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 Metropolitan Building — Free Sky-High Views
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (東京都庁, Tocho) has twin towers rising 243 meters, each with a free observation…
Ueno Park — Museums, Zoo, & Cherry Blossoms
Ueno Park (上野恩賜公園, Ueno Onshi Koen) is Tokyo's largest public park (133 acres), housing five major museums, a zoo, shrin…
Tokyo Skytree — World's Tallest Tower Views
Tokyo Skytree punches through the skyline at 634 meters (2,080 feet) — the tallest tower on the planet, though locals wi…
Yoyogi Park — Sunday Gathering & Green Escape
Yoyogi Park (代々木公園) is Tokyo's fifth-largest park (134 acres) and the city's most socially active green space. The park'…
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- The Izakaya Code: How Strangers Actually Become Friends in Japan
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