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Tokyo Insider

By Tatsuhito Watatani

Insider Recommendations
Must See
World Trade Center has the best views of traditional and modern Tokyo
Elevate your perception with an overview of the city’s sights.
Must Eat
Take a walk down Omoide Yokocho and pop into any bar for a break
Beer, bar food and banter with friends – a recipe for a great evening.
Must See
The energy in the sleepless town of Kabukichō will keep you awake
From sushi dinners to street photography, there’s never a dull moment.
Must Do
A visit to Cat Cafe MoCHA is just what you need to perk you up
Feline therapy after a day of exploration will have you feelin’ fine.
Must Do
Enjoy your tea set at Nakajima Tea Shop like shoguns used to
Go into zen mode while you have your matcha and manjuu.
Must See
Be welcomed by hundreds of maneki-neko when you go to Gotokuji Temple
Those seeking peace will attain a cat’s level of zen here.
Must Eat
A crepe is your must-have accessory when exploring Harajuku
Don’t let the quirky fashion distract you from the tasty snacks.
Must Eat
Ameyoko hits the sweet spot with tasty and affordable food
You’ll feel like a kid in a candy store with the variety of cuisines.
Must Do
MariCar makes Mario Kart come to life on the streets of Tokyo
Why walk across Shibuya Crossing when you can drive through?
Must See
Tradition never goes out of style at Asakusa
Look out for surprises of sumo proportions while you’re here.
Must Do
Every day is a throwback day at Edo-Tokyo Museum
Get a glimpse of 400 years of history and culture in Tokyo.
Must Stay
Read yourself to sleep every night at Book and Bed Tokyo
Fiction or non-fiction, Japanese or foreign language – it’s your call.
Must Eat
Meat your fuel for exploring Tokyo’s oldest temple at Asakusa Menchi
This union of beef and pork is one that must be witnessed firsthand.
Must Do
Even adults can play dress up too with a kimono experience
Add to the authenticity of your visit to Tokyo’s oldest temple.
Must See
Getting across the Shibuya Crossing is both simple and complicated
Crossing with 3,000 requires more than just looking both ways.
Must Eat
There’s nothing fishy about the freshness of the produce at Marukita
Food tastes better when it’s accompanied by a side of friendly staff.
Must Do
The variety at Shinyokohama Raumen Museum won’t leave you stranded
Hopeless ramen-tics will love getting the back story on these noodles.
Must Stay
No one minds getting into hot water at Asakusa Rox Matsuri-yu
Soak your fatigue away as you take in the view of the Tokyo Skytree.
MUST SEE
World Trade Center has the best views of traditional and modern Tokyo
Be welcomed by hundreds of maneki-neko when you go to Gotokuji Temple
Getting across the Shibuya Crossing is both simple and complicated
The energy in the sleepless town of Kabukichō will keep you awake
Tradition never goes out of style at Asakusa
MUST EAT
Ameyoko hits the sweet spot with tasty and affordable food
A crepe is your must-have accessory when exploring Harajuku
Meat your fuel for exploring Tokyo’s oldest temple at Asakusa Menchi
Take a walk down Omoide Yokocho and pop into any bar for a break
There’s nothing fishy about the freshness of the produce at Marukita
MUST DO
A visit to Cat Cafe MoCHA is just what you need to perk you up
The variety at Shinyokohama Raumen Museum won’t leave you stranded
Even adults can play dress up too with a kimono experience
MariCar makes Mario Kart come to life on the streets of Tokyo
Every day is a throwback day at Edo-Tokyo Museum
Enjoy your tea set at Nakajima Tea Shop like shoguns used to
MUST STAY
Read yourself to sleep every night at Book and Bed Tokyo
No one minds getting into hot water at Asakusa Rox Matsuri-yu

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