Lonely PlanetAug 3
18 things to know before visiting Tokyo
Avoid common pitfalls and respect local customs with these insider tips for visiting Tokyo.
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17 things in this story
- GinzaNeighborhoodIt is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques,…
- ShibuyaNeighborhoodA major commercial center, Shibuya houses two of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shibuya Station and…
- Ueno-kōenParkPark with Benten-dō temple.
- KamakuraSightHistoric temples and shrines.
- NikkōHotelWorld Heritage sites.
- Takao-sanTrailHiking trails.
- TomigayaNeighborhoodPeace and quiet, 20 min walk from Shibuya.
- YoyogiNeighborhoodPeace and quiet, 15 min walk from Shinjuku.
- HarajukuNeighborhoodVibrant fashions.
- AkihabaraNeighborhoodCosplayers.
- Japan Travel by NavitimePlaceApp for public transit, weather, car rental, currency.
- Safety TipsPlaceApp for emergency alerts and quake/typhoon info.
- DeepLPlaceTranslation app.
- Shinjuku's KabukichōNeighborhoodRed-light area with bars and restaurants.
- Shinjuku-nichōmeNeighborhoodOne of Asia's largest LGBTQ+ districts.
- Tokyo PrideFestivalAnnual LGBTQ+ festival.
- ShinjukuNeighborhood