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The name says it all: Hoppy Street in Asakusa is famous for its casual, retro-style drinking establishments and eateries Step into a...

The "life-sized" Godzilla statue peers over Kabukicho and shows off its impressive manicure! Get ready to have a monster of a time!...

The 12-floor Ginza Uniqlo flagship store is the first port of call in Tokyo for many international shoppers. Prepare to step into a world...

Rainbow stairs at Odaiba's DiverCity: just one of the evening time attractions of this modern complex Get ready for a super-fun,...

TeamLab Planets in Tokyo features a number of fascinating immersive exhibits Get ready to shed your shoes (and maybe roll up your...

Hamarikyu Gardens tea house against the modern, high-rise city of Tokyo Step into a serene slice of history and prepare to be utterly...

Zojoji Temple has a unique backdrop and wonderfully peaceful gardens Prepare for a truly iconic Tokyo photo op, because Zojoji Temple...

Tokyo Tower: Tokyo's iconic landmark is just a few metres taller than the Eiffel Tower Get ready to ascend a piece of Tokyo's heart and...

Tokyo Skytree: unparalleled, 360-degree views of the city and beyond Get ready to have your breath taken away and your perspective...

Kappabashi Kitchen Street in Asakusa for everything you never knew you needed for your kitchen. Get ready to sharpen your appetite and...

Sensoji Buddhist temple is on everybody's Tokyo itinerary. Go extra early to beat the crowds. Step into a bustling portal to old Tokyo...

Tokudaiji Marishiten temple is a small, picturesque, gaily painted temple in a very unusual market setting Marishiten Tokudaiji ( 特大寺...

Hello Kitty as a cultural treasure: Tokyo National Museum also stages pop cultural events. Photo by...

Ueno Zoo is a hit with visitors of all ages. Ready for a wild adventure right in the heart of Tokyo? Then head straight to Ueno Zoo...

Ameyoko market is a bustling, colourful experience day or night. ...

Nezu Shrine in Tokyo is enchanting at any time of year but is at its best in April, when the azaleas are in bloom Step off the bustling...

Yanaka Ginza is known for its laid-back, retro vibes: a world away from Tokyo's other Ginza! Step back in time at Yanaka Ginza Shopping...

This 400 year-old shrine is dedicated to the memory of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's first Tokugawa shogun Ueno Toshogu Shrine ( 上野東照宮)  is a...

Lotus ponds, a boating lake, museums, a zoo: Ueno Park has something for everyone. Get ready to stretch your legs and dive into a world...

Tokyo's infamous red-light district is tamer than you would expect, but watch out for giant reptilian monsters! Prepare to be swept away...