Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Amusement Centres
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Where else in Japan can you be a rock star, a footballer, a martial artist, a warlord or a commando for only ¥100? Game centres (geisen) can be found... read more
Aquariums & Marine Centres
With its humungous glass dome beckoning from afar, Tokyo Sea Life Park is one of the best aquariums in the country. Sitting in Tokyo Bay, on the borders of Chiba, it has a tangible living... read more
Archaeological Sites
Located in Tama city, the Tokyo Archaeological Research Centre is actively involved in the excavation of ancient remains. They have a permanent collection of artefacts as well as... read more
Art Galleries
Set in the shopping mania of Shibuya, this fine gallery is owned by the Tokyu Hands department store. It hosts excellent exhibitions with an emphasis on modern art and the European... read more
Forts & Castles
This four-storey castle in the neighbouring prefecture of Kanagawa was originally built in 1495 and then reconstructed in 1960. Made of white concrete and situated in a lovely mountain... read more
Heritage Sites
Nikko is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spiritual and quasi-spiritual pilgrims from all over the country come to bask in the divine brilliance of this historic town. It’s significance... read more
Historic Houses
Sadly, there are not many remnants of traditional residential architecture in Tokyo proper. Luckily, just south in Kanagawa-ken is the absorbing Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum. This... read more
Museums
Edo Tokyo is one of the most mesmerising museums in all of Japan. It opened in 1993 and extensively covers the history of old Edo in a hands-on environment that keeps it from becoming... read more
Other Attractions
Despite its gaudy appearance, and being a little past its prime, the views from the observation deck on the 52nd floor of one of Tokyo’s major landmarks are still worth a look, especially... read more
Religious Sites
At first glance, you could be forgiven for assuming that the city lacks any tangible spirituality. But indistinctly obscured amid the carbon-copy apartment complexes and massive... read more
