Tokyo
Explore versions of Himeji Castle, Kyoto’s famous torii gate tunnel, a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo
Enjoy the city at its most sparkly – when Tokyo switches on its festive lights and illuminations come autumn and winter
Admire the wonders of the Tokyo cityscape – from Mt Fuji to Tokyo Bay – without spending anything
From rooftops in Shibuya to parks in Odaiba and Meguro, the city is full of free, scenic spots to see the sun go down
It’s part of the Roppongi Hills Takashi Murakami Project, a takeover event featuring the artist’s iconic flowers
A humble, traditional neighbourhood sento is now transformed into one of the trendiest venues in Tokyo
Tokyo Sports Playground is open until September 2021, with a basketball court, skate park, running track and more
Videos of the robot in action have been released three weeks ahead of opening
The Waseda International House of Literature is a public library designed by Kengo Kuma to house Murakami’s archive
These new loos by Shigeru Ban, Tadao Ando, Masamichi Katayama and more are in parks all around Shibuya – and they are stunning
The 'former wall street of Tokyo' is reinventing itself with cool, independent restaurants and bars
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
Japanese landscape gardens don't just showcase seasonal beauty; they also seek to recreate an idealised version of nature
Relax in one of these secret gardens, found way above ground on the city's shopping mall rooftops
Want to get fit without the gym? Join one of the city’s al fresco fitness clubs to try running, dodgeball, acroyoga and more
Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
Escape the bustling city and unwind in Okutama, a natural paradise in Western Tokyo
The world-famous Shibuya Scramble is a Tokyo landmark. Here's where you can get a bird's-eye view of the busy crossing
Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, history and even kids
With arts, science, dinosaurs, robots and the opportunity to drive a shinkansen, these Tokyo museums are perfect for the young and old alike
Want to see Tokyo from the top? Visit these observation decks for the best views in the capital
Where to shop, eat and drink in Tokyo’s ‘kawaii’ capital
Have fun while staying warm at these indoor attractions: meet Hello Kitty, play Lego all day, explore virtual reality, and more
Discover the best restaurants, cafés, attractions and things to do in Tokyo's western suburb of Kichijoji
A short walk from Harajuku, Sendagaya is home to cool restaurants and some of Tokyo's most innovative fashion brands
The cool neighbourhood of Shimokitazawa is a hub for vintage fashion, vinyl records and independent cafés and restaurants
This under-the-radar neighbourhood between Nakameguro and Jiyugaoka features many cool restaurants, bars and shops, and it's less pricey too
Get in a good run while sightseeing around Tokyo Bay, Imperial Palace, Asakusa and Nakameguro
Beat the summer heat at these public pools in Minato, Setagaya, Shibuya, Meguro and more
Your complete guide to where and how to go hot-spring bathing in Tokyo
Where to get into shape without spending big yen
