Tokyo
Modern metropolis, calm temples and bowls of steaming noodles
Take flights to Tokyo for incense-filled temples, neon-lit nightlife and head-turning street fashion.
Things to do
Smoky incense wafts from the burners at the Buddhist Senso-ji Temple, where quiet contemplation of the five-storey pagoda reveals a traditional side to Tokyo. Japanese find out their fortune at the omikuji drawers near the entrance.
Shopping
Manga, cyber-punk and gothic chic - Takeshita Street in Harajuku is a hotbed of new trends and youth culture. Join the crazily dressed teenagers here at the weekend to shop for candy-bright street wear on your Tokyo city break.
Restaurants
Kimono-clad waitresses move gracefully between the low tables and tatami (woven mats) in the convivial restaurants tucked down Asakusa's narrow backstreets. Dine simply and well on home-cooked okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes) and spicy shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) on your Tokyo holiday. .
Nightlife
Party-loving Tokyoites belt out karaoke classics, Elvis impersonators gyrate and expats sip pints in English-style pubs in neon-lit Roppongi. Pulsating DJ bars and live music venues immerse you in the 24-hour city after your flights to Tokyo.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Tokyo. Picnic under the blossoming cherry trees at hanami in spring, or hear the watch-night bell ring 108 times at New Year.
Upcoming events
- Togo Shrine MarketsMar 2012 (monthly)
- Tokyo International Anime FairMar 2012 (annual)
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Restaurants
SpotlightGonpachi Nishi-Azabu
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SpotlightYoyogi Park
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SpotlightNew York Bar
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