Tokyo Travel

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beyond the tourist trail

Real neighbourhood knowledge and the hidden details only locals know.

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  • 209 hand-picked places
  • 16 neighbourhood guides
  • 9 walking routes
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Shrines 23 Parks 28 Viewpoints 13 Food 38 Cafes 19 Nightlife 20 Museums 19 Shopping 20 Markets 5 Landmarks 9 Neighbourhoods 9 Day trips 5 Special 1

See the city on foot

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Half day · 6 stops Old Tokyo on Foot: Nippori to Ueno Temples, cats, street food, and the city that survived the 20th century. Full day · 6 stops A Perfect Day in Shimokitazawa Coffee, vintage, curry, and live music in Tokyo's counter-culture capital. Half day into evening · 5 stops Daniel's Old Neighbourhood: Yoyogi to Sasazuka The west-side Tokyo Daniel lived in for a year, exactly as he would show a friend. Half day · 5 stops East Side Classic: Asakusa to the Skytree The oldest temple, the kitchen street, an afternoon beer, and the tallest tower. Afternoon into evening · 6 stops Shibuya to Nakameguro: The Golden Hour Route The crossing, a rooftop sunset, then down the hill to canal-side drinks. Full day · 5 stops The Roppongi Art Crawl Three world-class museums, one design gallery, and tonkatsu to finish. Half day · 5 stops Markets to Marunouchi: Tsukiji, Ginza, Tokyo Station Eat the market, breathe in a garden, window-shop Ginza, end above the station. Full day · 4 stops West Side Day: Kichijoji and the Ghibli Museum A park, a black-market alley, and the museum that needs no introduction. Evening, 4 to 5 hours · 5 stops Shinjuku After Dark A free skyline sunset, smoke-filled alleys, a giant Godzilla, and 200 tiny bars.

Tokyo by season and situation

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Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo The hanami spots locals actually go to, and when to go 20 places Autumn Colour in Tokyo Koyo season, the best two months in the Tokyo calendar 20 places Rainy Day Tokyo Museums, arcades, food halls, and other dry pleasures 63 places Free Things to Do in Tokyo The best city in the world for spending nothing 65 places Tokyo Early in the Morning The city before it puts its face on 32 places Tokyo with Kids Places that work for small people and the adults carrying them 36 places

Know the neighbourhoods

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Shinjuku Shinjuku Neon chaos, tiny bars, and a surprisingly serene garden 13 places Shimokitazawa Shimokitazawa Vintage shops, live music, and the best curry in Tokyo 11 places Asakusa Asakusa Old Tokyo's front door, best before the tour buses arrive 10 places Shibuya Shibuya The crossing is just the cover page 10 places Ueno Ueno Museums, market chaos, and Tokyo's great public park 9 places Yanaka Yanaka The Tokyo that survived, cemetery walks and all 7 places

Personal Guides

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Tokyo city street scene with neon lights and crowds
✍️ Personal Tokyo

What Nobody Tells You About Staying in Tokyo

Practical insider knowledge for first-time Tokyo visitors, the stuff that takes months of living there to figure out.

 Narrow streets of Shimokitazawa with indie shops and cafés
✍️ Personal Shimokitazawa

Living in Shimokitazawa: An Insider's Tokyo Guide

Real insider knowledge on Tokyo's most creative neighbourhood, from someone who actually lived there. Where to stay, eat, and what makes Shimokita special.

Tokyo Guides

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Narrow shopping street in a Tokyo neighbourhood
Shimokitazawa

Things to Do in Shimokitazawa: Vintage Shops, Curry, and Live Music

The best things to do in Shimokitazawa: vintage shopping, the famous curry row, basement live houses, and the cafes locals queue for. With map and route.

 Summer festival fireworks near Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo

Tokyo in Summer: Festivals, Fireworks, and How to Handle the Heat

What Tokyo in summer is really like: matsuri season, riverside fireworks, beer gardens, and the local tricks for surviving July and August humidity.

