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THE CAN’T MISS LIST

TOKYO

Last updated, June 2026

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

For more general information on Japan, visit our Japan Destinations Page, here.

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WHERE TO STAY

SHIBUYA

GINZA

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GETTING THERE

FLY INTO HANEDA

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SHINKANSEN FROM OTHER REGIONS IN JAPAN

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GETTING AROUND TOKYO

TRAIN

SUBWAY

SHINKANSEN (bullet train)

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THINGS TO DO AND SEE

ASAKUSA

CHIYODA CITY

HARAJUKU

KAMINARI-MON GATE

MARKETS

MT. FUJI

Did you know that you can also easily see Mt. Fuji from Tokyo on a clear day?!

SENSO-JI TEMPLE

SHIBUYA CROSSING

OMOIDE YOKOCHO

TEAMLABS TOKYO

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TOKYO DAY TRIPS

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CHINCHIBU

For natural beauty, culture, hiking, and festivals

HAKONE

For onsen and a stunning view of Mt Fuji

KAMAKURA

For seaside views of Mt Fuji

KAMOGAWA

Explore rice terraces, beaches, and waterfalls

MITO

For Kairakuen, it’s early spring garden with over 3,000 plum trees (ume trees)

MT FUJI/FUJI FIVE LAKES/FUJIKAWAGUCIKO

Get an up-close, cultural, view of this natural giant

NAGANO

Skiing, hot springs, and Jigokudani snow monkeys

NIKKO

Shrines and temples set in the natural beauty of a stunning National Park with waterfalls, hikes, and more

SAKURA

For cherry blossoms and a stunning view of Fuji

SHIRAKAWA-GO

To explore this unique historical town

BONUS!

KANSAI REGION

While, we recommend staying in the Kansai region for at least 4 days. If you’re strapped on time, you can pop over to one of these cities for a day trip! Osaka and Kyoto lie less than 15 minutes apart by Shinkansen.

HIRAGANA

KOBE

The home of Kobe beef and a perfect pit stop on the way back from Himeji

KYOTO

Our favorite city in Japan… so far!

The old capital of Japan. Food, markets, temples, culture, hikes, unique train rides, and day trips galore!

OSAKA

Bustling cultural city with markets, food, and nightlife

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FOOD

With so much to offer, here are a few of our convenient favorites foods in Tokyo:

Check out our JAPAN page for more!

RAMEN

SUSHI

TONKATSU

MATCHA

MISO

KAISEKI

OMAKASE (CHEFS CHOICE)

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PLACES TO EAT

TSKIJI FISH MARKET

TOYOSU SENKYAKU BANRAI

OMOIDE YOKOCHO

GOLDEN GAI

ICHIRAN RAMEN (24 HOUR LOCATION)

GONPACHI NISHI-AZABU (KILL BILL RESTAURANT)

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TOKYO TRAVEL TIPS

These are the top tips we would give to every traveler. For more, check out our Japan page, here.

1. FLY INTO HANEDA, NOT NARITA
2. BRING PAPER SOAP AND A HANDKERCHIEF FOR RESTROOM USE
3. USE A COIN PURSE
4. DOWNLOAD AND FILL SUICA CARD AHEAD OF TIME
5. USE A SIM CARD
6. BOOK TICKETS AHEAD

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TRAVEL TREATS

MASSAGES

ROOM WITH PRIVATE ONSEN

KNIVES

SEASONINGS

INSTANT RAMEN AND NOODLES

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