Giant Godzilla on top of the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku, one of the best areas to stay in Tokyo for first timers

Where to Stay in Tokyo – on Your First Trip

One of the first things you need to decide when planning your trip to Tokyo is where, in this enormous city, you want to stay. There are thousands of hotels to pick from and a lot of different neighborhoods in which you could base yourself – but, if you’re a first-time traveler here are the five most popular areas that you might want to consider.

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View of Tokyo Skytree from across the river in Asakusa where you start our four day Tokyo itinerary

How to Spend Four Days in Tokyo

I think four days is the minimum amount of time you should spend in Tokyo if you want to see the main sights – but, how should you break up your time? Our four-day Tokyo itinerary includes all the must-sees and a few surprises …

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the main hall at Senso-ji temple Tokyo

How Long Should You Spend in Tokyo?

Trying to decide how long to spend in each destination of your Japan trip is tricky as, the more you research the more you find to do so, let us help you decide how long you should spend in each place – starting with how long you should spend in Tokyo.

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Sign in Tokyo that reads 'I love Kabuchiko' in red neon

Is Kabukicho a Safe Place to Stay in Tokyo?

Shinjuku is one of the most popular areas for tourists, and it’s easy to see why. It’s the Tokyo of your Bladerunner dreams, full of neon lights and talking screens, plus, it’s jam-packed with bars and restaurants, and having nighttime options on your doorstep is handy when you’ve already walked 15km sightseeing that day! However, … Read more

View from the top of the Shibuya Sky roof Tokyo

Tokyo Skytree vs Tokyo Tower or Shibuya Sky: Which Should You Visit?

They have three of the best views in Tokyo, but which one should you add to your itinerary? Having finally got up Tokyo Tower and Skytree on our latest trip, we realized they all have their selling points – and so, we’ve decided to give suggestions for the type of traveler you might be. So, here’s how to decide which is the best observation deck in Tokyo for you – Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, or Shibuya Sky?

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A Tokyo night scene showing a busy night life district full of people and lit up sights. A bright pink title over the top says Eugene Levy's Tokyo - it looks like a TV show intro.

Eugene Levy’s Tokyo – Where to Find the Art Restaurant & More

In Apple TV’s recent show The Reluctant Traveler, actor Eugene Levy travels the world like a fish out of water – but even he fell in love with Tokyo by the end of his trip. But where exactly did he visit?

We’ve put together a list of exactly how to do Tokyo like Eugene Levy – including the hotel he stayed in and the amazing art restaurant he visited.

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