Tokyo東京

The capital: huge, safe and full of choices. Many areas feel like separate cities, so pick your base with care.

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Great fitGhibli Museum, Mitaka森A museum of the famous film studio with a short film made only for it. Tickets sell out early.because art and design, Couples遊anime and games芸art and design3 h

Great fitSumo tournament or morning practice相Watch large wrestlers in a ring. Tournaments run only in some months, and practice visits are by booking.because art and design, Couples芸art and design3 h

Great fitTokyo DisneySea full day海A sea-themed park with rides and shows for adults and children. Plan a full day.because art and design, Couples遊anime and games芸art and design10 h

Great fitTokyo Bay evening cruise船A short boat trip with the city lights. Good for a calm evening.because art and design, Couples芸art and design1.5 h

Great fitEdo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum古Old houses and shops from Tokyo history, moved to one park. You can walk inside many.because art and design, Couples芸art and design寺temples3 h

Good fitKaraoke night with friends歌A private room with songs in many languages. It is easy and fun when it rains.because Couples夜nightlife2 h

Good fitNeighbourhood public bath (sento)湯A hot bath in the city, the way locals do it. Learn the rules first: wash before you enter.because Couples湯onsen1.5 h

Good fitConveyor-belt sushi寿A low-price, easy sushi meal. Take plates from the belt or order on a screen.because Couples食food1 h

Good fitIzakaya dinner and drinks酒Order many small dishes to share. This is how many locals eat and drink after work.because Couples夜nightlife食food2.5 h

Good fitChidorigafuchi moat in spring桜A moat lined with cherry trees. In bloom season it is one of the best sights in the city.because Couples山nature1.5 h

Good fitConvenience store breakfast朝Egg sandwiches, rice balls and hot coffee for a low price. Many visitors love it.because Couples食food0.5 h

Good fitLate-night shopping at Don Quijote買A discount store open late, with snacks, cosmetics and gifts in small, packed aisles.because Couples買shopping1.5 h

Good fitYakiniku grill dinner肉You grill thin slices of beef at the table. Good for a group dinner.because Couples食food2 h

Okay fitNakano Broadway中A mall full of small shops for anime, retro toys and collectors.遊anime and games買shopping2.5 h

Okay fitCharacter Street at Tokyo Station玩A group of shops for TV and film characters, inside the station. Easy to visit before a train.遊anime and games買shopping1 h

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Guides5 min readRoppongi for art museums and a late night outRoppongi suits travellers who want art museums by day and a polished, lively area at night. Here is how to plan both, and how to stay safe after dark.About this placeGuides5 min readRoppongi by day: museums, parks and a slow lunchA calm day in Roppongi: one or two art museums, the open spaces between the towers and a slow lunch. Plan it around each museum's opening days.About this placeGuides5 min readUeno Park and its museums on a rainy dayOn a wet day, Ueno's museums sit close together in the park. Pick two, eat in the market area and walk the pond when the rain eases.About this place