Tokyo

Sights

• Senso-ji, Asakusa – The city's oldest temple, with the red Kaminarimon gate and a shopping street.
• Shibuya Crossing – The famous scramble crossing – most impressive from above.
• Meiji Shrine – A peaceful forest in the middle of the city, right next to Harajuku.
• Shinjuku – Skyscrapers, neon signs and the tiny bars of Golden Gai.
• Tokyo Skytree – Japan's tallest tower, with views to Mount Fuji on a clear day.
• Imperial Palace East Gardens – Well-kept gardens with old castle walls in the centre.

Food & nightlife

• Sushi for breakfast – Around the Tsukiji outer market, fresh fish is served from early morning.
• Ramen – Every neighbourhood has its noodle bar – often with a ticket machine at the door.
• Izakaya – Japanese pubs with lots of small dishes to share.
• Depachika – The food halls in department store basements.

Day trips

• Hakone – Hot springs, a lake cruise and, with luck, a view of Mount Fuji.
• Nikko – Ornate shrines in the forest and waterfalls in the mountains.
• Kamakura – The Great Buddha and seaside temples, an hour away by train.

Good to know

When to go

March–May, October–November

Getting around

Metro and JR trains with an IC card (Suica or Pasmo); trains run from Narita or Haneda airport into the city.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary.

Power

Plug type A/B, 100 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

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