See what the experts are saying about Tokyo. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Tokyo is known for its booming economy and its always original, ever-changing culture. Those who come to visit this vast, bewildering metropolis of 12 million people will likely be overwhelmed. There is so much to see and do, that planning ah... Continue reading »
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History
Though archaeological studies have concluded that the islands of Japan were already inhabited several millennia before Christ, the history of Tokyo is relatively recent. It does not start until 1603 AD, when Tokugawa Ieyasu proclaimed himself... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Most major four-star and five-star hotels are located conveniently within walking distance of commercial and business areas and other places of interest around Tokyo, such as the Ginza, Akasaka-mitsuke, Shinagawa, Ebisu, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro a... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Whether your budget calls for a cheap bowl of noodles, or a melt-in-your-mouth Chateaubriand for two at the Capital Tokyu Hotel's Keyaki Grill, you are certain to find food and drink to suit your taste in Tokyo. Nepali, Persian, Greek, Cajun.... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
If a contest were held for the World's Most Entertaining City, Tokyo would certainly rank among the finalists. Night and day, on a shoestring budget or with a big expense account, you can find fun on every corner. Observation Decks Tho... Continue reading »
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Tours
Considering that Tokyo covers some 700 square miles and is home to over 12 million people (the daytime population greatly exceeds that), it is all the more remarkable that the city's public transportation system is second to none. This can be... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Tokyo's Narita International Airport (+81 476 32 2802 / http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/) offers service on numerous airlines to destinations around the globe. Its terminals house the following airlines: Aer... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Tokyo Prefecture: Tokyo Country: Japan Tokyo By The Numbers: Population: 12.36 million Elevation: 26 feet/ 8 meters Average Winter Temperature: 42 degrees F/ 6 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 78 degrees F/ 26 degrees C Quick... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Describing Tokyo to someone who has never been there is a formidable task. After all, how do you describe a city that -- as one of my friends visiting Tokyo for the first time put it -- seems like part of another planet? To be sure, Tokyo... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Taking Part in a Festival. Tokyo and its surrounding cities offer a myriad of annual festivals, ranging from processions of portable shrines to ladder-top acrobatics. Be ready to battle good-natured crowds, as festivals can be unbelievably pa... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences Feasting on a Kaiseki Meal: Although expensive, a kaiseki feast, consisting of dish after dish of artfully displayed delectables, may well be the most beautiful and memorable meal you'll ever have.... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Best Splurge Hotels Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-So (2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku; tel. 800/819-5053 in the U.S. and Canada, or 03/3943-2222): Set amid luscious grounds, this top-notch property has virtually everything going for... Continue reading »
Tokyo Travel Experiences
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Tokyo
Monday, November 26—Tuesday, December 4: JapanWanting to make the most of our 7-day unlimited Japan Railway pass, we decided to spend our... Continue reading »
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Tokyo, Japan
I arrived in Japan last Sunday May 17th. It was great! The plane ride wasn’t so bad and we even get our own hotel rooms. Tokyo is an AMAZ... Continue reading »
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Touchdown in Tokyo!
Me and Caro arrived in Tokyo at 4.30pm Sunday July 9 after a superb flight from Auckland flying Air NZ. Love the new upgraded p... Continue reading »
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Getting our Bearings in Tokyo
On our first afternoon in Tokyo, we wandered around Shinjuku, slightly dazed from the overnight flight, but not doing to... Continue reading »
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Eat First, Ask Questions Later
We have been traveling for just shy of six months now. Just before we left on our trip, on a whim I downloaded 16 episodes of Malco... Continue reading »
Popular Tokyo Hotels
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