Nikko Day Trip Itinerary
Make the most of a day out in the lush mountain town of Nikko, located just under 2 hours away from Tokyo, with our Nikko Day Trip Itinerary.
Best Wagyu In Tokyo
If you love beef, there are few better places on the planet to eat it than in Japan. ‘Wagyu’ is typically associated with Kobe beef outside of Japan, but the word literally just means ‘Japanese beef’. Once you arrive in Japan, you’ll realise there’s much more than Kobe beef in the world of wagyu. Here is our guide to the best wagyu in Tokyo.
Recommended Tokyo Art Museums
Tokyo is up there with the great art cities of the world with many excellent art museums to choose from. We’ve collected the best Tokyo art museums with information on how to visit each one.
Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya
The Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya is an apartment-style hotel with rooms that include simple cooking facilities and in-room laundry facilities. It’s very well located a short walk from Shibuya Station. Rates are firmly in the luxury category.
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
For all the essentials, see my First Time In Tokyo guide
For ideas on how to structure your trip, see my list of Tokyo Itineraries
Here’s a comprehensive list of Things To Do In Tokyo for inspiration and to book ahead where necessary
Do you want help planning your Japan trip? My team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
See my one page guide on Where To Stay In Tokyo for the best neighborhoods and my top hotel picks in every price range
There have been some superb new hotels opening in Tokyo in recent years – see Tokyo’s Best New Hotels for an overview
You can buy a Japan eSim or SIM card or an unlimited data pocket wifi router online before you arrive in Japan for collection on arrival
View my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
See if the Japan Rail Pass is right for you
Why it’s essential to have travel insurance for Japan
Travellers to Japan no longer need to supply proof of Covid vaccination or a negative test. We have all the latest news on visiting Japan

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