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Enoshima Island Day Trip Itinerary
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreFirst Time In Tokyo
- Tokyo , First time in japan
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo Marunouchi Tokyo Station Marunouchi District Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreFresh One Juice Stand
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreFuji Torii
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreFunabashiya Honten
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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/
Read MoreGanso Unatetsu
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreGarlic Jos
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreGate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon Hulic Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreGay And Lesbian Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreGelato Firenze
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreGen Yamamoto
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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
Read MoreGetting Around Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
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 ](/
Read MoreGetting Money In Japan
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Getting Japanese yen to spend while traveling in Japan is amazingly easy. Here's how to get cash to fund your fun while in the Land of the Rising Sun. ![Close-up of a 7-11 ATM Screen](https://photos.
Read MoreGiant Sky Wheel In Palette Town
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
October 2022: Please note the Giant Sky Wheel in Palette Town has now permanently closed. Please see our Odaiba page for other things to see and do in the district. Do you consider the
Read MoreGinza Graphic Gallery
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Art galleries abound in Ginza, but the Ginza Graphic Gallery is the only one in the neighbourhood specializing entirely in graphic design. Worth a visit for design geeks. ![Ginza Graphic Gal
Read MoreGinza Kyubey
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Sushi empire Kyubey is one of Tokyo's most famous high-end sushi restaurants. At the Ginza branch, you'll get quality sushi without the rigid atmosphere of tiny counter seaters. ![Ginza Kyubey](https
Read MoreGinza Mitsukoshi
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Ginza Mitsukoshi is one of the area's landmarks. This institution at the 4-chome intersection is a must-visit for anyone in the area, if only for their fabulous food hall. ![Ginza Mitsukoshi](https:/
Read MoreGinza Sushi Aoki
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Ginza has no shortage of amazing sushi restaurants. Sushi Aoki, a 1-star Michelin restaurant is a tiny restaurant down a quiet lane in Ginza that's a great place to begin your sushi journey.
Read MoreGinza Sushiko Honten
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Ginza Sushiko Honten has 1 Michelin star and the honor of being one of the oldest sushi places in Tokyo. Naturally, it has the sushi chops to match these accolades. ![Ginza Sushiko Honten](https://ph
Read MoreGinza Uchiyama
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
With its nondescript entrance and zero signage, top kaiseki restaurant Uchiyama is tricky to find, but well worth the effort. Go for the signature sea bream chazuke, and bargain lunches that won't req
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