Tokyo (����Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefecturesconsisting of 23 central city wards and multiple citiestowns and villages west of the city center. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo.
Prior to 1868Tokyo was known as Edo. Previously a small castle townEdo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades laterEdo had grown into one of the world's largest cities. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edowhich was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the air raids of 1945.
TodayTokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shoppingentertainmentculture and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa and in many excellent museumshistoric temples and gardens. Contrary to common perceptionTokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts.
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Side Trips from Tokyo
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Tokyo by interest
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Hotels around Tokyo
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MokkoanFeaturing free WiFi and a hot tubMokkoan offers accommodation in Kita WardTokyo. Private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. For your comfortyou will find slippers and free toiletries. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. The guest house also offers free use of bicycles. Yokohama is 37 km from Mokkoanwhile Chiba is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport24 km from Mokkoan.View on Booking.com -
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Tokyo inn Sakura AnSet in Tokyo200 metres from Tokyo Origami Museum and 600 metres from KomagatadoTokyo inn Sakura An offers free bikes and air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and full-day securityalong with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan also offers facilities for disabled guests. The ryokan is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV. The kitchen is fitted with an ovena microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. For added privacythe accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Chiisanagarasunohonno MuseumAsakusa Station and Sumida Riverside Hall. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km away.View on Booking.com -
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SOLA HOTELFeaturing 3-star accommodationSOLA HOTEL is located in Tokyo300 metres from Kamejimashogakko Memorial Park and 800 metres from Kameido Tenjin Shrine. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day securityalong with free WiFi throughout the property. The aparthotel features family rooms. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobea kettlea microwavea fridgea safety deposit boxa flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with an oven and toaster. At the aparthotelevery unit has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Umeyashiki MonumentTokyo Skytree and Tobacco & Salt Museum. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km away.View on Booking.com -
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hanareSet in the Taito district in Tokyohanare offers 2-star rooms with free WiFi. The property has quiet street views and is 400 metres from Asakura Museum of Sculpture and 400 metres from Kyoouji Temple. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a concierge service for guests. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental or an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at hanare will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tokyolike walking tours. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Site of Koda Rohan HouseTenno-ji Temple Gojuno Tower Remains and Tennoji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 25 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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No Borders HostelIn the Shinagawa Ward district of Tokyoclose to Togoshi-ginza Shopping StreetNo Borders Hostel features free bikes and a washing machine. Featuring a shared loungethe guest house is close to several noted attractionsaround 1.5 km from Meguro Fudoson Ryusen-ji Temple1.6 km from Yakushi-ji Tokyo Annex Temple and 1.7 km from Ohsaki New City Shopping Mall. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchen with dining areaa microwavekettleand a fridge. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and slippersunits at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Anyo-in TempleRemy Gotanda Shopping Mall and Musashi Koyama Shopping Street Palm. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 12 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Ryokan NakadayaSituated in Tokyowithin 1.5 km of Sensoji Temple and 2.2 km of Tokyo SkytreeRyokan Nakadaya offers accommodation with a shared lounge. The property is set 3.5 km from Edo Tokyo Museum6 km from Marunouchi Building and 6 km from Yasukuni Shrine. Free WiFi is available. The units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a shared bathroom. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport19 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Sumida NagayaSet within 600 metres of Hatonomachidori Shopping Street and 700 metres of The Seiko MuseumSumida Nagaya offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo. With free WiFithis 2-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and full-day security. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. At the guest housethe units are fitted with a desk. The units feature a shared bathroomslippers and bed linen. The modern restaurant at the guest house serves international cuisineand is open for dinner and lunch. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Sumida Nagaya include Tobu MuseumAizome Museum and Tsukada Kobo. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km away.View on Booking.com -
