Tokyo Travel Guide

Tokyo is a mega city with the most populous metropolitan area in the world. The city can be overwhelmingly large and filled with cultural surprises. As Tokyo has more michelin restaurants than any other place in the world it’s often considered the culinary capital of the world, where taste and attention to detail are held in high regard. But Tokyo is also the city of large skyscrapers and high tech engineering, creative anime stories and cuteness, relaxing traditional spa’s and gorgeous parks that change during the four seasons. You will also find Tokyo is a city where modern times and history connect as the people value and enjoy sharing about their culture and tradition in a country where samurai and emperors have left their mark. In this ever growing Tokyo travel guide will explore all these things and show you the true spirit of Tokyo.

Travel and Stay

As Tokyo is a gigantic city finding a hotel on a good location can be a daunting task. Tokyo has multiple cultural and shopping centers and an endless urban sprawl. So on our hotels page we have made your life a little easier, as we have made a list of the best hotels in Tokyo. This way you can be sure that your hotel is conveniently located in the center of Tokyo and reviewed for quality when you go on your journey.

Activities

These guides will show you which fun things you can do in Tokyo during the day. We are starting off these series with museums as they give an insight into the daily lives and Japanese society throughout the ages. It is also possible to visit one of Tokyo’s many parks and enjoy the beauty of authentic Japanese landscaping. The Japanese love activities relating to relaxing and guilty pleasures, so in the coming weeks you can expect many more activities to be added to our guides which will expand on these subjects.

Shopping

Tokyo is world renowned for its innovative kawaii and alternative fashion, which eye catching colors and futuristic design. When you go fashion shopping in Tokyo a whole new world of fashion opens up to. So if you are looking for inspiration for your new look it’s very worthwhile to check out the shopping districts of Tokyo, which are slowly being added to our ever expanding Tokyo fashion shopping guides.

Nightlife

Tokyo is a city that truly comes alive at night. Neon lights start shining, bars open, karaoke songs start playing. The great thing about the Tokyo nightlife is that it is quite unlike anything you will encounter in other world cities, with its own unique nightlife culture. There are also several different nightlife areas you can check out when you are in Tokyo, each serving its own niche. Check out one of our guides to see where you can enjoy the different aspects of the Tokyo nightlife.

The city

On the practical information page many questions that tourists might have before going to Japan will be answered, such as whether it is possible to get around in Japan without speaking English and what tipping culture in Japan is like. So you can be well prepared before you head on your journey.