Tokyo is a perpetual state of organised wonder. The most Michelin-starred city on the planet, an immaculate public transport system, neighbourhoods that feel like different universes, and a culture that elevates everything from vending-machine coffee to ramen noodles to an art form. Shibuya's crossing, the serenity of a Shinto shrine, a kaiseki dinner, karaoke at 3am - Tokyo is relentlessly, joyfully alive.
- 01Ramen at Ichiran
- 02Sushi at Tsukiji
- 03Tonkatsu at Maisen
- 04Yakitori under the train tracks in Yurakucho
Carry cash - many smaller restaurants and shops are cash-only.
IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) work on almost every train and bus in the city.
Visiting in cherry blossom season (late March to early April)? Book accommodation 6+ months ahead.
Google Maps works excellently for Tokyo transit - use it freely.
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Tokyo is still primarily a cash society - prepare accordingly
Despite being ultra-modern, an estimated 40% of Tokyo businesses are cash-only.
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things to do in Tokyo
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