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· Asakusa
Senso-ji Temple — Tokyo's Oldest Buddhist Temple
Senso-ji (浅草寺) is Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, founded in 645 AD after two fishermen discovered…
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Updated Jul 2026
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Tokyo· Asakusa
Tokyo Yakatabune — Dinner Cruise on Sumida River
Yakatabune (屋形船) are low-slung wooden boats with tatami floors and sliding paper windows that have been hauling partying…
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Updated Jul 2026
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