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Kitanomaru Koen Park

Located north of the Imperial Palace, Kitanomaru-koen Park is a nice place for a stroll, especially when you've had enough of the concrete jungle nearby. Pair it with a visit to the [Imperial Palace E

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Kitchen Street

True to its name, Tokyo Station's Kitchen Street is entirely about eating. This is just one of the areas in the station dedicated to restaurants. You'll never go hungry while waiting for your train.

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Kiya Nihonbashi

If you need a Japanese kitchen knife, Kiya in Nihonbashi is the place to go. They've been supplying knives to the world since 1792, and they have a good range of other kitchen tools to boot. ![Kiya N

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Kobe Beef Kaiseki 511

The only thing better than a good kaiseki meal is one that uses Kobe beef. After eating at Kobe Beef Kaiseki 511 in Akasaka, you might never be able to enjoy the beef anywhere else ever again. ![Kobe

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Koishikawa Korakuen

Koishikawa Korakuen is a charming Japanese-style landscape garden besides Tokyo Dome City. We highly recommend this place for wonderful place for a stroll in Tokyo. ![Koishikawa Korakuen](https://pho

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Kokugikan

There's pretty much no reason to visit the Kokugikan Stadium in Ryogoku unless you're watching a sumo match. But if you're already at the Edo-Tokyo Museum next doo

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Komatsu Ryokan

This tiny ryokan is incredibly convenient for budget travellers touring Ueno. The only downside is the shared bathroom facilities and just one shower - but the warmth and hospitality more than make up

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Ks House Tokyo Oasis Tokyo

K's House Tokyo Oasis is a friendly and social guesthouse with both shared and common rooms. It's right in the Asakusa sightseeing district. ![K's House Tokyo Oasis](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos

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Kuroeya Japanese Lacquerware

Located in a quiet, unremarkable-looking building just off Nihonbashi Bridge, Kuroeya has been supplying exquisite lacquerware for several centuries now. No matter your budget, you'll find something t

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Kushiro

Kushiro, an izakaya in KITTE near Tokyo Station, is named for a city in east Hokkaido. The seafood is as tasty as you'd expect - which is to say pretty darn tasty. ![Kushiro](https:/

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Kushiwakamaru

Kushiwakamaru serves affordable grilled skewers at a lively neighborhood restaurant in Nakameguro. Popular with the locals, this is a good option for a no-frills meal with friends. ![Kushiwakamaru](h

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Kyokarou Honkan

Kyokarou Honkan is a Sichuanese restaurant, well-loved by locals for their knife-cut noodles, and you're unlikely to have any trouble getting a seat here. ![Kyokarou Honkan](https://photos.smugmug.co

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La Bisboccia

Italian restaurant La Bisboccia in Hiroo offers dishes as good as any you'll find in the old country - perfect for a virtual gustatory trip to Italy and back. ![La Bisboccia](https://photos.smugmug.c

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Laforet

If you shop for clothes at just one place in Harajuku, make it Laforet - a 13-floor building full of independent boutiques geared at fashionistas. Even better - visit during the

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Liquidroom

With its fantastic sound system and dance floor, Liquidroom is the live music venue to head to for a fun night out in Ebisu. ![Liquidroom](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Nk86JMC/0/66d5379d/L/i-N

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Loft

If you're looking for a music venue with an energetic vibe, swing by Loft in Shinjuku for a gig you're sure to enjoy rocking out to. ![Loft](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hR4LJzN/0/

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Luggage Shipping The Smart Way To Travel In Japan

The best way to travel light and easy in Japan is to use their super-efficient overnight luggage shipping services (takkyubin). You'll never have to carry anything more than a light knapsack! Just be

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Maisen

Located in an old converted bathhouse near Omotesando Station, tonkatsu specialist Maisen has devotees lining up for its spectacular tonkatsu. Expect to pay a premium for quality, and decide for yours

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Maltan

Located near the south exit of Kanda Station, Maltan is a funky little basement bar serving Japanese craft beers and single-malt whiskies. It can be a little smoky, but the cozy atmosphere and eccentr

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Manchinro Honten

Manchinro Honten is a memorable, old-guard Cantonese restaurant in Yokohama's Chinatown with a reasonably-priced lunch of dim sum and dumplings. ![Manchinro Honten](https://photos.smugmug.com/Tokyo/n

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Mandara

Jimbocho is famous for two things: bookstores and curry. After book shopping in Jimbocho, fortify yourself with some fabulous keema and chicken curry at underground Indian restaurant Mandara. ![Manda

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Mandarake Complex

Are you into secondhand manga or vintage games? Whether you're into collectible figurines and cards or fan-drawn manga, there's something for everyone at the 8-floor Mandarake Complex in Akihabara. If

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Mandarake

Fans of manga, or Japanese comics, should head to Mandarake in Shibuya for secondhand books and a range of anime merchandise. Who needs to visit Akihabara? ![Mandarake

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Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Tokyo Station Marunouchi District Tokyo

Located high atop a tower in Nihombashi, within walking distance of Tokyo Station, the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is arguably the best hotel in Tokyo. ![Mandarin Oriental Tokyo -- Tokyo Station and Maru

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Manpuku

Old-school ramen joint Manpuku in Ginza has been in business since 1929. In a city where ramen restaurant turnover is scarily quick, their classic Tokyo-style ramen has withstood the test of

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Manten Sushi Marunouchi

There's no shortage of high end sushi restaurants in Tokyo, but very few can match Manten Sushi Marunouchi's cost performance in this category. This is one of the true

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Marunouchi Building Restaurants Zone

Fancy some sky-high fine dining around Tokyo Station? Head to the 35th and 36th floors of the Marunouchi Building for a meal there - or just check out the free lounge. ![Marunouchi B

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Marunouchi House

Marunouchi House in the Marunouchi Building has a 7th floor outdoor terrace where you can enjoy glorious, unfettered views of Tokyo Station while enjoying a delicious meal from one of

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Marunouchi Hotel Tokyo

The Marunouchi Hotel is a sleek and stylish business hotel that is located right outside Tokyo Station. With clean and attractive rooms and good views, it's a solid value in the mid-budget range. ![M

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