A short walk from Ryogoku Station and just down the road from the Sumida Hokusai Museum is Edo-yu Spa, a 24-hour oasis of comfort and relaxation. After a morning trotting briskly around Ryogoku, an afternoon spent gently poaching in the lush …
The what, why and where of these little IC travel cards.
Everything you need to know about these handy little travel cards.
Five minutes by train from Akihabara and Ueno, the Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ochanomizu Jimbocho is surrounded by cafes and restaurants. Compact, tidy and spotlessly clean, this hotel is located in the pleasant district of Chiyoda. Nearby attractions …
Featuring free wifi throughout, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and capsules for both men and women, the nine hours Akasaka is another fantastic option for solo travelers or small groups who want to be centrally located without breaking …
This centrally-located capsule hotel is a great choice for solo travelers who just want somewhere to sleep, without breaking the bank. Featuring free wifi, laundry facilities, lockers and luggage storage, the Nihonbashi Muromachi Bay Hotel is …
Located close to Tokyo Disneyland, the Ibis Styles Tokyo Bay offers comfortable pocket-friendly accomodation and is a short walk from Shinurayasu Station. The hotel offers room service as well as a restaurant. Wifi comes standard, along with …
Take a break from the neon wonderland and get out into these green spaces.
Katsushika Hokusai—you may not know him by name, but surely you've seen his (in)famous artworks.
The shell of history's unluckiest boat, the Daigo Fukuryu Maru, is housed in a special exhibition hall in Yumenoshima Park in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The Titanic hit an iceberg it could have avoided. The Lusitania was sunk by torpedos during a war. …
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, gardens and winding paths.
When it comes to Japanese snacks, nothing beats the humble onigiri—toothsome and cheap.
Part 2 of our quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your explorations that much more awesome.
A quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your travel that much more awesome.
