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    Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo
    Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo
    Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo
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    Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo

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    Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore Japan's temples and shrines, sample delicious Japanese cuisine and immerse yourself in the city's pop culture obsession; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Tokyo and make the most of your trip!


    Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo:

    Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout

    Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

    Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

    Essential info at your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

    Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

    Convenient pull-out Tokyo map (included in print version), plus over 22 colour neighbourhood maps

    User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

    Covers Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Asakusa, Mt Fuji and more

    The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Tokyo with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

    eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

    • Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
    • Seamlessly flip between pages
    • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
    • Embedded links to recommendations' websites
    • Zoom-in on maps and images

    Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Tokyo's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Tokyo city guide.

    Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Japan or Experience Japan guides for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.

    About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLonely Planet
    Release dateOct 1, 2024
    ISBN9781837586615
    Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo
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    Lonely Planet has gone on to become the world’s most successful travel publisher, printing over 100 million books. The guides are printed in nine different languages; English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and Korean. Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and get to the heart of a place via guidebooks and eBooks to almost every destination on the planet, an award-winning website and magazine, a range of mobile and digital travel products and a dedicated traveller community.

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      Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo - Lonely Planet

      Front CoverFull Page Sampler

      Contents

      Plan Your Trip

      The Journey Begins Here

      Our Picks

      Three Perfect Days

      Get Prepared

      When to Go

      Getting There

      Getting Around

      A Few Surprises

      Explore Tokyo

      Marunouchi & Nihombashi

      Ginza & Tsukiji

      Roppongi & Azabudai

      Shibuya & Ebisu

      Harajuku & Aoyama

      Shinjuku & West Tokyo

      Kagurazaka, Kōrakuen & Akihabara

      Ueno & Yanesen

      Asakusa & Sumida River

      Top Experiences

      Tokyo Station

      Imperial Palace

      Kabuki-za

      Tsukiji Market

      Hama-rikyū Onshi-teien

      teamLab Borderless

      Roppongi Hills

      Tokyo Midtown

      Shibuya Crossing

      Yebisu Garden Place

      Shibuya Sky

      Meiji-jingū

      Nezu Museum

      Shinjuku-gyoen

      Nakano Broadway

      Golden Gai & Kabukichō

      Koishikawa Kōrakuen

      Akihabara

      Tokyo Dome City

      Tokyo National Museum

      Ameya-yokochō

      Sensō-ji

      Tokyo Skytree

      Worth a Trip

      Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

      Tokyo Toolkit

      Family Travel

      Accommodation

      Food, Drink & Nightlife

      LGBTIQ+ Travellers

      Health & Safe Travel

      Responsible Travel

      Accessible Travel

      Nuts & Bolts

      Language

      This Book

      The Journey Begins Here

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      Nezu-jinja | 4KCLIPS/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

      I’ve lived in Tokyo for over half my life now and am continually surprised, sometimes daily, by something new. Such is the joy of living in a city that prides itself on constant renewal and reinvention; it seriously never gets old. Tokyo has everything you can ask of a city, and has it in spades: a cosmopolitan dining scene, more cafes and bars than you can visit in a lifetime, plenty of green space and a phenomenal public transportation system that knits it all together. The convenience level is so high, it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else. Rebecca Milner

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      Rebecca Milner

      @tokyorebecca

      Rebecca writes and edits from her sunny apartment in Tokyo. She has contributed to more than 20 guides for Lonely Planet, including several editions of Tokyo and Japan.

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      Winnie Tan

      @weeniemon

      Winnie moved from her hometown of Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo almost a decade ago and now writes about the city she loves, Japanese culture and folklore. Listen to some of it on her podcast, Monogatari: Tales from Japan.

      THE BEST

      Dining Experiences

      Tokyo has a superlative dining scene that includes top-class sushi restaurants, oil-spattered noodle joints and everything in between. Tokyoites love dining out; join them and delight in the sheer variety of tastes and experiences the city has to offer.

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      Izakaya, Omoide-yokochō | ANDRIY BLOKHIN/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

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      YASUNORI MARUYAMA/GETTY IMAGES ©

      Start the day with breakfast at Tsukiji Market, a historic open-air market with food stalls and restaurants specialising in kaisen-don (raw fish on rice). (pictured)

      Have dinner and drinks at an izakaya – Japan’s version of a pub – where food and booze go hand-in-hand while the day’s stresses dissolve into boisterous banter.

      Descend to the lower levels of department stores to find depachika, gourmet food halls filled with desserts, deli counters and gorgeously packaged gift items.

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      HIROYUKI NAKAI/GETTY IMAGES ©

      Go for yakitori (charcoal-grilled skewers) and retro vibes at one of the small wooden counter restaurants at Omoide-yokochō, which means ‘Memory Lane’. (pictured)

      Get a taste for wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, at Toraya, a storied confectioner with an in-shop teahouse at Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi.

