The Ultimate Tokyo Travel Guide For First Timers (Updated 2020)
Tokyo is a wonderful tourist destination, offering an amazing mix of traditions and the ultra-modern. I was blown away by the countless entertainment, shopping, culture and dining options in this vibrant city! It might seem quite overwhelming for first timers, therefore I have created a travel guide of this city below.
1. Logistics
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2. Accommodation
3. Itinerary
4. Best of Tokyo
5. What To Do In Tokyo
Shinjuku
Harajuku
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- 10 Interesting Things To See and Do at Meiji Shrine
- 10 Awesome Things to Do at Takeshita Street
Shibuya
Chuo / Koto
- 10 Best Places to Shop in Ginza
- Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari – Amazing Onsen Theme Park
- The Ultimate Guide to Toyosu Market (formerly Tsukiji Market)
Day Trips
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- Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu – Huge Premium Outlet Mall
6. What To Eat In Tokyo
Shinjuku
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- Ichiran – Delicious Tonkotsu Ramen in Private Booths
- Ichiran Opens Muslim-Friendly Outlets in Japan
- Fuunji 風雲児 – Fantastic Tsukemen Ramen in Shinjuku
- Nabezo – Sumptuous Japanese Hotpot Buffet With Wagyu Beef
- Tsunahachi – Venerable Tempura Restaurant in Shinjuku
- The Alley Lujiaoxiang – Delicious Brown Sugar Milk and Aurora Drinks
- Alfred Tea Room – Pink Themed Cafe Serving Bubble Tea and Pastries
- Narikura – Michelin Bib Gourmand Tonkatsu
- Ken’s Cafe Tokyo – Super Delicious Chocolate Cake
Harajuku
- 10 Best Places To Eat In Harajuku
- 8 Must Try Food At Takeshita Street
- Harajuku Gyozaro – Heavenly Gyoza in Tokyo
- Luke’s Lobster – Famous Lobster Rolls in Japan
- Flippers (Tokyo) – Famous Kiseki Soufflé Pancakes
- Eiswelt Gelato – Super Adorable Emoji-Themed Gelatos
- Totti Candy Factory – Instagram Worthy Rainbow Cotton Candy
- Marion Crepes – Famous Japanese Crepe Store
- Zaku Zaku – Crispy Choux Pastry With Fresh Hokkaido Cream Fillings
- Bills Omotesando – Aussie Style Cafe With Ricotta Hotcakes
- Starbucks Omotesando – Gorgeous Rooftop Garden and Awesome Views
Shibuya
Chiyoda
Tokyo Station
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- Press Butter Sand – Butter Cookies with Caramel and Cream Fillings
- Tokyo Banana – Fluffy Sponge Cake with Banana Custard Filling
- New York Perfect Cheese – Cheese Snacks Sold Out Daily By Noon
- Yoku Moku – Cigare Butter Cookies Made with Hokkaido Butter
- Calbee Plus – Fried Potato Crisps With Royce Chocolate
Toshima
Chuo / Koto
- Ladurée Ginza – Opulent French Cafe with Lovely Macarons
- 10 Must-Try Delicious Foods At Tsukiji Outer Market
- 12 Best Restaurants at Toyosu Fish Market (formerly Tsukiji Market)
- Iso Sushi – Authentic Sushiya at Toyosu Fish Market
Instant Noodles
- Nakiryu Dandan Instant Ramen – One Michelin Star Instant Noodles
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- Ippudo Tonkotsu Instant Ramen – Comes Really Close to The Real Thing
Tokyo DisneySea
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