Tokyo Travel Tips
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Karaoke in Tokyo
Written by Viator, May 2013
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, ... Read more
Explore the Countryside – 4 Great Day Trips from Tokyo
Written by Viator, August 2011
1. Kamakura Tour Explore the countryside, temples and shrines outside Tokyo on a full-day walking tour through Kamakura. This fully guided excursion takes you to Kamakura’s famous Great Buddha ... Read more
4 Must Visit Neighborhoods in Tokyo
Written by Viator, July 2011
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 ... Read more
Kyoto Tours from Tokyo
Written by Viator, December 2010
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 ... Read more
Bullet Trains
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Tokyo Culture
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
3 Days in Tokyo: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Japanese Cuisine
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
Written by ROD C , Australia, February 2011
For first time visitors to Tokyo, there are two things I'd recommend that will truly round out your Japan experience. The Sumo Tournament is one of them; even though they have been dogged by ... Read more
Top Japanese Winter Events
Written by John Reality , Cambodia, February 2012
With Lantern Festivals, Naked Festivals, and Snow Festivals, there is truly something for everyone in Japan this month. Here is a guide to finding good luck and happiness among Japan's most colorful ... Read more
Things to Do at Lake Ashi
Written by Emma , Australia, March 2013
Lake Ashinoko, or Lake Ashi as it is more commonly called, is an ancient crater lake at the bottom of Mount Hakone famous for its spectacular vistas of Mt. Fuji. Editor’s Note: This recommendation ... Read more
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tokyo
Written by Emma , Australia, March 2013
If asked to name the world’s gourmet capital, many of us would immediately shout ‘Paris!’, but alas, this is no longer the case. In fact, since 2010 Tokyo has lay claim to this title thanks to its ... Read more
Zoshigaya Cemetery
Written by Emma , Australia, February 2013
If you need some time out from the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo, the serene Zoshigaya cemetery (Zoshigaya Reien) is a quiet, green space close to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations. Shaded ... Read more
Ippan Sanga (Citizens’ New Year Greetings to the Imperial Family)
Written by Emma , Australia, February 2013
There are only two days in the year when the general public are allowed to enter the inner grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace and pay their respects to the Imperial family. The first is December ... Read more
