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
Tokyo· Shibuya
Shibuya Scramble Crossing — World's Busiest Intersection
Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点) is the world's busiest pedestrian intersection, where up to 3,000 people cross s…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tokyo· Ginza
Tokyo Tower — Nostalgic Red Landmark
Tokyo Tower (東京タワー) is a 333-meter red-and-white communications tower completed in 1958, inspired by the Eiffel Tower bu…
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Updated Jul 2026
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