Tokyo, Second Time Round · Part 1
A Second Day in Yanaka, Tokyo
A second-time day in Yanaka and Nezu, best Tuesday to Saturday. Cemetery, shrine, a late class, and dinner near Sendagi.
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Tokyo, Second Time Round · Part 2
Shimokitazawa, then Kichijoji
A second-time day from Shimokitazawa to Kichijoji. Skip Tuesday and Thursday.
Tokyo, Second Time Round · Part 3
Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai
A second-time Shinjuku day, best on Monday or Tuesday. Observatories, Fuunji, Nakano Broadway, then Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai.
Tokyo, Second Time Round · Part 4
From Tsukiji to Tsukishima
A second-time day from Tsukiji to Tsukishima, best on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Temple, garden, Ginza, and monjayaki.
Tokyo for First-Timers · Part 1
Tokyo for First-Timers: Asakusa and Skytree
A first-timer day through Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree: Kaminarimon, Senso-ji, Asakusa Imahan, the Sumida River walk, and Kaiten Sushi Toriton.
Tokyo for First-Timers · Part 2
Meiji, Harajuku and Omotesando
A first-timer day from Meiji Jingu through Takeshita Street, Omohara Forest, Cat Street, and Omotesando Hills.
Tokyo for First-Timers · Part 3
Shibuya and Shinjuku Gyoen
A first-timer day from Shinjuku Gyoen to Hachiko, the Shibuya scramble, and Shibuya Sky.
Tokyo for First-Timers · Part 4
Akihabara, teamLab and Tokyo Tower
A first-timer day from Akihabara to teamLab Borderless and Tokyo Tower. Not a Wednesday.
First Time in Japan · Part 1
First Time in Japan: Tokyo in 3 to 4 Days
A relaxed first-timer Tokyo itinerary: one or two neighbourhoods a day, mornings for the big sights, afternoons free, and a flexible last day.
First Time in Japan · Part 2
First Time in Japan: Things to Eat
What to eat on a first trip to Japan: Ichiran ramen, Tsukiji sushi, yakitori alleys, department-store food halls, konbini snacks and Tokyo's monjayaki.
First Time in Japan · Part 3
First Time in Japan: What You Should Know
Practical tips for a first trip to Japan: getting a Suica card, carrying cash, tipping and train etiquette, last trains, and staying online.
First Time in Japan · Part 4
First Time in Japan: Airport to Tokyo
Getting from Narita or Haneda into Tokyo on a first trip: the Skyliner, Narita Express, Keikyu, the monorail, airport buses, taxis and late arrivals.