Tokyo is one of the most interesting travel destinations in the world. Tokyo Travel Guide highlights both the exotic and the hi-tech aspects of this lively city. The best itineraries and Tokyo travel guide suggest that tourists should savor both the traditional and the funky lifestyles in Japan.
Tokyo Travel Guides suggest spring and autumn as the best times to visit the city. The beautiful pink and white Sakura blooms in spring and the leaves change to the color of burnished copper and bronze during autumn. Summers are warm and humid. August is the hottest month. Monsoons bring heavy rainfall. Winters are often bitterly cold and there is occasional snowfall.
Some of the tourist attractions to enjoy on a Tokyo Vacation are-
- The Areas of Asakusa, Ginza, Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinjuku are interesting areas to explore. The visitors can check out the latest electronics products at the cheapest prices, funky accessories, Japanese fashion retail outlets, restaurants and bars, Ryokans and myriad entertainment options.
- Visitors can enjoy cruising down the River Sumida or the Inogashira Park Lake.
- Baseball is a national obsession and any game by the Yomiuri Giants or the Tokyo Yakult Swallows are widely attended. Sumo Wrestling is a traditional sport favored by the Japanese.
- Tourists also come to watch the iconic Sakura or cherry blossoms during spring.
- There are several sentos or public spas in Tokyo where one can enjoy a massage and a soak.
- Kids can freak out at the Sanrio Puroland, which is home to the famous Hello Kitty and at the Tokyo Disneyland.
- Harajuku's Takeshita Street and Omotesando are youth hangouts and a great place for tourists to see the cutting edge Japanese punk fashions.
- Japanese are crazy about Karaoke and almost every bar has a karaoke box.
Japan offers some of the most interesting accommodations in the world. Tokyo Travel Guides suggest a range of options from cheap traditional Ryokan Inns to luxurious Hotels boasting of the latest conveniences and comforts. There are also economic Gaijin Houses available for foreigners on an extended stay.
Some of the best places to stay on a Tokyo Vacation -
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo
- Keio Plaza Hotel
- Hilton Tokyo
- Shinjuku Prince Hotel
- Le Meridien Pacific
- Park Hyatt
The staple Japanese menu consists of the following - Nabemono or stews, Unagi or grilled seafood, Tempura or fried food, Yakitori or grilled chicken, Oden or Fish Cakes and Okonomiyaki or savory pancakes.
Some of the best places to eat in Japan-
- The Ebi Tendon or shrimp tempura at the Daikokuya Restaurant in Asakusa.
- Try unusual Sake wines at Kushibe in Koenji.
- Onegiri and Sushi at Fukuzushi at Minato-ku.
- Gesshinkyo at Harajuku serving vegetarian Kaiseki cuisine
- J's Kitchen at Hiroo serving macrobiotic cuisine
- Hantei Restaurant at Nezu serves the best traditional Kushiage.
- The Maisen at Shibuya-ku is famous for its Crisp Tonkatsu Pork Cutlets.
