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Courtyard Marriott Tokyo Ginza Tokyo

This midrange hotel at the southeast end of Ginza is a decent value. It's very close to Tsukiji Fish Market. ![Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kG5RZQx/0/f4ff58d

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Cossotte Sp

Special occasions call for special places, and Cossott'e SP in Azabu Juban is precisely the sort of restaurant you pull out all the stops for. Their yakiniku won't come cheap, but the taste and quali

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Courtyard Marriott Tokyo Station Tokyo

Located in Kyobashi, about 10 minutes' walk from Tokyo Station, the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station is a small and efficient business hotel with simple, clean rooms. ![Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo

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Craft Beer Bar Ibrew

Many of Tokyo's trendy craft beer bars have above-average prices for their tipples, but not Ibrew. You won't find any surprising drinks at this down-to-earth standing bar in Yaesu - just inexpensive b

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Daikanyama T Site Tsutaya

Daikanyama T-Site Tsutaya is a veritable cultural institution dedicated to celebrating books, music, and art. Visit for the architecture, and stay to fall in love with a bookstore. ![Daikanyama T-Sit

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Daimaru Department Store

With 13 floors of shopping and a fabulous food hall, Daimaru in Tokyo Station is one of the largest department stores in central Tokyo. You could spend a whole day here and never leave! ![Daimaru Dep

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Daitsune

How's this for pivoting your business -- Daitsune switched from selling vegetables to serving up tasty bowls of udon noodles and vegetable tempura. A great option if you're craving udon in the Tsukiji

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Davids Deli

David's Deli in Shinagawa has been serving Tokyo's tiny Jewish community for years with their excellent Israeli food and Jewish cuisine. Luckily, you d

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Decks Tokyo Beach

If you like shopping malls, you'll love Decks Tokyo Beach. With several museums, theme parks, shops, and restaurants, there's plenty to keep you entertained for a whole day. ![Decks Tokyo Beach](ht

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Den

Named one of 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants,' Reservations at Den in Harajuku are correspondingly difficult to secure. We thoroughly recommend this homey, creative kaiseki restaurant for a special o

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Devilcraft Hamamatsucho

DevilCraft in Hamamatsucho specializes in Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, paired with some of the finest craft beer around. The classic combo of beer and pizza here is every bit as good as it's advert

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Din Tai Fung Shiodome

Japanese food is fabulous, but there are times when only dim sum will do. When that happens, Din Tai Fung in the Caretta Shiodome Building is there to satisfy all your cravings. ![Din Tai Fung](https

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Din Tai Fung

Hit by an inexplicable craving for soup dumplings? Look no further than Din Tai Fung in Takashimaya Times Square in Shinjuku to satisfy those needs. ![Din Tai Fung](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/

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Disk Union

Record collectors visiting Japan should make a beeline for Disk Union, an 8-floor musical mecca filled with vinyl and CDs. ![Disk Union](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-k5V4mbj/0/6b287a12/L/i-k5V

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Dominica

Dominica's soup curry is a fine example of the genre - spicy and hearty, generously portioned with meat and vegetables in equal measure. It's no wonder this Kyobashi restaurant is so popular with loca

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Don Quijote

For Japanese snacks, beauty products, or weird souvenirs, there's no better place than discount store chain Don Quijote to buy the things you need - or never knew you needed. A

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Dormy Inn Akihabara Tokyo

The Dormy Inn Akihabara is a very economical hotel with a nice sento (public bath) and a relatively convenient Akihabara location. ![Dormy Inn Akihabara](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-DpHCV2V/0

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Dormy Inn Express Asakusa Tokyo

The Dormy Inn Express Asakusa is an efficient and reasonably priced small business hotel very close to Asakusa Station and all the sights. ![Dormy Inn Express Asakusa](https://photos.smugmug.com/phot

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Dormy Inn Express Meguro Aobadai Tokyo

The Dormy Inn Express Meguro Aodaiba is a decent mid-range business hotel on the western edge of Shibuya. ![Dormy Inn Express Meguro Aobadai](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XgbhV5D/0/19012577/L/

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Dormy Inn Premier Shibuya Jingumae Tokyo

Roughly midway between Harajuku and Shibuya, the Dormy Inn Premier Shibuya Jingumae is a decent tourist-friendly business hotel with moderate rates. ![Dormy Inn Premier Shibuya Jingumae](https://phot

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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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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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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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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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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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