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The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
If the Edo Tokyo Museum is for not just Edo lovers but anyone interested in Tokyo, then the Fukagawa Edo Museum is more for the otaku of the old …
Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryuin is part of the Sensoji group of temples. A famous scenic spot in Edo (old Tokyo), often depicted by many ukiyo-e …
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 …
A historic sake brewery that has been producing nihonshu since at least 1702. It is one of the oldest breweries in all of Tokyo. What to expect? …
Yanaka Ginza, a shotengai or shopping street between Sendagi and Nippori is taste of old Tokyo. Dilapidation is key in this neighborhood, where …
A flood protection overflow tank for the nearby Edo River on an absolutely massive scale.
The famous Kabuki-za Theater can be found in Tokyo's lavish Ginza neighborhood. The art of Kabuki is a 400-year-old Japanese dance-drama, and …
POLA is the Avon of Japan. They're known for their cosmetics and toiletries sold by sales people who are often housewives. The company also …
A park on the western side of Ikebukuro Station with mature cherry trees, grassy areas and childrens play equipment. Not to be confused with the …
Shisui Premium Outlets is a good place for a shopaholic to pass the time during a long layover. Access: Direct bus from Narita Airport or 15- to …
Gajoen is a luxury hotel adjacent to the Meguro River just down the hill from Meguro Station. The hotel is a popular wedding venue and they often …
Gokokuji, east of Ikebukuro Station, is a beautiful wooden Buddhist temple founded in 1681 by the fifth shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi in honor of …
Nogi Shrine (乃木神社, Nogi-jinja) is a shrine dedicated to and built on the property of the Meiji-era army general and educator Nogi Maresuke. …
A supermarket in the basement of the Akasaka Sacas complex that is open from 7 in the morning until 10 at night. It has lots of bento and …
Yoshiike is a supermarket in Akasaka that is known for a wide array of fresh seafood. The prices are comparable with Niku no Hanamasa just around …
A wholesale supermarket (mainly aimed at the local restaurant trade) that features big sizes and (mostly) lower prices.
Yamaya Akasaka branch has a huge selection of beer, wine and spirits for quite reasonable prices. Yamaya is also one of the very best value …