line of scarlett torii gates lining a staircase at Hie Shrine, Tokyo

Our 10 Favorite Shrines and Temples in Tokyo

When you think of temples in Japan, you probably think of Kyoto – after all, it does have some jaw-dropping gold ones, ‘silver’ ones, and even one with hundreds of bright red torii gates – but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some beautiful or interesting shrines and temples in Tokyo too. Like these…

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How to Have a Perfect Day Trip to Nikko (with our local tips)

Nikko is one of the most popular day trips from Tokyo – but what should you do with just one day to spend in the town? We asked a local expert for his best tips on what to see in Nikko in one day, where to shop, and what and where to eat. Don’t plan your Nikko day trip without it.

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Our Favorite Tokyo Guidebooks – For Your Type of Travel

When looking for a guidebook to help you plan your Tokyo trip it’s important to find one that suits the type of traveler you are. So we scoured the shelves and found the best Tokyo travel book for foodies, shoppers, those with kids, those visiting Tokyo for the very first time, confused or nervous travelers – and more.

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