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Twentyeight

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Whether you're here for their afternoon tea or the night view of Tokyo Bay, stylish hotel bar TwentyEight in Shiodome is sure to dazzle and impress. Beware the seating charge after 8pm. ![TwentyEight

Two Dogs Taproom

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

If you're feeling homesick for the States, Two Dogs Taproom is here to help. This Roppongi craft beer and pizza bar serves up all-American favorites with a dose of warmth and coziness. ![Two Dogs Tap

Two Day Tokyo Fall Foliage Itinerary

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

See the best of the Tokyo Fall Foliage with our two-day Tokyo Fall Foliage Itinerary which lets you maximise your time to see the Tokyo autumn colors. ![Ginkgo Ground](https://photos.smugmug.com/phot

Udon Maruka

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Udon Maruka in Kanda is by far the best Sanuki udon restaurant in Tokyo, and you'll have to be prepared to queue for the pleasure of slurping these thick, chewy noodles

Popular with locals and tourists alike, Udon Shin is a little retaurant in Shinjuku serving some of the best wheat noodles in the area. Their signature 'carbonara udon' is highly swoon-worthy, but the

Udon Yamacho

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Exploring the Ebisu or Daikanyama areas? Udon Yamacho is a great little udon restaurant to drop by for lunch. Noodle bowls are varied, delicious, and inexpensive, and you get to choose from thick or t

Ueno Hotel Tokyo

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

A short walk from Ueno Station, this small business hotel offers decent rooms at extremely reasonable rates. It's a good deal. ![Ueno Hotel](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Mq6sDz6/0/61668989/L/i

Ueno Park

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

One of Tokyo's largest public parks, Ueno-koen Park has something for every visitor - museums for the art and science lovers, a zoo for animal lovers, restaurants and cafes, cherry blossom trees, and

Ueno Zoological Gardens

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Ueno Zoo is a beloved institution, but it's not exactly a must-see if you have limited time in Tokyo. Go only if you really care about giant pandas. ![Ueno Zoological Gardens](https://photos.smugmug.

Ueno

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Ueno is a cluster of museums and a zoo built around a spacious park in the northeast of Tokyo. It's a great place for a stroll or a picnic with children. ![The short pagoda at Benten Hall Temple refl

Ukai Tei

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Michelin-starred teppanyaki dining is not for those on a budget. But for those with spare change, eating at Ukai-tei in Omotesando is an incredible and memorable gustatory experience. ![Ukai-tei](htt

Ukiyo E Ota Memorial Art Museum

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Though small and unassuming, the Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Art Museum in Harajuku is a gem of a museum for Japanese art lovers. Fans of woodblock prints will find much to delight the

Umegaoka Sushi No Midori

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Umegaoka Sushi-no-Midori is a mid-range sushi chain that's a favorite with travelers for their reasonable prices. If you're in Akasaka and need an affordable place for sushi, t

Unagi Akimoto

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

It's easy to miss Unagi Akimoto in Kojimachi if you aren't looking for it. But behind the unassuming wooden doors is some of the best broiled eel in Tokyo. ![Unagi Akimoto](https://photos.smugmug.com

Uniqlo Ginza

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

It stands to reason that Uniqlo, Japan's most famous clothing brand, would have a shop in Ginza. But it's not just any old shop - it's 12 floors of non-stop Uniqlo apparel to satisfy all your wardrobe

Unit

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Unit, an underground club located a stone's throw from Daikanyama Station, is the area's hottest live house to dance the night away. ![Unit](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cZ6CbXG/0/76e8dd6d/L/i

Unplan Kagurazaka

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

If you're looking for a sociable hostel with both private and dorm rooms in a great neighborhood, then you should consider Unplan Kagurazaka. It's located in the fashionable and reasonably central Kag

Usagi Ya

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

If you're a serious dorayaki eater, you should pay a visit to the shop that invented it - Usagi-ya in Ueno. Even if you're not, it's worth stopping by for a snack. ![Usagi-ya](https://photos.smugmug.

Uoriki

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

If you're in Shibuya and craving fresh, tasty sushi that won't break the bank, look no further than Uoriki. ![Uoriki's daily special sushi set.](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pDs5c43/0/5ae2126

Vegetarian Restaurants In Tokyo

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Tokyo has some world-class vegetarian restaurants, which range from strictly Japanese places to pan-Asian and international places. Here, Mario and Shiori Leto introduce three of their favorite vegeta

Visiting A Morning Sumo Practice In Tokyo

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

If you want to experience sumo but are not in Japan when a tournament is on (or simply cannot get tickets), visiting a morning sumo practice in Tokyo is highly recommended. I recently joined a tour to

Wako

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Wako has been serving the more moneyed crowd of Ginza shoppers since 1947. Compared to the rest of the shopping avenue, though, there's not much to recommend this particular department store. ![Wako]

Watari Museum Of Contemporary Art

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

If you're a fan of contemporary art, head over to the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Gaienmae to check out their latest exhibition - as well as the stunning building that houses all the modern a

Watering Hole

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Located in a quiet part of Shinjuku, Watering Hole is the perfect place for craft beer enthusiasts looking for something different. ![Watering Hole](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wL

What And Where To Eat In Tokyo

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Tokyo is one of the world's best food cities. Here, I'll introduce the best things to eat in Tokyo and where to eat it. ![Shinjuku neighborhood. Editorial credit: 501room / Shutterstock.com](https:

What The Dickens

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

On days when you're missing the UK, Brit-run pub What the Dickens! in Ebisu ticks all the right boxes. Go for classic British pub grub washed down with a pint of ale. ![What the Dickens!](https://pho

When Is Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

The cherry blossoms usually bloom in Tokyo in the last week of March and the first week of April. You have to be lucky to catch them at their best during a short trip to Japan. ![A view of the pink c

Where Is The Best Place To See The Cherry Blossoms In Tokyo

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Here is my list of the best spots in Tokyo for cherry blossoms. I've also included a list of tips for enjoying hanami (cherry blossom viewing). ![Pink blossoms overhang the boating pond at Chidori-ga

Where To Stay During Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

Tokyo is a big city, so if you're coming to see the cherry blossoms, it makes sense to stay near the best cherry blossom spots. Here are my suggestions. ![Greenery and cherry blossom trees arounding

Where To Stay For The Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo
15 Jun, 2025

The Tokyo Marathon starts in west Shinjuku. The best place to stay to avoid any stress on race day is in Shinjuku, ideally west Shinjuku, so you can walk to the start. Here are the best hotels to stay

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