To say that Tokyo is a big city is something of an understatement and does not do the huge and sprawling city justice. Tokyo is massive and for first-time visitors or even if you’ve been befo...
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Where to Stay in Tokyo?
To say that Tokyo is a big city is something of an understatement and does not do the huge and sprawling city justice. Tokyo is massive and for first-time visitors or even if you’ve been befo... -
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Looking for Cheap Shinkansen Tickets? Use Our Step-by-Step Guide to Access Savings of up to 50% Online!
Japan’s rail system is famous throughout the world for its efficiency, speed and comfort. A pleasure to use it does not however come cheap - particularly the ‘shinkansen’ (Bullet Train) syste... -
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How to Get to Tokyo
As Japan’s sprawling capital city Tokyo will feature on almost every itinerary for first-time visitors, and for many, it will be the point of arrival and/or departure to the country.... -
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Best Way to Get from Narita Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
Located around 70km to the east of central Tokyo, Narita Airport is one of two international airports – along with Haneda Airport – servicing Japan’s capital. For many international visitors,... -
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Best Way to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
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around 18km directly south of central Tokyo, and within the limits of the city,
Haneda Airport is one of two international airports – along with Narita Airport
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30 Things To Do Near Tokyo: Best Day-Trips & Overnight Getaways
As one of the world’s great and most influential cities, Tokyo offers visitors an endless choice of things to do – from the cultured and refined to the weird and obscure. Spoilt for choice, y... -
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40 Best Museums & Galleries In & Around Tokyo
One of the world’s true great cities and a driving force in global culture, it is no surprise that Tokyo is home to some fantastic museums and galleries. Any attempt to list them, especially a li... -
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25 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms In & Around Tokyo
Known as ‘sakura’ in Japanese, cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and for many Japanese embody the fragile beauty of life itself. The enjoyment of the blossoms is enhanced by an unders... -
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Narita Express / N’EX (from/to Narita Airport)
For many international visitors, the Narita Express, often referred to just as the ‘N'EX’, will be the first train they use upon arrival in Japan. Operating from Terminal 1 and 2 of Narita Airport... -
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Narita Express / N’EX Timetable
Running from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station – with some services also continuing onto Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikekukuro along with Yokohama and Omiya – the Narita Express (N’EX) is one of the... -
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Keisei Skyliner (from/to Narita Airport)
For passengers arriving at Tokyo’s Narita Airport, the Keisei Skyliner is one of two rapid train services heading into central Tokyo – along with the Narita Express (N’EX). For many, either of the... -
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Tokyo Monorail (from/to Haneda Airport)
Passengers arriving at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport can use the Tokyo Monorail to reach central Tokyo. For many visitors, this will be the first rail service they use after arriving in Japan. Simple to ... -
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Keikyu Line (from/to Haneda Airport)
The Keikyu Line is a private railway running from Shinagawa Station to Yokohama and onto Uraga Station in Kanagawa. Along main line, several smaller lines branch-off including the convenient Keiky... -
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Nezu Museum
Located in a fashionable district of Aoyama in Tokyo, the Nezu Museum houses a collection of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art. Displayed across a two-storey museum building and surrounded by a ... -
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Mori Art Museum (MAM)
Located in the popular neighbourhood of Roppongi, the Mori Art Museum (MAM) is one of the best-known exhibition spaces in Tokyo. Rather than exhibit a permanent collection, MAM rotates its exhibition... -
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The National Art Center Tokyo (NACT)
Designed by renowned architect Kurokawa Kisho, The National Art Center Tokyo (NACT) is one of the largest exhibition spaces in Japan. Rather surprisingly however, given the size of the museum, NACT d... -
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Located in the Sumida district of Tokyo, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is an imposing structure that is impossible to miss. The museum opened in 1993 and since that time has become popular with international ... -
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teamLab Borderless
Opened in June 2018, teamlab Borderless is an expansive, interactive art space in which visitors move through an immersive series of digital exhibition spaces. Designed by digital artists at Mori Art... -
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Yayoi Kusama Museum
Located in the Waseda district of Tokyo, the Yayoi Kusama Museum exhibits artwork by Japan’s most successful and recognisable contemporary artist. Having first achieved fame in the United States thro... -
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
The Sumida Hokusai Museum is dedicated to the life and work of Japan’s most famous artist. Most commonly referred to simply as 'Hokusai', during his lifetime he worked under many names and came to be... -
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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Designed by Takahiko Yanagisawa and TAK Architects, the Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits post-war artwork by both Japanese and international artists. The museum’s permanent collection includes aro... -
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Suntory Museum of Art
Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the Suntory Museum of Art is owned by the Suntory corporation. Located in the fashionable neighbourhood of Roppongi, the museum is one of several large institutions ... -
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Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
First opened in 19179, the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art was one of the first exhibition spaces in Tokyo to be dedicated to modern art. Located in a quiet residential area of Shinagawa, the museum ... -
