Travel Tips
One day in Tokyo - Trip Plan itinerary recommendation
Tokyo, Japan
This is a 1-day itinerary for Tokyo including: Asakusa ->Akihabara -> Shibuya -> Meiji Jingu -> Harajuku ->Shinjuku.This plan was curated by professionals, so it's a perfect plan for you and your family to spen a great day in Tokyo. If you'd like to know ...
Coelho Costa Junior
Dec 04, 2024
Transportation
What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?
Tokyo, Japan
Hello, Japan lovers! I’m often asked “What is the most efficient way to get around Tokyo by public transportation?” As a Tokyo local guide, the answer differs depends on your preferences and your itinerary in Japan. I'd like to introduce the basic know...
Kaori S.
Oct 01, 2024
Anime & Manga
10 Best Places for Pokémon Go in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
TLDR: The 10 best places for Pokémon Go in Tokyo are: Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya, Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Akihabara, Roppongi, Tokyo Tower, Ueno Park, Imperial Palace, Shinjuku and Odaibai.This list is not ranked in any specific order. And if you don't like to ...
Coelho Costa Junior
Sep 12, 2024
Things To Do
10 Must-Go Shopping Destinations in Shibuya
Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya is a popular shopping district within Tokyo where you can find a variety of places for entertainment and recreation such as shopping malls, restaurants and bars, karaoke centers, and more. Tourists who visit Japan almost always include shopping as...
Yuri Sakurada
Sep 12, 2024
Things To Do
10 Best Onsen (Hot Springs) Around Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
What is an "onsen"?An "onsen" (温泉) is a natural Japanese hot spring facility that comes in many types and shapes, but usually includes either an outdoor or indoor bathing facility. When visiting Japan, you can find onsens usually as part of a hotel, tradi...
Coelho Costa Junior
Aug 16, 2024
Things To Do
6 Best Places To Go In Tokyo At Night
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo comes to life at night. The best places to experience nightlife in Tokyo are Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Roppongi and Tokyo Tower. In Tokyo, you can find every thing, from cheap bars and izakayas to fine dining and exclusive clubs. After sunset, there...
Amy Dodgson
Aug 06, 2024
Things To Do
Tokyo Neon Lights: The 5 Best Spots to See Tokyo at Night
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo’s neon lights are something to see for those of you who don’t live in a modern asphalt jungle like Tokyo. They are on throughout the night 7 days a week, and they’re so bright it’s like the city doesn’t go to sleep at all. The lights of Tokyo are so...
Akane Nagata
Aug 06, 2024
Things To Do
7 days in Tokyo - What to do, where to go, itinerary ideas and more
Tokyo, Japan
You would want to experience the most out of Tokyo during your short visit to Tokyo, right? Doesn’t matter how long or short it is. So, if you’re lucky enough to have 7 days to spend in Tokyo, and looking for ideas of what to do and where to go, I’ve got ...
Kenzia Valetta
Aug 06, 2024
Transportation
3 Ways To Get To Disneyland From Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Today I will explain to you how to get to Tokyo Disneyland from the main tourist spots. There are three ways to do it: by bus, by train, and by car. When you've arrived at the park, you can then utilize the Disney Transportation: the Monorail and the Crui...
Ro Mi
Aug 06, 2024
Things To Do
Tokyo Imperial Palace - Opening Hours, How To Get There, And What To Do
Tokyo, Japan
When visiting Tokyo, I bet that you would want to take a peek of the Imperial Palace. However, you might not know when is it opened and what you can do there. Here in this article, I will discuss all the things you need to know about Tokyo Imperial Palac...
Fidelia Alamsjah
Aug 06, 2024
Itinerary Ideas
Visiting Tokyo With Kids: Things To Do
Tokyo, Japan
The best things to do in Tokyo include Tokyo Character Street, Ueno Park, Tokyo Dome City, Disneyland Tokyo and Kiddy Land. Tokyo is so well organized that it is easy to go around using its public transportation, which makes traveling with your family a p...
Gustavo Braga
Aug 06, 2024
Itinerary Ideas
Tokyo with your family? Here some great places you must visit!
Tokyo, Japan
Hello everyone!!!We went together through a lot of places in Tokyo in each blog, but what can we do if we go with our family?1. AsakusaAsakusa is known for being the most important entertainment district in Tokyo. The most famous attraction in Asakusa is ...
Ro Mi
Aug 06, 2024
Things To Do
The Top 5 Places to Visit in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
If you are planning on visiting Tokyo, and wondering where to go, then these five places are a must-see. Each of the areas features a unique character and style, from the fashionable area of Harajuku, to the electronic town of Akihabara, there is plenty t...
Luke Kinsella
Aug 06, 2024
Things To Do
A Handy Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) Guide In Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Where To Go Tokyo: The most common spots in Tokyo are Ueno Park, Yoyogi, Shinjuku Gyoen, or Chidori-ga-fuchi (next to the Imperial palace) are the most popular spots.Kyoto: Maruyama Park, next to Yasukuni Jinja, is the most popular.Osaka: Kema Sakuranomiy...
