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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Tours & Sightseeing
During Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s time in office there was a big push to improve tourist information centres, and launch overseas advertising campaigns to lure tourist dollars to... read more
Activity Tours
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Hiking, rafting and scuba diving tours can all be easily arranged. However, most of them will take you out into the country as the city proper is... read more
Bicycle Tours
The professionally-guided Tokyo Great Cycling Tour is great for visitors and longterm residents alike. The tour takes place every Saturday, meeting at the Marunouchi Hotel, and takes you... read more
Boat Tours & Charters
Boat tours are popular with visitors all year-round, but the Japanese only partake during the cherry blossom season or on the most humid of summer nights. The main waterway is the... read more
Brewery & Vineyard Tours
Yebisu Beer has a brewery tour that is well worth a look. A short walk from Ebisu station, this tour gives beer lovers an inside guide into the production of this fine Japanese lager.... read more
Bus Tours
A number of bus tours take in Tokyo and its surrounding areas. These tend to be more popular with the Japanese than foreigners. Taking a bus tour is a good way to get a feel for the city... read more
Culinary Tours
Japanese cuisine can be overwhelming and a culinary tour is a good way to learn the basics. Artisans of Leisure (www.artisansofleisure.com) offers a massive week-long food tour that... read more
Dolphin & Whale Watching
While whale is somewhat of a delicacy on the restaurant scene, they are equally as popular in their natural habitat, and many people like to do a spot of whale watching when they get the... read more
Helicopter Tours
To experience the full grandeur of the Tokyo sprawl, consider taking a helicopter tour. More encompassing than the standard rooftop viewpoint, a ride in the sky will give you a more... read more
Heritage Tours
A guided trip to enthralling Kamakura can be organised through Tokyo City Tour. Home to the iconic bronze Buddha, no Tokyoite should miss a chance to see this gargantuan deity. Aside from... read more
