10 min read • Jun 6, 2022
Tokyo is one of the world's most fascinating cities, and there's more to see than you could fit into a lifetime. Here are our 14 favorite things to do.
10 min read • Jun 6, 2022
Tokyo is one of the world's most fascinating cities, and there's more to see than you could fit into a lifetime. Here are our 14 favorite things to do.
7 min read • Jun 6, 2022
Japan's capital has plenty of ordinary hotels – but who comes to Tokyo for ordinary?
7 min read • May 11, 2022
From cutting-edge digital art to a world-renown animation museum, Tokyo's art scene has something for everyone.
6 min read • May 2, 2022
After enjoying Tokyo's charms, we recommend a day trip to see temples and mountains and bathe in hot springs. Here are the top day trips from Tokyo.
18 min read • Apr 27, 2022
More than any single sight, it’s Tokyo itself that enchants visitors. From Ginza to Shinjuku, here's a guide to Tokyo's diverse, atmospheric neighborhoods.
7 min read • Apr 20, 2022
Traveling in Tokyo can be expensive, but our thrifty guide will help cut down the costs.
5 min read • Apr 19, 2022
Within two hours of Tokyo are some thriving beach towns, with cafe culture and vibrant surf scenes. Here are the very best.
6 min read • Apr 19, 2022
Tokyo's beautifully designed parks and gardens take the edge off the concrete jungle of the city. These are the best parks in Japan's capital.
9 min read • Mar 29, 2022
Tokyo travel can blow the budget but there’s plenty to do that doesn't cost a yen. Here's the best of Tokyo for free.
10 min read • Mar 21, 2022
Cherry blossom in spring; festivals in summer; foliage in fall; and fewer crowds in winter: choose the best time to visit Tokyo with this seasonal guide.
6 min read • Mar 2, 2022
If you’re in Tokyo in search of manga and merchandise, here’s exactly where to look.
7 min read • Feb 25, 2022
Tokyo and Osaka are two world-class cities with famous sights and hidden corners that offer something for every traveler
6 min read • Feb 9, 2022
Connect multiple Tokyo sights on these wonderfully curated walks that showcase different parts of the city
7 min read • Oct 11, 2021
From forests to waves, there are several natural destinations within 2-3 hours of central Tokyo that will redefine your entire notion of Japan’s capital
8 min read • Sep 29, 2021
Prepare for a sensory awakening as we (re)discover an array of iconic destinations and attractions in Tokyo and Osaka – some classic, some brand new
6 min read • Sep 22, 2021
Whether it’s cherry blossoms in spring, cruises in summer, hiking in fall, or the tropical islands in winter, there's plenty in Tokyo for every season.
10 min read • Aug 8, 2021
Tokyo has a reputation as one of the world’s safest and most exciting travel destinations, but there are some things every first-timer needs to know.
6 min read • Jul 30, 2021
As the world begins re-opening to tourism, we can start to dream about some familiar attractions in Tokyo and Osaka
8 min read • Feb 17, 2021
No places better represent the gamut of Japanese culture than Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and there's no better way to visit them than via Shinkansen
5 min read • Apr 2, 2020
Get to know Tokyo from a local's perspective; Rebecca Milner shares her favorite places to avoid the crowds and best place for cheap eats.
4 min read • Feb 5, 2020
Beautiful, spiritual and lacking crowds, Mt Takao could be the perfect complement to a Mt Fuji trek, and one of Tokyo’s most enjoyable day trips.
5 min read • Jan 20, 2020
Make the most of your time in Japan by joining a group tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Intrepid Travel.