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Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa — Tokyo's oldest and most visited temple, stunning at dawn—
Shibuya Crossing — the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, best seen from above—
Shinjuku at night — neon-lit entertainment district, Golden Gai and Kabukicho—
Meiji Jingu Shrine — serene Shinto shrine in a forested enclave in central Tokyo—
Harajuku & Takeshita Street — the epicentre of Japanese youth fashion and street culture—
Omotesando — Tokyo's most elegant boulevard, flagship architecture by global architects—
teamLab Borderless or Planets — the world's most extraordinary digital art museums—
Tsukiji Outer Market — fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and the best breakfast in Tokyo—
Toyosu Fish Market — the world's largest wholesale fish market, tuna auction by reservation—
Akihabara — Electric Town, manga, anime, gaming and the heart of otaku culture—
Ueno Park & Museums — Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo and cherry blossom season—
Tokyo National Museum — the world's largest collection of Japanese art and antiquities—
The Tokyo Skytree — the world's tallest broadcast tower, 634 metres above the city—
Tokyo Tower — the 1958 Eiffel-inspired tower, panoramic views and a symbol of postwar Japan—
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden — the finest garden in Tokyo, cherry blossoms in spring—
Yanaka neighbourhood — the best-preserved old Tokyo, temples, cats and a village feel—
Shimokitazawa — Tokyo's bohemian neighbourhood, vintage fashion, live music and theatre—
Nakameguro canal — lined with independent boutiques and cafés, spectacular in cherry blossom—
Daikanyama — Tokyo's most sophisticated neighbourhood, Tsutaya Books and independent fashion—
Koenji — alternative Tokyo, vintage shops, record stores and live music venues—
Tokyo Ramen Street in Tokyo Station — eight of Japan's most celebrated ramen shops—
Depachika (department store food halls) — the greatest food shopping experience in the world—
Conveyor belt sushi (kaitenzushi) — Uobei or Sushiro, the most fun meal in Tokyo—
Omakase sushi — splurge at Saito, Sushi Sho or Jiro for the world's finest sushi—
Izakaya dinner in Shinjuku or Shibuya — the Japanese pub experience, essential—
Yakitori under the tracks in Yurakucho — grilled chicken skewers and cold beer—
Ramen at Fuunji or Ichiran — two extremes of the Tokyo ramen experience—
Tonkatsu at Maisen in Omotesando — the finest pork cutlet in Japan—
Kaiseki dinner — multi-course traditional Japanese meal at its most refined—
Vending machine exploration — Japan's 5 million vending machines are a cultural experience—
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden — one of Tokyo's oldest and finest traditional gardens—
Hamarikyu Gardens — tidal gardens with a teahouse, between the Sumida River and skyscrapers—
Shinjuku Golden Gai — 200 tiny bars in six narrow alleys, the most atmospheric drinking in Tokyo—
Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) — smoke-filled yakitori alley beside Shinjuku station—
Bar hopping in Ginza — Tokyo's most glamorous neighbourhood for cocktails—
Sumo tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan — January, May or September, unforgettable—
Baseball at the Tokyo Dome or Meiji Jingu Stadium — the passion of Japanese baseball—
Onsen day trip to Hakone — volcanic hot spring baths and Mount Fuji views—
Day trip to Nikko — extraordinary Toshogu shrine complex in a cedar forest—
Day trip to Kamakura — giant Buddha, zen gardens and surfing beaches—
Mount Fuji — day trip or overnight climb to Japan's most iconic peak—
Odaiba — futuristic entertainment island with teamLab, a Statue of Liberty replica and beach—
Joypolis SEGA — indoor theme park in Odaiba, cutting-edge gaming and attractions—
Cat café or owl café — Tokyo's themed café scene is extraordinary and uniquely Japanese—
Maid café in Akihabara — the quintessential Akihabara cultural experience—
A Japanese convenience store (konbini) at 3am — onigiri, hot food and the best beer snacks—
Karaoke in a private booth — Japan invented it, Tokyo perfected it—
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine in Kamakura — the most important shrine in eastern Japan—
Cherry blossom (hanami) picnic — in Shinjuku Gyoen or Yoyogi Park, March to April—
Autumn foliage in the parks and gardens — November, when Tokyo turns gold and crimson—