Tokyo Travel Tips

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Tokyo, Japan's capital city, is a place where the urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide with the quieter moments that linger from older traditions. It is hectic madness leavened by the most Zen-like calm; a wonderful and worldly culture where tradition constantly mixes with the modern.

From visiting ancient shrines to the latest in shopping, watching Sumo wrestling to learning calligraphy, the range of things to do in Tokyo is breathtaking. Help make sense of the range of activities with our top tips for Tokyo trips.

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Geisha

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Written by Viator, May 2013

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 3 | Tours & Tickets

Geisha are one of the most misunderstood pieces of the Japanese cultural puzzle. These traditional Japanese entertainers are trained as hostesses with skills in various Japanese arts, particularly ... 
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Japanese Cuisine

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Written by Viator, August 2010

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 2 | Tours & Tickets

If the idea of eating sushi turns your head, or if you’re the guy who's hunting down the McDonalds in Tuscany, then perhaps you're also the guy not too keen on the idea of Japanese cuisine. If so ... 
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4 Must Visit Neighborhoods in Tokyo

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Written by Viator, July 2011

4.5 star rating: Recommended 683 | Tours & Tickets

Ginza Shopping District  With its neon lights, towering department stores, and nightclubs, the Ginza Shopping District is a chic, cosmopolitan adventure. You can catch a live Kabuki show, check ... 
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Tokyo Culture

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Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 445 | Tours & Tickets

West meets East. East meets West. For many of us, the notions we have of the East and the Orient are mere stereotyped snapshots gleaned from childhood history classes, Hollywood movies, and maybe ... 
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Bullet Trains

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Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 311 | Tours & Tickets

Japanese bullet trains, known locally as Shinkansen, are among the fastest in the world and routinely reach speeds of close to 200mph (320 km/h), easily linking major cities throughout Japan with ... 
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Kyoto Tours from Tokyo

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Written by Viator, December 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 67 | Tours & Tickets

While the vast metropolis of Tokyo dazzles the visitor with modern marvels and only occasionally displays hints of its past, Kyoto – once the imperial capital of Japan – is far more forthcoming with ... 
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3 Days in Tokyo: Suggested Itineraries

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Written by Viator, August 2010

4 star rating: Recommended 188 | Tours & Tickets

Tokyo. You have no idea until you go. This ancient Eastern city throbs with lights, culture, and movement so sure to both invigorate and bedazzle you the moment you step off the plane, that there ... 
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Karaoke in Tokyo

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Written by Viator, May 2013

4 star rating: Recommended 1 | Tours & Tickets

You may have been to a karaoke bar in your home country, but karaoke in Japan is completely different from in the West. Instead of subjecting an entire bar full of strangers to your singing skills, ... 
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8 Tips for Dining on a Budget in Tokyo

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Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012

Eating out in Tokyo is affordable if you follow a few basic budget tips and if you know where to look for your next meal. The great thing about Japanese cuisine is that cheap does not ... 
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Accommodation in Tokyo

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Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011

Are you tempted by the idea of staying in a ryokan but are unsure of what to expect? Tokyo offers an array of accommodation options, from capsule hotels to temple lodgings. Here’s our guide to ... 
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A Traditional Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

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Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012

A traditional tea ceremony is a relaxing, meditative and uniquely Japanese experience. If you are thinking of attending a tea ceremony in Tokyo , it is helpful to understand some of the history ... 
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Best Times for Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara

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Written by Emma, Australia, February 2012

Timing is everything if you want to experience Japanese cherry trees in full-bloom. The graceful, pink blossoms only flower for a short time and normally fall to the ground about a week after ... 
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Biking in Tokyo: Dangerous Quest or Great Idea?

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Written by Emma, Australia, June 2012

If you think the idea of riding a bike in Tokyo is a little, well, insane, then we have to tell you that you couldn’t be more wrong. Biking is in fact an ideal way to get around Tokyo!  ... 
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Budget Friendly Things to Do in Tokyo

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Written by Emma, Australia, December 2012

Tokyo has a reputation as being an expensive city but the reality is you can have a really great time and see the majority of the city’s major attractions without spending too much. Let us show ... 
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Cocktails at the Park Hyatt – the Lost in Translation Bar

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Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012

All movie lovers will be familiar with Sofia Coppola’s movie ‘Lost in Translation.’ Set in Tokyo , the film’s main characters, played by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, strike up a ... 
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