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Tokyo Airport Transport

Here I give you all the details on the best and cheapest ways to get from Narita or Haneda airports to Tokyo. ![Tokyo express train from Narita airport](/images/blog/tokyto/tokyo-travel-guide/airport

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Tokyo Character Street

With 21 stores featuring animated media stars from Winnie the Pooh to Pokémon to Moomin, Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station is heaven if you love cartoons and all the related paraphernalia. Other

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Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland is a must-see attraction for many visitors to Japan. Here is our full guide, with transport information, ticket information, park map, and insider tips to skipping lines and getting t

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Tokyo Disneysea Guide

Tokyo's DisneySea is a must-see attraction for many visitors to Japan. Here is our full guide, with transport information, ticket information, and insider tips to skipping lines and getting the most o

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Tokyo Districts

Tokyo consists of about 14 urban hubs, each of which is like a small city. Here, I'll introduce each of these districts and the sights they contain to help you plan your trip. ![Tokyo at night](/ima

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Tokyo Dome City

Tokyo Dome City is an entertainment, shopping and dining complex in the center of Tokyo that includes an amusement park, spa land, baseball stadium and a good variety of shops and restaurants. ![Toky

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Tokyo Fire Museum

For a unique perspective on the history of Edo, visit the Tokyo Fire Museum in Shinjuku. Learning about the past, present, and future of firefighting will get you fired up for your travels in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Foodie Itinerary

This one-day Tokyo foodie itinerary takes you through some of the highlights of Tokyo's vast culinary scene. It includes the famed Tsukiji Market, fabulous snacks, the best pizza in Tokyo, and gloriou

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Tokyo Hotels

Tokyo has great hotels in all budget classes. Here I introduce the best Tokyo hotels in each budget class, all personally inspected. ![Hotel in Tokyo, Japan](/images/blog/tokyto/tokyo-travel-guide/ho

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Tokyo Imperial Palace And Around

The Tokyo Imperial Palace Park is a huge expanse of green that lies right in the center of the city. Surrounding the palace are some great shrines, parks and museums. ![Tokyo's Seimon Ishibashi stone

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Tokyo International Forum

The Tokyo International Forum is most notable for its striking architecture. You could also visit for the weekday food trucks or the monthly flea market, and admire the building from the outside. ![T

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Tokyo Kyoto 1 Week Itinerary

If you have only one week in Japan, then Tokyo and Kyoto are the two places you should visit. These cities will give you the best experience of modern and traditional Japan. Here's the ideal one-week

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Tokyo Itineraries

Make the most of your time in Tokyo with my carefully planned itineraries for trips from 1 to 5 days. Or use one of my special interest Tokyo itineraries. And don't miss my Tokyo-Kyoto combination it

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Tokyo Kyoto 10 Day Itinerary

If you have 10 days in Japan, then spending the entire time in Tokyo and Kyoto is a good idea. A day trip from Kyoto to Nara allows you to add a third city. Here is the perfect Tokyo-Kyoto 10-day itin

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Tokyo Kyukyodo Ginza Honten

Kyukyodo in Ginza has been selling incense, Japanese paper goods, and calligraphy supplies since 1663. It's still a great place to pick up gifts - either for friends, or for yourself. ![Toky

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Tokyo Mentsudan

Want Sanuki-style udon without the queues at Kanda's Maruka? Hit up Tokyo Mentsudan in Shinjuku for chewy udon noodles you won't need to wait several hours for. Cheap, cheerful, delicious. What more c

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno holds fabulous exhibitions featuring Japanese and non-Japanese art. Just make sure you know which gallery you're heading to. ![Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum]

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices Observation Deck

For panoramic views of the city, visit the 45th Floor of the Metropolitan Government Offices in Shinjuku. The best part is that admission is free. ![Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices Observation

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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Architecture enthusiasts and lovers of Art Deco should not miss a visit to Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. Lovers of gardens and sculpture will also delight at the museum grounds - and the inexpe

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Tokyo Michelin Restaurant Map

Our Tokyo Michelin restaurant map is the easiest-to-use and most complete map of Michelin-starred restaurants in central Tokyo. Click the icon on the top left of the map for a slide-out menu. This me

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Tokyo Midtown

Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi is like a city within a city. Once you're here, you won't need to leave for a while - you can shop, eat, enjoy art, and finish the night with cocktails at the sky-high lounge

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Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno-koen Park is Japan's answer to the British Museum. With its vast collection of art and archaeological objects from Japan and beyond, it's a treasure not to be missed

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Tokyo Nature And Garden Lovers Itinerary

Tokyo has a surprising number of parks and gardens. This itinerary is carefully crafted to allow you to visit the best of them in one day. ![Hamarikyu Gardens](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-G89

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Tokyo Or Kyoto Which Should You Visit

If you've got limited time in Japan, which should you visit, Tokyo or Kyoto? Here, I'll give you all the information you need to decide. ![Tokyo Tower and Kyoto's Golden Pavilion](https://photos.s

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Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

The world of Japanese photography is an exciting, dynamic one - and the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum in Meguro is the place to delve into its depths. ![Tokyo Photographic Art Museum](https://photos.

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Tokyo Prince Hotel Tokyo

Located in Shiba-koen Park, very close to Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Prince Hotel is a large old-style Japanese hotel which is a decent deal. ![Tokyo Prince Hotel](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BJ9

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Tokyo Ramen Street

Tokyo Ramen Street in the belly of Tokyo Station is home to eight of the nation's best slurps, all in a single corridor. Your only problem is deciding which one to eat - and which queue to brave. ![T

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Tokyo Ryokan

While Tokyo doesn't have as many ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) as Kyoto, there are still a few left in the city. Here, I'll introduce my Tokyo ryokan picks. ![Tokyo Ryokan](/images/blog/tokyto

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Tokyo Shopping Itinerary

Tokyo is one of the world's best shopping cities. If you can't find it in Tokyo, it probably doesn't exist. If you've got just one day in the city, my Tokyo Shopping Itinerary is for you. ![Ginza

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Tokyo Shopping

Tokyo is one of the world's best shopping cities. The shops and the service are world famous. Here are my picks for what and where to buy in Tokyo. ![Akihabara. Editorial credit: Sean Pavone / Shutt

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