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Tokyo Photographic Art (TOP) Museum
Located in Yebisu Garden Place in the popular neighbourhood of Ebisu, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum – or more simply referred to as the ‘TOP Museum’ is the only public museum in Japan dedicated t... -
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The National Museum of Modern Art (MOMAT)
The National Museum of Modern Art – or ‘MOMAT’ – opened in 1952 and was at the time, Japan’s first national art museum. Today, it houses over 13,000 artworks by Japanese and international artists. Sh... -
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Ota Memorial Museum of Art
The Ota Memorial Museum of Art holds around 14,000 ‘ukiyo-e’ artworks, once the private collection of Seizo Ota V - a former president of Toho Insurance Company. While the name may not be instantly k... -
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Yamatane Museum of Art
Another Tokyo museum in exhibiting a private collection, the Yamatane Museum of Art houses modern artworks by Japanese artists. Founded by the ex-chairman of the Yamatane Art Foundation, Yamazaki Tom... -
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Tokyo National Museum
As Japan’s oldest and largest national museum, the Tokyo National Museum houses a hugely important collections of artefacts and artworks that span all periods of Japanese history. As the repository o... -
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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Located in the Minato district, the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum an architecturally and historically important art deco building. As the former residence of Prince Asaka, the building is exqui... -
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Ghibli Museum
Dedicated to the much-loved films of Japan’s most famous and successful animation company, Studio Ghibli, this is one of Japan’s most popular museums. Located in the Mitaka district in western Tokyo,... -
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Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
The ancient art of ‘bonsai’ is a traditional Japanese practice that many international visitors will be familiar with prior to arriving in Japan. Intricate and beautiful, bonsai can be appreciated by... -
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Narita Airport Area
Visitors flying in and out of Narita Airport have a choice to hotels in and around the airport. While there are only a small number of hotels inside the airport itself, the broader Narita area has m... -
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Haneda Airport Area
For passengers flying in and out of Haneda Airport, its close proximity to Tokyo allows the choice of staying in or nearby the airport, or a little further afield in areas including Shinagawa.
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Tokyo Station / Marunouchi Area
The area surrounding Tokyo Station is one of the best options for accommodation in the capital. Tokyo Station itself is hugely convenient with multiple train lines including shinkansen (Bullet Train) ... -
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Ueno Station Area
Ueno Station is one of Tokyo’s major transport hubs with lots to see and enjoy in the immediate vicinity, making it a popular choice when choosing accommodation in the capital. The Keisei Skyliner run... -
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Shinjuku Station Area
The area surrounding Shinjuku Station is one of the most popular for accommodation areas of international visitors given its convenient location, numerous train lines running to and from the station, ... -
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Shibuya Station Area
For international visitors, Shibuya is likely to be one area of Tokyo they have heard of before arriving and for that reason, many choose to stay there. The area around Shibuya Station has a lot of co... -
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Shinagawa Station Area
Located at the southern end of the Yamanote Line – the convenient loop line that circles through Tokyo – Shinagawa Station is a major transport hub and entertaining area in its own right. Most conveni... -
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Ginza Station Area
One of Tokyo’s most famous shopping areas, known for its high-end department and luxury brand stores, Ginza is hugely popular during the day-time with some truly excellent dining available through the... -
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Akihabara Station Area
Located just to the north of Tokyo Station, Akihabara's reputation proceeds it. Home to Tokyo's celebrated 'otaku' or geek culture, the area around Akihabara Station is crammed with large electronics ... -
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Asakusa Station Area
Asakusa is a vibrant neighbourhood of Tokyo, best known for the impressive Senno-ji Temple, lots of eateries and plenty of shopping. As an older area of Tokyo, Asakusa has lots of character with richs... -
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Ebisu Station (inc. Daikanyama & Meguro) Area
The areas nearby Ebisu Station – including Ebisu, Daikanyama and Meguro – are three of Tokyo’s most fashionable neighbourhoods. Offering lots of fantastic restaurants, shopping, museums and galleries,... -
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Roppongi Station Area
The neighbourhood of Roppongi is not just popular with visitors to Tokyo but many foreign residents choose to live in the area due to its lifestyle, lively nightlife and dining options.
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Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station Area
Odaiba in a man-made island in Tokyo Bay and home to a large shopping, entertainment and event district that attracts thousands of visitors every day. Known for its distinctive, modern architecture, t... -
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Tokyo Disney Resort / Maihama Station Area
Visitors intending to spend a lot of time at Tokyo’s Disneyland and Disney Sea, especially those with young children, might like to consider staying in or nearby the resort. There are official hotels ... -
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Ikebukuro Station Area
Ikebukuro Station is one of Tokyo’s largest transport hubs, located in the north-west of the city. While the neighbourhood around the station isn’t the most fashionable or exciting area of Tokyo, the ... -
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Omiya Station Area
Staying around Omiya Station is a good option for travelers who prioritise ease of access to central Tokyo while also allowing for easy travel outside of the city. Though located in Saitama rather tha... -
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Shin-Yokohama Station Area
Located to the south-west to central Tokyo, Yokoyama is good alternative to staying in the capital yet remaining very nearby. Yokoyama itself is a popular place to live for the lifestyle it affords wh...
