Tokyo for the intrepid traveller
Tokyo, capital of Japan, is a vibrant mega city with so much to offer. Tokyo is home to 10% of Japan’s total population. Imperial Palaces, temples, shrines and modern skyscrapers, bullet trains and colourful shopping centres. Tokyo has it all.
Tokyo Tips, Good to Know
Distance from London
Just under 12 hours by direct flight.
Population
38 million people.
Shibuya Crossing
Known as the busiest pedestrian crossing in the World.
Hanami Season
Cherry blossom season which happens every year for two weeks during April.
A SHORT LIST OF THINGS TO DO WHILE VISITING TOKYO.
Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi & Hakone National Park by Bullet Train.
- Enjoy a full day guided excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Fuji and a sightseeing cruise at the scenic Lake Ashi, in Hakone National Park.Travel will be organised by coach and bullet train.
Japanese evening food tasting tour.
- A great opportunity to learn about Japanese cuisine, including traditional food and drink tasting.
Tokyo bar hopping tour.
- Another variation where you will be exploring popular small bars in the Shinjuku district.
Tokyo’s Yanaka district walking tour.
- Visit Yanaka Cemetery, Kayaba Coffee and Scai The Bathouse, a modern art gallery well known in Tokyo. Visit the popular Yanaka Ginza old shopping district.
LGBTQ+ Tokyo past and present tour.
- Visit Tokyo’s gay district with a local guide. Enjoy dinner a drinks in a couple of popular gay bars. Gay scene is not huge in Tokyo but Shinjuku 2 Chome and Asakusa are definitely the “Boys town” of Tokyo. Regardless of your sexual orientation, you will definitely enjoy a great evening out.
Tokyo Manga and Anime Tour.
- Japan is known for its manga culture. This tour will give you an insight on Akihabara district, Tokyo’s cultural hub for manga fans.
Other popular things to do while visiting Tokyo:
- Kimono experience, a hidden gem food tour in Shimbashi, personalised food tours, full day Harajuku and Shibuya tour, attend a tea ceremony, cycling tours, guided tours of Tokyo’s temples and shrines.
Map of Tokyo
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