Tokyo東京

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

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

Good 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 Solo芸art and design3 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 Solo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 Solo食food1 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 Solo山nature1.5 h

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

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

Good fitConvenience store breakfast朝Egg sandwiches, rice balls and hot coffee for a low price. Many visitors love it.because Solo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 Solo買shopping1.5 h

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

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

Okay fitTokyo Bay evening cruise船A short boat trip with the city lights. Good for a calm evening.芸art and design1.5 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

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

Reading for this place

Practical5 min readRoppongi at night: how to stay safe and smartRoppongi is busy after dark. Learn how to handle street touts, check a bill before you pay, get home safely and enjoy the area with good manners.About this placeGuides5 min readShibuya for a first night: the crossing, the views and restA first night in Shibuya: see the famous crossing, look down on it from a higher point, eat near the station and walk to a quiet street before you rest.About this placeGuides5 min readAkihabara after dark: arcades, shops and mannersHow to spend an evening in Akihabara: game arcades, lit streets and shops that close early, plus the manners that keep the area easy for everyone.About this place