From rooftop bars to public baths, art spaces, and more — there's lots to keep you busy.
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A different way to tune into the city.
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Where To See Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
8 perfect picks, from parks to shopping streets.
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Tokyo Events This Week: Pride, Horseback Archery, and Flower Festivals
Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2024.
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New Video: Top 20 Things to Do in Shinjuku
You'll need more than a day — there are LOTS of things to try!
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International Music Artists and Bands Coming to Japan in 2024 (Updated)
Upcoming names include Baekhyun, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden — and more.
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6 Spectacular Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other blooms will take your breath away well into late spring.
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English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo — And How To Visit Them
Absolutely everything you need to know about seeing a doctor in Japan.
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Yozakura: 8 Best Nighttime Cherry Blossom Illuminations in Tokyo
Light-ups have been extended, since the blossoms were so late this year.
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New Video: Tokyo’s Best Airport — Flying into Narita vs. Haneda
Which one should you use when flying to Tokyo?
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Updated Forecast: 2024 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Dates
They've been teasing us — but looks like they're about to bloom, at last.
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April 2024: 5 Events Not To Miss in Tokyo
A chance to see the infamous "penis festival", puppies, processions, and more!
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New Video: The Best eSIMs for Visiting Japan
We cover the main providers in Japan, including pricing, data speeds, and the convenience of installation.
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Mega Guide: 24 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Choose from parks, traditional gardens, mountains and more.
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The Hokuriku Arch Pass: Taking the Slow Route Between Tokyo and Osaka
Meander along Japan's "golden route" — exploring Nagano, Kanazawa and more.
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Spring Escapes: Top 7 Day Trips from Tokyo
Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo.
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Mimaru Tokyo Akasaka
Mimaru is a spacious apartment hotel in Akasaka that is popular with families. What’s the hotel like? The hotel is modern with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic. Despite being right on the busy Akasaka Dōri thoroughfare, the main entrance is to …
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Remm Roppongi
Remm, or "remm" as it is styled, is a large, modern hotel situated in the heart of Roppongi with sweeping urban vistas from the guest rooms. What’s the hotel like? The hotel has a fabulous location and well appointed rooms, but doesn't do much …
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Sequence Miyashita Park
Sequence hotels are a cheapo favorite. They are no-frills stylish and found in excellent locations --- a Japanese business hotel but for hipsters if you will. Apart from a frustrating self check-in experience (if your name isn't Japanese just …
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Nezu Jinja Shrine
Located northwest of Ueno Park, Nezu Jinja is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. In late April/early May, the shrine gardens are host to Tokyo's most renowned azalea festival.
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Meiji Jingu Gaien
Also known as Meiji Shrine Outer Garden, this sprawling open area is dotted with a huge number of facilities including stadiums, sports fields, a gallery, and a children's playground. The most popular entry to Meiji Jingugaien is from Aoyama …
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Mount Takao
Mount Takao is a popular, easy-to-access and easy-to-climb mountain on the west side of Tokyo. Topped with a temple, shrines, plenty of gift shops, eateries and other tourists—many of whom opt for the cable car rather than the hike to the top. …