![Emilia](https://p

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Enoshima Island Day Trip Itinerary

With a shrine, garden, and caves, Enoshima Island is a great place to soak up some sun, sea, and sky. Use our Enoshima Island Day Trip Itinerary to make the most of your time there. ![Chigogafuchi on

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Favori

Down a quiet street off the main Ginza thoroughfare is Favori, a gem of a drinking spot. This Belgian beer pub has an impressive 120 different beers in stock! ![Favori](https://photos.smugmug.com/pho

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First Avenue Tokyo Station

With around 100 shops and restaurants, First Avenue Tokyo Station has enough to keep you occupied and satiated for hours on end. Your only problem is deciding where and what to eat for lunch here. ![

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First Time In Tokyo

So you want to see Tokyo? Here is where to start. I'll guide you step-by-step through all the big questions: When, where, why and how. And, of course, how much. ![Shibuya Crossing at night, Tokyo](/i

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Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Marunouchi Tokyo Station Marunouchi District Tokyo

Literally overlooking Tokyo Station, the Four Seasons Tokyo is a small boutique-style hotel with comfortable rooms and an intimate feeling. ![Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi -- Tokyo Station a

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Fresh One Juice Stand

If you like fresh fruit juice, you'll love this simple place under Tokyo Station. It's a great place to grab a healthy drink before boarding a train. ![Fresh One Juice Stand](https://photos.smugmug.c

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Fuji Torii

The nondescript-looking Fuji-Torii on Omotesando-dori Avenue trades in high-quality art, antiques and statement pieces. Just make sure you have a generous budget for shopping here. ![Fu

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Fuji Tv

The Fuji Television Headquarters in Odaiba is best known for its strange orb suspended in between the upper floors of the building. Go only if you're keen on a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay and the surr

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Fukudaya

A narrow back street in Dogenzaka houses some of the best soba noodles in Shibuya - a great lunch between all the shopping. ![Tenseiro soba at Fukudaya.](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MNDbL8j/0

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Fukuyoshi

Looking for tonkatsu in Harajuku? Skip the queues at Maisen and visit Fukuyoshi instead - a charming mom n' pop shop with tasty pork cutlets. ![Hot, crispy breadcrumb batter encasing slices of moist

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Funabashiya Honten

A short walk from Shinjuku Station takes you to Funabashiya, which is the place to go for elegant, tasty tempura set meals. ![Prawn tempura.](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HFzXtxF/0/c1558826/L/

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Fuunji

Shinjuku has no shortage of great ramen, but Fuunji in the west side is the place to head to for excellent tsukemen dipping noodles. ![Fuunji](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R39Twkp/0/403efe14/L

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G Itoya

With 12 themed floors of writing and craft goods, G.Itoya in Ginza is a must-visit for all stationery nerds. After you're done shopping, treat yourself to a meal at their cafe on the top floor. ![G.I

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Ganesha

Located a 6-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, Ganesha is a cozy soup curry eatery that's a firm favourite with local office workers. Join them for some of the area's best soup curry! ![Ganesha](htt

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Ganso Unatetsu

If you love eel and you're feeling adventurous, head over to Ganso Unatetsu in Shibuya. This hole-in-the-wall unagi specialist serves skewers using all parts of the eel from head to tail. Grilled over

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Garlic Jos

As the name suggests, Garlic Jo's is all about garlicky food. And they mean it too -- a real boon in a country that's otherwise rather averse to the stuff! ![Garlic Jo's](https://photos.smugmug.com/T

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Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon Hulic Tokyo

The Gate Hotel Asakusa is a stylish and comfortable hotel that commands the best location in Asakusa. ![The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon by Hulic](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pjgbx95/0/2c54

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Gay And Lesbian Tokyo

Tokyo is a very comfortable and attractive destination for gay and lesbian travelers. Here, I'll introduce some of the attractions and events of interest to the LGBT community. ![Rainbow Bridge in T

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Gelato Firenze

There's always a queue at Firenze in summer, but true gelato lovers know their scoops are good all year-round. If you're feeling brave, try the gelato soda. ![Gelato Firenze](https://photos.smugmug.c

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Gen Yamamoto

Gen Yamamoto in Azabu-Juban may have the world's most famous seasonal cocktail tasting menu. This remarkable bar is a must-visit for any cocktail connoisseur visiting Tokyo. ![Gen Yamamoto](https://p

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Getting Around Tokyo

Tokyo is a huge sprawling city but it's served by one of the world's best public transport systems. Here, I'll give you all the details on getting around Tokyo easily. ![Waiting train in Tokyo ](/

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