      THE BEST

      Outdoor Experiences

      Tokyo may be known for its concrete and neon streetscapes, but it is also surprisingly green. Save some time for the city’s historic gardens – many centuries old – and public parks, all designed to be enjoyed year-round.

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      Cherry blossoms, Chidori-ga-fuchi | DUKAS/UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP VIA GETTY IMAGES ©

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      Soak up the atmosphere at Meiji-jingū, a Shintō shrine ensconced in a rare urban forest, with trees from all over Japan.

      Stroll along the Meguro River at Naka-Meguro, where it narrows to a canal – framed by cherry trees and flanked with stylish boutiques.

      Sip green matcha alfresco while admiring the views at beautiful bayside garden, and former shogunate summer villa, Hama-rikyū Onshi-teien. (pictured)

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      SYLVIA_ADAMS/GETTY IMAGES ©

      Hop on a river cruise in Nihombashi that takes you through the city’s historic – and often overlooked – waterways.

      Stretch out on the manicured, grassy lawns, have a picnic or peep at the spectacular orchids in the hothouse at urban retreat Shinjuku-gyoen. (pictured)

      Paddle in the Imperial Palace moat at Chidori-ga-fuchi – especially a treat during cherry blossom season.

      THE BEST

      Shopping Experiences

      Tokyo is a world-class shopping destination, with grand old department stores, trend-setting boutiques and a vibrant street fashion scene. The city also has a strong artisan tradition and a passion for monozukuri (‘the art of making things’).

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      VISUALSPACE/GETTY IMAGES ©

      Weave through the narrow lanes of Ura-Hara – the nickname for Harajuku’s backstreets – in search of novel looks and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

      Shop (or window-shop) your way through the designer fashions on display at the grand department stores and high-end malls in Ginza, Tokyo’s classiest neighbourhood.

      Hunt for treasures among the secondhand and vintage stores of Shimo-Kitazawa, a low-rise residential neighbourhood and popular bohemian haunt near Shibuya. (pictured)

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      KIYOSHI OTA/BLOOMBERG VIA GETTY IMAGES ©

      Check out the latest styles – or shop for Nintendo and Pokémon merch – at the newly revamped Shibuya Parco, a trend-setting fashion and cultural centre in the heart of Shibuya. (pictured)

      Take a detour to Kuramae, a district near Asakusa where many artisans have set up ateliers and shops and the best place to find handmade, only-in-Japan items.

      THE BEST

      After-Dark Experiences

      Tokyo is a work hard, play hard city, and you’ll find bars full any day of the week. But you don’t have to drink to enjoy Tokyo after dark: observatories are open late for spectacular nightscapes.

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      View from Shibuya Sky | ONOSAN/GETTY IMAGES ©

      Score open-air views over Tokyo at night – when the city lights stretch as far as the eye can see – from new landmark Shibuya Sky.

      Clink glasses with local creatives and fellow travellers at Golden Gai, a bohemian hotspot in Shinjuku.

      Belt out your favourite pop songs (or classic oldies) into the wee hours of the night at a karaoke parlour.

      See Tokyo Tower – a beloved symbol of the city – all lit up at night.

      Have a big night out in Dōgenzaka, Shibuya’s all-night party district.

      Get your groove on in Shinjuku Nichōme, Tokyo’s ‘gaybourhood’, home to hundreds of small bars and clubs.

      THE BEST

      Art & Design Experiences

      Tokyo has established itself as a top tier destination for contemporary art and architecture, especially digital art. It’s a reputation that only grows stronger as new museums open and evermore innovative structures go up.

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      Tokyu Plaza Omo-Hara, Omotesandō | SAML-PHOTOGRAPHY/GETTY IMAGES ©

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      LEO DAPHNE/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO ©

      Immerse yourself in the fluid, animated world of interactive digital art at teamLab Borderless, one of Tokyo’s hottest attractions.

      Get schooled in Japanese art history at the Tokyo National Museum, the finest collection of Japanese art and cultural artefacts in the world. (pictured)

      Catch the latest blockbuster exhibition at Mori Art Museum, a sky-high space for contemporary art.

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      PICTURES FROM HISTORY/UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP VIA GETTY IMAGES ©

      Be awed by the contemporary architecture, the work of Japan’s leading architects, along leafy boulevard Omotesandō.

      Visit the Nezu Museum, where classical works of Japanese, Korean and Chinese art are displayed in a striking contemporary building. (pictured)

      Ponder the role of design in everyday life at 21_21 Design Sight, a unique cultural institution at Tokyo Midtown.

