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Hamarikyu Gardens: Tokyo's Tidal Pond Oasis with a Skyline View!
Hamarikyu Gardens tea house against the modern, high-rise city of Tokyo Step into a serene slice of history and prepare to be utterly...

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Aug 165 min read


Zojoji Temple: Where Ancient Serenity Meets Modern Icons
Zojoji Temple has a unique backdrop and wonderfully peaceful gardens Prepare for a truly iconic Tokyo photo op, because Zojoji Temple...

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Aug 166 min read


Tokyo Tower: Tokyo's Classic Icon with Dazzling Views!
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...

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Aug 166 min read


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

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Aug 166 min read


Kappabashi Kitchen Street: Tokyo's Quirky Kitchen Kingdom!
Kappabashi Kitchen Street in Asakusa for everything you never knew you needed for your kitchen. Get ready to sharpen your appetite and...

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Aug 166 min read


Sensoji Buddhist Temple & Nakamise-dori: Asakusa's Enduring Heartbeat
Sensoji Buddhist temple is on everybody's Tokyo itinerary. Go extra early to beat the crowds. Step into a bustling portal to old Tokyo...

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Aug 166 min read


Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple: a surprise find in Ameyoko Market
Tokudaiji Marishiten temple is a small, picturesque, gaily painted temple in a very unusual market setting Marishiten Tokudaiji ( 特大寺...

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Aug 163 min read


Tokyo National Museum: A Journey Through Japan's Artistic Soul
Hello Kitty as a cultural treasure: Tokyo National Museum also stages pop cultural events. Photo by...

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Aug 165 min read


Ueno Zoo: Meet Tokyo's Cutest (and Most Famous!) Residents
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...

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Aug 155 min read


Ameyoko Shopping Street: Dive into Tokyo's Bustling Bargain Bazaar!
Ameyoko market is a bustling, colourful experience day or night. ...

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Aug 155 min read


Nezu Shrine: Tokyo's Torii Treasure
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...

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Aug 155 min read


Yanaka Ginza: for old Tokyo charm and a retro shopping experience
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...

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Aug 154 min read


Ueno Toshogu Shrine: a connection to Japan's samurai past
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...

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Aug 154 min read


Kabukicho: Tokyo's Dazzling Neon Heartbeat (and Home of Godzilla!)
Tokyo's infamous red-light district is tamer than you would expect, but watch out for giant reptilian monsters! Prepare to be swept away...

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Aug 155 min read


Omoide Yokocho: Step Back in Time in Shinjuku's "Memory Lane"
The legendary Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) is a journey back to post-war Tokyo Get ready for a trip down memory lane – literally! Omoide...

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Aug 155 min read


Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: an imperial retreat
This beautiful park is extremely popular during sakura season but is well worth a visit at any time of year Shinjuku Gyoen National...

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Aug 155 min read


Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo's Retro Bar Alley
The legendary Golden Gai is a journey back to post-war Tokyo Shinjuku Golden Gai ( 新宿ゴールデン街) is one of Tokyo's most unique and...

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Aug 155 min read


Tokyu Plaza Harakado: The latest vibe in Harajuku, complete with a bathhouse!
Right across the street from Tokyo Plaza Omotesando, this younger complex shares the same style and vibe Tokyu Plaza Harajuku, aka...

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Aug 154 min read


Tokyu Plaza Omotesando: Harajuku's Stylish Oasis (with a Secret Garden!)
The mirrored entrance to Tokyu Plaza Omotesando is a popular photo spot Get ready to discover a true architectural and retail delight at...

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Aug 154 min read


Takeshita Dori: Harajuku's Quirky, Colourful Heartbeat!
Harajuku Takeshita Street Tokyo is not for the faint-hearted Get ready for a dazzling explosion of fashion, pop culture, and sheer...

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Aug 155 min read
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