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The Okura TokyoComposed of 2 buildingsThe Okura Tokyo boasts a garden and bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restauranta 24-hour front desk and room servicealong with free WiFi. The accommodation features a conciergeticket service and currency exchange for guests. All rooms are fitted with air conditioninga fridgekettle and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All guest rooms have a private bathroom with a bathhairdryerbidet and free toiletries. Located on 28-40 floorsPrestige Tower offers rooms with cityscape views. Guests booking room type with Club Lounge Access in Heritage Wing can enjoy Club Lounge. Spacious rooms in Heritage Wing include complimentary welcome drinksteam sauna and spa bath. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near The Okura Tokyo include Iino Hall and Conference CentreNational Diet Building and Space FS Shiodome. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International22 km from the hoteland the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Yuni Star-ClubLocated within 1.3 km of Sotobori Park and 1.1 km of Museum of Science Tokyo University of ScienceHotel Yuni Star-Club provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo. The property is situated 1.4 km from Shinjuku Historical Museum1.4 km from Kosho-ji Temple and 1.2 km from Nanzo-in Temple. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Kagurazaka Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine. At the hoteleach room has a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletriesrooms at Hotel Yuni Star-Club also offer free WiFiwhile selected rooms are fitted with a city view. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near Hotel Yuni Star-Club include Rentaro Taki Residence Mark MonumentIchigaya Kinenkan and Shimmichi Shopping Street. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Kaminarimon RyokanIdeally set in the centre of TokyoKaminarimon Ryokan offers Asian breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Popular points of interest nearby include Hozomon GateNitenmon Gate and Asakusa ROX Shopping Center. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from Asakusa Public Hall. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a deska coffee machinea fridgea safety deposit boxa flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms come with a kettlewhile selected rooms also feature a terrace and others also feature city views. At Kaminarimon Ryokanthe rooms include a seating area. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japaneseand guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Drum MuseumKomagatado and Asakusa Station. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Tokyo Restaurants
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Udatsu SushiAwarded One Star in 2024 - People from around the world visit to experience Mr. Udatsu's sushi. Inside the restaurantwhich resembles an art gallery with its modern decor and numerous artworksguests can enjoy sushi crafted from the highest quality ingredients. While the foundation is traditional nigirithe menu also features original creations born from the chef's relentless curiosity and innovation.View on JapanEatinerary -
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WaketokuyamaAwarded One Star in 2025 - With a meticulous focus on allowing guests to enjoy seasonal ingredients at their peakthe menu changes approximately every two weeks. The signature dish"Grilled Abalone with Seaweed Aroma," features thick slices of abalone generously coated in a rich liver sauceoffering an exquisite taste of the sea.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Fry-yaExquisite fried dishes crafted by a head chef with experience earning stars in both Switzerland and Japan. The remarkably light tonkatsu is a favorite not only among Japanese diners but also among visitors to Japan. With the theme of "small portionsmany varieties," guests can enjoy sampling a wide selection of tonkatsu in smaller portions.View on JapanEatinerary -
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TEMPURA & WINE SHINOThe kind of restaurant that is known only to true gourmetsserving as a sort of "Hidden gem". In a chic space with black walls and a ceiling adorned in goldyou can enjoy tempura with a light and elegant texturedelicately fried using refined techniques to achieve a thinwhite batter that minimizes the aroma of oil. Savor tempura that maximizes the flavors of the ingredientspaired with Champagne and Burgundy wines carefully selected by the sommelier.View on JapanEatinerary -