 Lake and mountain scenery in Hakone, Japan
Tokyo

The Best Day Trips from Tokyo (And How to Pick the Right One)

The five day trips from Tokyo actually worth your limited time: Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Mt Takao, and Kawagoe, with honest advice on choosing between them.

 Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
Tokyo

25 Things to Do in Tokyo, From Someone Who Lived There

A local's list of the best things to do in Tokyo: free skyline views, shrine forests, izakaya alleys, day trips, and the spots tourists walk straight past.

 Crowds crossing the Shibuya scramble crossing in Tokyo
Tokyo

Tokyo Travel Tips: 21 Things to Know Before You Go

Practical Tokyo travel tips from a year of living there: trains, IC cards, cash, etiquette that actually matters, jet lag strategy, and the mistakes everyone makes.

 Street food stalls at Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo
Tokyo

Where to Eat in Tokyo: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide

Where to eat in Tokyo, organised the way locals think about it: by neighbourhood. Ramen, tsukemen, izakaya alleys, depachika, and the etiquette that matters.

 Best Hotels in Shibuya, Tokyo: Where to Stay Near the Crossing
Shibuya

Best Hotels in Shibuya, Tokyo: Where to Stay Near the Crossing

Top-rated hotels in Shibuya with real reviews. Budget to luxury options near Hachiko and Shibuya Crossing. Book direct or compare prices.

 First Time in Tokyo: The Best Neighborhood to Stay In
Tokyo (Multi-neighborhood comparison)

First Time in Tokyo: The Best Neighborhood to Stay In

First time in Tokyo? Here's where to actually stay based on neighborhoods that balance access, atmosphere, and value for new visitors.

 Where to Stay in Akihabara, Tokyo: A Complete Neighborhood Guide
Akihabara

Where to Stay in Akihabara, Tokyo: A Complete Neighborhood Guide

Find the best places to stay in Akihabara. From business hotels to anime-themed guesthouses, our guide covers accommodation options, train access, and insider tips.

 Where to Stay in Asakusa, Tokyo: A Local's Guide to Every Hotel Type
Asakusa

Where to Stay in Asakusa, Tokyo: A Local's Guide to Every Hotel Type

Find the best hotels, ryokan, and guesthouses in Asakusa. From budget capsules to luxury ryokan, here's where to stay near Senso-ji Temple.

 Where to Stay in Ginza, Tokyo
Ginza

Where to Stay in Ginza, Tokyo

Ginza accommodation guide: luxury hotels, business hotels, and practical tips for staying in Tokyo's most upscale shopping district.

 Where to Stay in Ikebukuro, Tokyo
Ikebukuro

Where to Stay in Ikebukuro, Tokyo

Best hotels, neighborhoods & budget options in Ikebukuro. Local tips on accommodation, transport, and what to expect from Tokyo's bustling hub.

 Where to Stay in Shinjuku, Tokyo: Neighborhoods, Hotels & Insider Tips
Shinjuku

Where to Stay in Shinjuku, Tokyo: Neighborhoods, Hotels & Insider Tips

Find the best places to stay in Shinjuku with neighborhood guides, hotel recommendations, and insider tips for first-time visitors.

 Where to Stay in Nakameguro, Tokyo
Nakameguro

Where to Stay in Nakameguro, Tokyo

Guide to staying in Nakameguro: boutique hotels, ryokan, and apartments. Canal-side neighborhood near Shibuya with excellent dining and design.

 Where to Stay Near Ueno, Tokyo: A Local's Guide to the Best Neighborhoods and Hotels
Ueno

Where to Stay Near Ueno, Tokyo: A Local's Guide to the Best Neighborhoods and Hotels

Find the best places to stay near Ueno. Local tips on neighborhoods, hotels, and transportation from someone who lived in Tokyo.

 Where to Stay Near Yanaka, Tokyo: Old Town Guide
Yanaka

Where to Stay Near Yanaka, Tokyo: Old Town Guide

Stay in Yanaka for old Tokyo vibes. Guide to hotels, ryokan, guesthouses in this charming historic neighborhood near Ueno.