About
Experience the vibrant capital, perfect for first-timers with iconic spots like Shibuya and Asakusa.
Why go
- Feels like living in a movie
- The food scene is the best in the world
- Incredible shopping, amazing food and so much opportunity and life around the city
Must try
- Ramen
- Sushi
- Shibuya crossing
- Teamlab planets
- Shinjuku
Pro tips
- Use suica or pasmo card on your phone for transport
- Fly into haneda airport, it's closer to the city
- Plan your days by neighborhood to minimize travel time
- Book popular tickets like teamlab, shibuya sky, trains in advance
- Use tabelog for restaurant recommendations
Good to know
- Don't expect locals to speak english everywhere
- Don't tip; it can be seen as an insult
- Carry cash, some smaller vendors/shops are cash only
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