東京都 · Kanto Region
Tokyo Hidden Gems
The capital — but also river-mouth Edo districts, mountain trails an hour west, and subtropical islands 1,000 km out at sea that are still legally Tokyo.
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Climate & Best Season
Humid subtropical: hot, sticky summers, mild dry winters with rare snow. Late March for blossoms, November for ginkgo.
Famous For (Food)
- Edomae sushi
- Monjayaki
- Soba
- Tempura
Signature Sights
- Sensoji & Asakusa
- Meiji Jingu
- Mt. Takao
- Okutama and the Izu Islands
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