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20 best free things to do in TokyoAug 25, 2023 • 9 min read
Tokyo travel can blow the budget but this lot doesn't cost a yen. Here's the best of Tokyo for free.
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Tokyo
festivals and eventsThe best times to visit Tokyo: from spring cherry blossoms to winter lightsAug 24, 2023 • 6 min read
Cherry blossom in spring; festivals in summer; foliage in fall; and fewer crowds in winter: here's when to visit Tokyo.
sustainable travelHow to get around TokyoAug 24, 2023 • 11 min read
Tokyo is the world’s most populous city. Fortunately, its public transport system is up to the job.
activitiesThe 14 best things to do in TokyoAug 24, 2023 • 10 min read
Ever-fascinating Tokyo has endless things to do. But you can't miss these.
neighborhoodsTokyo's best neighborhoodsAug 23, 2023 • 18 min read
From Ginza to Shinjuku, here's a guide to Tokyo's diverse, atmospheric neighborhoods.
art and cultureGet into: Independent art in TokyoMar 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.
hotels8 unique places to stay in TokyoJun 6, 2022 • 7 min read
Japan's capital has plenty of ordinary hotels – but who comes to Tokyo for ordinary?
- art and cultureThe 7 best museums in Tokyo (that even Tokyoites are waiting in line to visit)
May 11, 2022 • 7 min read
From cutting-edge digital art to a world-renown animation museum, Tokyo's art scene has something for everyone.
beachesThe 7 best beaches near Tokyo: sand, surf and summer fireworks just two hours from the capitalApr 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.
wildlife and natureTokyo's 10 best parks and green spaces: stroll through beautiful garden sceneryApr 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.
- art and cultureAnime, arcades and pop-culture artifacts: a geek’s guide to Tokyo
Mar 2, 2022 • 6 min read
If you’re in Tokyo in search of manga and merchandise, here’s exactly where to look.
cyclingPopular sights and hidden gems of Tokyo and OsakaFeb 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
tours3 fantastic walking routes connect the best sights in TokyoFeb 9, 2022 • 6 min read
Connect multiple Tokyo sights on these wonderfully curated walks that showcase different parts of the city
hikingTokyo’s natural escapesOct 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
art and cultureThese attractions in Tokyo and Osaka will awaken your five sensesSep 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
beachesRediscover Tokyo by the seasonsSep 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.
cyclingReturning to the best of Tokyo and OsakaJul 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
foodRiding Japan’s ‘New Golden Route’: The vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and OsakaFeb 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
local voicesHow to live like a local in TokyoApr 2, 2020 • 5 min read
Get to know Tokyo from a local's perspective; Rebecca Milner shares her favorite places to avoid the crowds and best place for cheap eats.
historySelf-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt FujiFeb 5, 2020 • 4 min read
Beautiful, spiritual and lacking crowds, Mt Takao could be the perfect complement to a Mt Fuji trek, and one of Tokyo’s most enjoyable day trips.
artHere's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of JapanJan 20, 2020 • 5 min read
Make the most of your time in Japan by joining a group tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Intrepid Travel.