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HikarimonoWith a prime location and quality that rivals high-end sushi restaurantsthis restaurant maintains the goal of being a place for everyday dining. It offers a casual and relaxed atmospherefree from stiffness or formality. The signature "Hikari-maki," featuring ingredients such as sardinespickled plumand bettarazuke (sweet pickled radish)boasts unique flavors that are especially popular among international visitors.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Daikanyama Issai KassaiThe ownerShinji Odaharaboasts a 30-year career in Japanese cuisine and has the remarkable achievement of opening a Japanese restaurant in New York that earned a star. Guests can enjoy exquisite charcoal-grilled meat dishes and rice cooked in a clay potall within a modern interior with dim lighting that sparks adult curiosity.View on JapanEatinerary -
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SudachiYou can enjoy dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredientstranscending the traditional boundaries of Japanese cuisine. While rooted in the traditions of Japanese cookingthe menu features unique offerings such as dishes incorporating shark fin - rarely seen in Japanese cuisine - and sushi that reflects the chef's background in sushi restaurants. At the open kitchen counterwhere the lively atmosphere comes aliveyou can savor the culinary creations with all five senses.View on JapanEatinerary -
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TorinaoIn a relaxed and serene atmosphereyou can enjoy exquisite yakitori made with "Koshu Kenmidori" chickengrilled to perfection over Kishu Binchotan charcoal for a delightful aroma. The tender and fluffy tsukune (chicken meatball) is particularly popular for its juicy flavor. Additionallythe carefully selected Japanese sakechosen by the ownerpairs wonderfully with the yakitori.View on JapanEatinerary -
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IchiuChef Hamano is renowned for his experience training at three different two-star restaurants. In addition to sushihe has honed his skills in Japanese cuisine at the esteemed Akasaka Kikunoigiving him a strong foundation in traditional Japanese culinary techniques. When it comes to nigirihe is meticulous not only about the toppings but also the rice. He uses a premium rice variety from Akitaenhanced with two types of red vinegar and plum vinegar to create a refreshing flavor.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Yakiniku OnukiThe restaurant is proud of its "Tare Yakiniku" (grilled meat with sauce)which is made from Japanese black beef that has inherited the "excellent sauce" from the main restaurantand is so tender that it melts in your mouth.The beef tongue is also superb. The thickly cut beef tongue is very difficult to grillso the waiter grills it and serves it to you. Enjoy a blissful moment with wine that pairs well with the meat.View on JapanEatinerary
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Experiences around Tokyo
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Asakusa Kimono&Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Asakusa in Main Branch**Klook Exclusive Free Next Day Return! Limited Time Only!** Show this message and return your Kimono the next day for FREE for rental during Sep 15 - Dec 152023. Exclusions applied to Formal Kimono Furisode and Homongi. See What to Expect for more detailsView on Klook -
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Sushi Making Tokyo No1 Cooking Class in JapanYou can learn how to make **Maki-Sushi (Roll-Sushi) & Temari-Sushi** or **Maki-Sushi (Roll-Sushi) & Nigiri Sushi**View on Klook -
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Crafting Your Own Unique Edo Kiriko Glass in Asakusa at SokichiExperience the time-honored traditional craft of Edo Kirikowhich has continued since the Edo period first-hand.View on Klook -
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Original Glass Making Experience (Tokyo)You can make your own original work by digging the glass as if you were writing with a pen.View on Klook -
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Tokyo Private Chartered Day Tour�bExclusive Driver for 10 Hours to Explore Tokyo's Popular Attractions (Senso-ji TempleMeiji Jingu ShrineShibuya Sky)*Tokyo has many sightseeing spots and experience activitiesranging from historical sites to futuristic locationsView on Klook -
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Tokyo CityPrivate Customized Day Trip with English-speaking DriverExplore Tokyo with an English-speaking chauffeur and immerse yourself in a city that seamlessly blends modernity with its rich traditional cultureView on Klook -
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Fancy Kimono Dress up and Photoshoot in TokyoMinina will give you a fabulous memorial of a Trip to Tokyo and change you whatever you want to beView on Klook -
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Tokyo Asakusa Kimono&Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Asakusa StationEnjoy visiting Asakusa or Ueno while wearing a Japanese traditional kimono by Kimono MiyabiView on Klook -
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Tokyo Asakusa Kimono & Furisode Rental ExperienceTake the subway to Asakusa Station (Ginza Line) Exit 4 and walk for 20 seconds. It is 220 meters away from Sensoji Kaminarimon Gate. The location is perfect!View on Klook -
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Asakusa Kimono Rental Experience at a Historic Japanese ShopVisit Yae in AsakusaTokyo and get to experience Japanese culture through clothing by renting a kimono/yukataView on Klook
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