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Sep 1, 20269 min read

Where to Stay in Tokyo: Best Areas and Hotels

A Japanese temple surrounded by blooming cherry trees and skyscrapers.

Aug 3, 20268 min read

18 Things to Know Before Visiting Tokyo

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Jun 24, 20269 min read

18 Fabulous Free Things to Do in Tokyo

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Jun 19, 20266 min read

9 Unique Places to Stay in Tokyo

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Jun 17, 20268 min read

10 of the Best Places to View Tokyo from Above

Crowds of people are pictured in the pagoda-covered pavilion of a temple.

Jun 8, 20268 min read

My Perfect 3-Day Tokyo Itinerary After 7 Years of Living Here

A skyscraper-filled downtown with a red tower rising from the cluster of buildings

May 28, 202618 min read

12 Best Neighborhoods in Tokyo to Visit

Takeshita-dōri in Harajuku. ItzaVU/Shutterstock

May 26, 20266 min read

The 10 Best Neighborhoods for Shopping in Tokyo

People dining at informal izakaya pubs in Asakusa, Tokyo. Japan.

May 22, 202610 min read

How to Enjoy Tokyo on a Budget

People sit on a wall at a beach near a city.

May 21, 20265 min read

7 Great Beaches to Visit near Tokyo

A ferry at a pier is pictured at sunset. A suspension bridge is seen in the distance.

May 21, 202612 min read

How to Get Around Tokyo

People climb steps under a stone gate leading to a temple complex.

May 7, 20265 min read

5 Day Trips from Tokyo Worth Taking

A view of children standing on a small bridge over a canal under white cherry blossoms.

May 6, 20268 min read

Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Tokyo with Kids

People walking under illuminated shop signs at night in Kabuki-cho in Tokyo, Japan.

Apr 28, 20269 min read

The Best Time to Visit Tokyo

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Apr 10, 20268 min read

The 7 Best Museums in Tokyo for Art

Crowds on Omote-sandō, Harajuku, Tokyo. yangyuen/Shutterstock

Mar 27, 20267 min read

Guide to Harajuku, Tokyo

A chef at Sincère pairs classic ingredients with modern techniques in Tokyo. Todd Fong

Feb 12, 20267 min read

The Ingredients of Tokyo’s Food Culture

Tokyo chefs working on modern classics at Sincère, in Tokyo. Todd Fong

Feb 12, 20269 min read

Serving up Tokyo’s Modern Taste

People wander around a garden with trees in bloom with pale pink cherry blossom.

Feb 4, 20267 min read

Tokyo in Spring: The Best Things to See and Do

Many people walking along the busy streets and crossing at the famous Shibuya Crossing just around sunset.

Jan 26, 20269 min read

A Guide to Shibuya, Tokyo

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Jan 23, 202611 min read

A Guide to the Best Ramen in Tokyo

TOKYO - DECEMBER 31: A fishmonger sells seafood at a fish stall in the Ameya Yokocho street market on December 31, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. People shop around in preparation to celebrate the New Year holidays at the market featuring over 500 stalls,...

Jan 20, 202614 min read

The 16 Best Things to Do in Tokyo

A misty trail on Mt Mitake, Tokyo, Japan. naokita/Shutterstock

Aug 13, 20256 min read

The 6 Best Hikes in Tokyo

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Jul 29, 202510 min read

The 10 Best Places to Travel in Your 20S

A small eatery in Tokyo's Golden Gai district. Jonathan Stokes/Lonely Planet

May 12, 202510 min read

Tokyo Dining Etiquette: Your Guide to Eating Out in Japan's Capital

Nigiri-zushi and maki-zushi on a stand in Tokyo. Ruben Earth/Getty Images

May 1, 202511 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Sushi in Tokyo

From budget booze to classy cocktails, here are our tips on the best places to drink in Japan's capital. Shutterstock

Nov 11, 20249 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Drinking in Tokyo

Some of Tokyo's top art experiences are found beyond its museums © B. Tanaka / Getty Images

Mar 14, 20237 min read

Get into: Independent Art in Tokyo

Traditional teahouse in Hama-rikyū Gardens, Tokyo

Apr 19, 20227 min read

Tokyo's 10 Best Parks and Green Spaces: Stroll Through Beautiful Garden Scenery

The Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue

Mar 2, 20226 min read

Anime, Arcades and Pop-Culture Artifacts: A Geek’s Guide to Tokyo

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