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Articles about Suburban East Tokyo

All Articles about Suburban East Tokyo

• Tokyo’s Treasures: A Guide to Souvenir Japanese Antiques

  September 29th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

  Five to look out for—and where to find them.

  Shopping
• Delightful Dorm Rooms: Tokyo’s 9 Best Luxury Hostels

  September 28th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

  Our top picks offer contemporary amenities, like cafes, coworking spaces and a high-end feel.

  Places to stay
• Quick Pick: Top 8 Airbnb Rentals around Tokyo

  September 14th, 2020 | Mareike Dornhege

  Book some of the most awesome + reasonable vacation/staycation rentals.

  Places to stay

Suburban East Tokyo Attractions

All Suburban East Tokyo Attractions

• Tobacco and Salt Museum

  Judging by the architecturally designed building that houses the Tobacco and Salt Museum, there …

  Museum

• Kaminarimon

  The main gate to Sensoji temple in Asakusa. The standout red gate is a popular backdrop for photos.

  Landmark

• Kiyosumi Teien Garden

  An historic garden in the Fukagawa neighborhood in Eastern Tokyo, Kiyosumi was originally the …

  Garden

• 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan

  A collection of 50 craft shops, workshops and cafes under the tracks between Akihabara and …

  Shopping

• National Museum of Western Art

  As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, The National Museum of Western Art …

  Gallery

• Sumo Museum

  Another of the great free museum of Tokyo, the Sumo Museum is right at the heart of the Sumo …

  Attractions Museum

Tours & Activities in Suburban East Tokyo

More Tours & Activities

• ¥4,167

  Historical Tokyo Walking Tour

  Experience the rich history of Tokyo on this one-day walking tour. You’ll explore three …

  Asakusa

  Ueno

  Yanaka

  Details and Purchase
• ¥5,500

  Learn to Play the Taiko Drum

  Seize the chance to try traditional taiko drumming on your visit to Tokyo! Learn the ropes from …

  Ryogoku

  Details and Purchase
• ¥7,100

  Tokyo Good Old Bike Tour – Cycling Tokyo’s Old Towns by Magical Trip

  Cruise around the old towns of Tokyo on this 5-hour guided bike tour. In that time, …

  Asakusa

  Yanaka

  Details and Purchase

Restaurants in Suburban East Tokyo

More Restaurants in Suburban East Tokyo

• RYUSEN112

  Formerly known as PURX, RYUSEN112 is a plant-based cafe and queer space in Taito, Tokyo.

  Café Vegan
• Fucha Bon

  Also known as just Bon, this is a fully vegetarian traditional Japanese restaurant serving …

  Traditional Japanese Vegetarian
• Cafe Ginger.Tokyo

  A cafe offering lunch plates cakes and often hosting art exhibitions and events.

  Café

Eating & Drinking in Suburban East Tokyo

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• The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo

  December 18th, 2019 | Selena Hoy

  If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.

  Eating & Drinking Things to do
• Izakaya Nights: The Best of Japanese Pubs in Tokyo

  September 4th, 2019 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

  Japanese-style pubs for late-night eats, drinks and group hangouts.

  Eating & Drinking
• Tokyo Beer Gardens: Where to Spend a Summer Evening

  July 10th, 2019 | Selena Hoy

  Four picks for places to enjoy a tipple or two.

  Drinking Eating & Drinking

Entertainment in Suburban East Tokyo

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• Tokyo Parks Mega Guide: Lounging on Lawns and Japanese Gardens Galore

  September 9th, 2020 | Mareike Dornhege

  Traditional Japanese gardens, teahouses, flora and fauna, or just a place to relax—these parks are the perfect break …

  Outdoors Things to do
• Tokyo Flower Mega Guide: Blooms to See Every Month of the Year

  August 19th, 2020 | Mareike Dornhege

  See hydrangeas in spring, hills of baby blue eyes in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and bright-red camellias in winter.

  Outdoors Things to do
• Guide to Seeing Sumo in Tokyo

  July 14th, 2020 | Greg Lane

  Sumo season is here—find out how to see a tournament without slamming too many yen.

  Things to do

Shopping in Suburban East Tokyo

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• Tokyo Winter Sales: 2019-2020 Roundup

  December 31st, 2019 | Tiffany

  Lots of winter deals to be had. And don't forget to pick up a fukubukuro or "lucky bag"—filled with last year's …

  Fashion Shopping
• Knife Shopping in Kappabashi—Everything You Need to Know

  July 3rd, 2019 | Felix Wilson

  With so many options for Japanese knives, where should you start?

  Shopping
• Tokyo’s Elusive Night Markets

  May 2nd, 2019 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

  Unlike Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, Japan doesn’t have much of a night market scene, but there are a few dotted …

  Shopping Things to do

Getting Around in Suburban East Tokyo

More Getting Around

• Find the Cheapest Transport from Narita Airport to Tokyo

  June 14th, 2020 | Greg Lane

  A comprehensive guide for getting from the plane to your accommodation.

  Transport
• Getting from Narita to Ueno

  January 7th, 2019 | Carey Finn

  Get handy travel tips to help plan your trip.

  Getting around
• Getting from Narita to Asakusa

  January 6th, 2019 | Carey Finn

  Get handy transport tips to help plan your trip.

  Getting around Transport

Itineraries in Suburban East Tokyo

More Itineraries in Suburban East Tokyo

• The Explorer’s Itinerary (For People Who Hate Itineraries)

  | Lily Crossley-Baxter

  A 3-day itinerary directing you to the best that Tokyo has to offer with lots of liberty for …

  explore Featured guide itinerary sightseeing

Recommended hotels near Suburban East Tokyo

More Tokyo Hotels

• Soho Asakusa

  Asakusa, Iriya
• from ¥4,200

  FLEXSTAY INN Kiyosumi Shirakawa

  Kiyosumi
• Khaosan World Asakusa Ryokan and Hostel

  Asakusa
• K's House Tokyo

  Asakusa
• from ¥5,920

  HOTEL MYSTAYS Asakusa

  Asakusa
• from ¥6,380

  HOTEL MYSTAYS Nippori

  Nippori
• Tokyo Ueno New Izu Hotel

  Ueno
• Capsule Hotel Asakusa Riverside

  Asakusa
• Nui Hostel

  Asakusa