      THE BEST

      Traditional Cultural Experiences

      You don’t need to take the bullet train to Kyoto to experience traditional Japanese culture. Get a taste for it at Tokyo’s many Shintō shrines and Buddhist temples, and via classic spectacles like kabuki, sumo and matsuri (traditional festivals).

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      Sensō-ji | POSZTOS/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

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      Soak up the atmosphere (and the incense) at Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple – and over 1000 years older than the city itself.

      Swoon at the cherry blossoms at Ueno, a classic Tokyo spot for hanami (cherry blossom viewing parties) since the era of the shogun. (pictured)

      See kabuki at Kabuki-za, Tokyo’s dedicated kabuki theatre, which celebrated its centennial in 2024.

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      THE ASAHI SHIMBUN VIA GETTY IMAGES ©

      Catch the salt-slinging, belly-slapping ritual of sumo at one of the three annual tournaments held at Ryōgoku Kokugikan or, year-round, feast on chanko-nabe, the hearty stew that fuels the rikishi (wrestlers). (pictured)

      Step back in time at a traditional festival, featuring parades, chanting, costumes and more carried out just as they have been for centuries.

      THE BEST

      Pop Culture Experiences

      From Godzilla to Studio Ghibli, Hello Kitty to Pokémon, Japanese pop culture has captivated the world for generations. Tokyo is where you get to see the scenes from your screens in 3D.

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      Akihabara | R.M. NUNES/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

      You’ve seen it in films, video games and social media, now see Tokyo’s iconic, scramble intersection Shibuya Crossing, in real life.

      Explore Akihabara, the centre of Tokyo’s otaku (geek) subculture, home to neon-bright electronics stores, cosplay cafes and multi-storey anime and manga shops.

      Spot style trends past and present along Harajuku’s signature shopping street, Takeshita-dōri.

      Experience the magical world of master animator, and recent Academy Award–winner, Miyazaki Hayao at the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka.

      Head to Nakano Broadway, a fascinating vintage shopping centre full of subculture shops, including the original Mandarake Complex.

      Indulge your inner child at Kiddy Land, Tokyo’s most famous toy store, full of all your character faves – from Hello Kitty to Super Mario.

      THE BEST

      Historic Tokyo Experiences

      Before Tokyo became Tokyo, it was Edo, the shogun’s capital. Traces of this older city remain, as do relics and reminders from other eras of the city’s fascinating 400-year history.

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      HIRO_PHOTO_H/GETTY IMAGES ©

      Visit the Imperial Palace, where Edo-jō – the shogun’s castle – once stood, and where parts of it, including foundation walls, watchtowers and moats, remain.

      Cross Nihonbashi, Tokyo’s most famous bridge, guarded by bronze lions and winged kirin (mythical dragon-like creatures), and the official city centre. (pictured)

      Absorb the sights, sounds and smells of Ameya-yokochō, an old-fashioned outdoor market that dates to the mid-20th century. (pictured)

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      TAPANUTH/GETTY IMAGES ©

      Explore Yanaka, the rare Tokyo neighbourhood where traditional wooden buildings, from the turn of the last century, predominate.

      Learn about life in old Edo at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo’s excellent local history museum, due to re-open in 2025 after extensive renovations.

      Stroll the centuries-old cobblestone streets of Azabu-jūban, a village-like district just a stone’s throw from Roppongi.

      THE BEST

      Local Experiences

      Get to know Tokyo from a local perspective by heading to one of their favourite haunts or indulging in a popular leisure activity – like trawling the farmers market or seeing a baseball game.

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      Yomiuri Giants, Tokyo Dome | THE ASAHI SHIMBUN VIA GETTY IMAGES ©

      Hit the weekend Farmers Market @UNU in Aoyama for food trucks, gourmet goods, special events and all-around good vibes.

      Cheer on the Yomiuri Giants, one of Tokyo’s two baseball teams – and the one that’s won the most championships – at Tokyo Dome, aka the Big Egg.

      Browse the secondhand bookshops in Jimbōchō, a popular destination for generations of students, and also popular for its cafes and curry shops.

      Visit a sentō (bathhouse), like Aoyama’s Shimizu-yu, for a good, long soak – perfect after a day of sightseeing, or for transitioning from day to evening.

      Join Tokyoites of all stripes – including a group of retro greasers dancing around a boom box – at Harajuku’s beloved public park, Yoyogi-kōen.

      Best for Kids

      Let older children take the lead at awe-inspiring teamLab Borderless, and don’t miss Sketch Factory – a highlight for kids.

      Introduce kids to your favourite games at the arcades in Akihabara, many of which have vintage machines for playing the likes of Mario Kart and Street Fighter.

      Allow little ones to run off

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