Tokyo · 122 places scored
The best of Tokyo, answered like a local friend.
Tokyo rewards the curious — let me walk you from neon crossings to quiet shrine gardens and the backstreet noodle counters locals actually queue for.
The Top 10 lists
Top 10 Restaurants
19 places · Top: Ishikawa (石かわ)
Top 10 Cafés & Coffee
20 places · Top: Cafe de l'Ambre
Top 10 Bars & Nightlife
20 places · Top: Shinjuku Golden Gai
Top 10 Parks & Outdoors
12 places · Top: Rikugien Garden
Top 10 Attractions
17 places · Top: Imperial Palace
Top 5 Museums
9 places · Top: Tokyo National Museum
Top 5 Markets & Food Halls
9 places · Top: Toyosu Market (Public Viewing Areas)
Top 5 Neighborhoods
7 places · Top: Shimokitazawa
Neighborhoods to know
Planning & local guides
Day Trips From Tokyo Worth the Train RideGetting Around Tokyo Without a Word of JapaneseImperial Palace East GardensKamakura and the Great Buddha (Kotoku-in)Meiji Jingu Shrine (明治神宮)Narita or Haneda: Getting Into the City Like a LocalSuica, Pasmo, and the Art of the Tokyo TrainTokyo Etiquette: What Locals Actually Care About
Where to stay in Tokyo
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Sports & live events in Tokyo
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