Erina Morgan
Jul 10, 2024
Things To Do
Singing Without Spectators: HitoKara
Tokyo, Japan
Hitorikaraoke, a combination of hitori (by oneself) and karaoke, are karaoke booths especially for one person. The booths at OneKara in and around Tokyo are miniscule. But that’s all you need for one person. Singing karaoke, leisure time consumption numbe...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 09, 2024
General
Shake it at one of Tokyo's Dancing Schools
Tokyo, Japan
Get your groove on and workout while hopping around on your favorite music. Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, modern or rock and roll, anything is possible! Nao Dance Academy One of the main schools for dance in Tokyo, Noa Dance Academy offers a myriad of ge...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 09, 2024
Things To Do
Be Above All of Tokyo at the Tocho: How To Access The Tokyo Metropolitan Govt. Building Observatorie
Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building has two towers, which are both open for public. Not only fun to go to for the magnificent view, but the souvenirs here are great!North TowerApart from a different view than you’d have from the South Observatory, ...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 09, 2024
Things To Do
Poolside Tanning or Workout? 3 of Tokyo's Better Pools
Tokyo, Japan
Is swimming your workout of choice? Many pools are part of gyms that only allow members, so finding a publicly accessible pool can be quite a hassle. Unless, of course, you’re reading my list below ↓Tokyo Prince Hotel Sky Pool A luxury pool with a match...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 09, 2024
Travel Tips
The Office Away From the Office: Where To Get Work Done In Tokyo (Business Travel)
Tokyo, Japan
Where to work when you are in Tokyo A ‘home away from home’ is often not hard to find; every other website claims to offer you the nicest of hotel rooms at the sharpest of prices. However, what if you have some work to do, and you need a quiet place to ...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 09, 2024
Things To Do
Animals in the City: Ikebukuro Aquarium
Tokyo, Japan
Ikebukuro’s Sunshine Aquarium reopened in 2011 as a state-of-the-art metropolitan aquarium. It features cool attractions like the “Sunshine Aqua Ring” with its view of sea lions or penguins swimming overhead and the dreamlike “Jellyfish Tunnel.” You can ...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 05, 2024
Things To Do
Run Around The Imperial Palace
Tokyo, Japan
The grounds of the Imperial Palace used to be swarming with samurai in shining armour, ready to fend off an attack to the Shogun, who resided in the castle. Nowadays, some 140 years later, the swift samurai have been replaced with swift Tokyoites in flash...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 05, 2024
Things To Do
Take a Hike on Mt Takao
Tokyo, Japan
Mt Takao is perfect for beginners. Its slope is not too steep, mostly well paved and equipped with signboards and picnic tables. Halfway up is a fabulous view of Tokyo and Kawasaki city, a view reserved for the climbers since you cannot get there with the...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 05, 2024
General
How To Get Active and Stay Fit On Holiday In Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Visiting Japan soon? No need to leave your training condition at the mercy of the fast-food-ramen joints, ubiquitous escalators and enticing cakes and sweets. Even on holiday (or business trip) you can work out and stay fit. Living in Japan, I was always ...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 03, 2024
Transportation
Explore Japan With the Cutest Ride: Japanese Buses
Tokyo, Japan
The Buses of Japan image courtesy of images.1233.tw The Japanese bus, or 'basu'There are basically two types of buses in Japan: long distance buses, and local buses. Long distance buses run both during the day and in the night (the so-called ‘night bus’ o...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 02, 2024
Food & Drink
Have A Drink With Gyaru At The Gyaru Café
Tokyo, Japan
10sion The different styles within the 'gyaru' genre are extremely fluid, with their adherents as one of the most mobile and online groups of people in Japan. If you want to stay up-to-date, a visit to this café, located in the more gyaru-dense area of To...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 02, 2024
Food & Drink
A Short Guide To Japanese Sake
Tokyo, Japan
A Short Guide to Japanese SakeJapanese cuisine is conquering the world, and with it comes Japanese sake. However, many people are not familiar with the drink (yet). What are the different kinds? What kind of dishes does it pair well with? What temperature...
Mieke Aarsman
Jul 02, 2024
Food & Drink
Ramen: The Easy Tour Guide
Tokyo, Japan
Ramen is one of the most popular types of meal in Japan. Coming from China, Japan developed its own unique characteristics, styles and flavor. From the many restaurants avaiable nearby train stations, busy avenues, Ramen can be found everywhere. Not only ...
Gustavo Braga
Jul 01, 2024
Anime & Manga
Tokyo's Top 10 Sites for Anime and Manga Lovers
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, and in particular Akihabara, has a plethora of museums, shops, cafes, and other sites targeted towards anime and manga lovers. As such, Tokyo has become a popular tourist destination known worldwide. Below we will introduce Japan's 10 most popula...
GoWithGuide Official blogger
Jun 28, 2024
Things To Do
Shinto Shrine: Top 7 Shinto Shrines You Must Visit in Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Shinto shrines are one of the popular sightseeing spots for foreign tourists in Tokyo. You’ll find them just about anywhere in Japan along with Buddhist temples. The sizes of these shrines can be varied. The ones with the largest grounds can take about an...
Akane Nagata
Jun 25, 2024
Things To Do
13 Top Tokyo Tourist Attractions According To Local Guides
Tokyo, Japan
There are so many Tokyo tourist attractions, that when you visit this city, it’s hard to know what to go and see. This blog introduces the top 13 best sightseeing spots in Tokyo that are chosen by GoWithGuide local guides. You can’t go wrong with these ch...
Akane Nagata
Jun 25, 2024
Things To Do
Tokyo Skytree: Restaurant, Fee, Station & More
Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo Skytree is one of the symbols of Tokyo. It’s a 634-meter structure built as a television broadcasting tower. It is the world’s tallest tower and was also the second-tallest structure in the world when it was completed in May 2012. There is a lar...
Akane Nagata
Jun 25, 2024
Travel Tips
Shinkansen Tickets, Prices, Speed & Travel Tips
Tokyo, Japan
Riding the “Shinkansen” is one of the fun and practical things you can do in Japan. A “Shinkansen” or bullet train is an amazingly fast express train that connects one major city to another, all across Japan. You can see more of the country from the windo...
Akane Nagata
Jun 25, 2024