Tokyo Travel Stories

Mar 25, 2024 • 6 min read

Cherry blossom in spring; festivals in summer; foliage in fall; and fewer crowds in winter. Here's when to visit Tokyo.

Mar 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Heading to Tokyo? Avoid common pitfalls, respect local customs and make the most of your trip to the Japanese capital with these insider tips.

Mar 25, 2024 • 10 min read

Tokyo is full of fantastic things to do. Here's our list of the city's top experiences.

Mar 23, 2024 • 11 min read

Tokyo has one of the best public transport systems in the world and we've got all the insider info you need to use it. Here's how to get around Tokyo.

Mar 23, 2024 • 7 min read

Tokyo is expensive but you don't need to max out your credit card to enjoy. Our insider tips and tricks will stretch your yen and save your bank account.

Mar 22, 2024 • 5 min read

After enjoying Tokyo's charms, we recommend a day trip to see temples, hike mountains and bathe in hot springs. Here are the top day trips from Tokyo.

Mar 21, 2024 • 8 min read

Want to see the best of Tokyo without blowing the budget? Here's our list of the best things to do in the Japanese capital without spending a single yen.

Mar 14, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you’re after gadgets, high-end fashion or traditional Japanese crafts, these are the best neighborhoods to shop in Tokyo.

Jan 19, 2024 • 6 min read

From cutting-edge digital art to a world-renowned animation museum, Tokyo's art scene has something for everyone.

Aug 25, 2023 • 7 min read

Crowded, colorful and charismatic; Tokyo is great fun for families. Here are the best things to do with kids.

Mar 14, 2023 • 7 min read

Tokyo is known as a city of juxtapositions, but never is this more true than when you’re exploring the city's independent art scene. Here's how to do it.

Jun 6, 2022 • 6 min read

Japan's capital has plenty of ordinary hotels – but who comes to Tokyo for ordinary?

Apr 19, 2022 • 5 min read

Within two hours of Tokyo are some thriving beach towns, with cafe culture and vibrant surf scenes. Here are the very best.

Apr 19, 2022 • 6 min read

Tokyo's beautifully designed parks and gardens take the edge off the concrete jungle of the city. These are the best parks in Japan's capital.

Mar 2, 2022 • 5 min read

If you’re in Tokyo in search of manga and merchandise, here’s exactly where to look.

Feb 25, 2022 • 7 min read

Tokyo and Osaka are two world-class cities with famous sights and hidden corners that offer something for every traveler

Feb 9, 2022 • 6 min read

Connect multiple Tokyo sights on these wonderfully curated walks that showcase different parts of the city

Oct 11, 2021 • 7 min read

From forests to waves, there are several natural destinations within 2-3 hours of central Tokyo that will redefine your entire notion of Japan’s capital

Sep 29, 2021 • 8 min read

Prepare for a sensory awakening as we (re)discover an array of iconic destinations and attractions in Tokyo and Osaka – some classic, some brand new

Sep 22, 2021 • 6 min read

Whether it’s cherry blossoms in spring, cruises in summer, hiking in fall, or the tropical islands in winter, there's plenty in Tokyo for every season.

Jul 30, 2021 • 6 min read

As the world begins re-opening to tourism, we can start to dream about some familiar attractions in Tokyo and Osaka

Feb 17, 2021 • 8 min read

No places better represent the gamut of Japanese culture than Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and there's no better way to visit them than via Shinkansen