Curator’s statement
Tokyo is a popular travel destination and for good reason, as there is a plethora of options for whatever kind of traveler you are. For me, that was Japanese sports cars, Samurai training, mountain climbing, and more, but there's so much to explore regarding food, architecture, and beyond. If you can stomach the very long flight, the "biggest city in the world" is a beautiful place to immerse yourself in a whole different culture and create a wonderful trip.
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Things to do in Tokyo
Mt. Fuji
Get up close and personal with this majestic mountain about two hours outside the city, with breathtaking views and even an opportunity to climb over the summer months.
Samurai experience
Learn the way of the samurai with real swordsmen, getting a chance to learn the ways and history of Japan’s famous warriors
Car meet
If you’re into the car scene, Tokyo is one of the best places in the world to find real JDM cars and go out into the night to see how they run—you might even catch some Fast and Furious replicas there.
Shibuya Crossing
This is the busiest intersection in the world, so getting to cross it and check out the surrounding area is incredible.
Tokyo Tower
An orange tower in downtown Tokyo that the locals consider much better than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. You can get a great view of the city from here.
Sumo wrestling
Head to a sumo show to watch a classic sport in Japan, and, if you’re feeling bold enough, jump in the circle with them!
Imperial Palace
Explore Tokyo’s royal history alongside its peaceful green spaces around the impressive palace.
Places to eat & drink in Tokyo
Narisawa
Fine-dining restaurant serving a seasonal and carefully sourced menu of innovative Japanese dishes.
Gyopao Gyoza Roppongi
Here, you can get soup dumplings, fried gyoza, and Chinese-style dim sum in a compact, lantern-strung venue.
Kera Tokyo rooftop bar and restaurant
The name says it all—this rooftop bar offers a great view with authentic food and a fun atmosphere.
Hakushu Teppanyaki
This place serves hearty sirloin steaks and seafood plates, plus fried noodles for a tasteful dining experience.
Kaiten Sushi Toriton
A conveyor belt sushi chain with reasonable prices, perfect for sushi lovers.
Rare Tenda
Restaurant known for unique tempura bowls, including Wagyu beef, eel, and vegetable options.
Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito
Japanese dining location that uses the highest quality Wagyu beef, graded BMS 12, which represents the pinnacle of meat quality.
Wagyu Smash Burger (at Mt. Fuji)
Small food truck near a popular bus station of Mt. Fuji with amazing Wagyu burgers, incredibly friendly staff, and lively music. There’s even a portable heater for the tent area if you’re there during the winter.
Need to know
Tokyo is a very modern city featuring everything the mind could think of. Your credit card will work pretty much everywhere, but it's a good idea to have a bit of cash for transportation, small shops, and food carts. Although many signs have English and some people speak it, have a translation app ready to go such as Papago. Further, Google Maps works like a charm here, especially if you'd like to venture onto public transport—it shows you every route. People do not jaywalk here, so follow the lights when walking down streets. Finally, one important thing to keep in mind is that Tokyo is huge, so plan out the main things you'd like to do and factor in transportation time. As long as you're prepared, this city makes for an awesome time and can seem like a whole other world.
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