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You can now dine in a vintage Orient Express first-class carriage in Hakone
Experience the opulence of the 20th-century’s most famous luxury train just two-and-a-half hours from Shinjuku
In-N-Out Burger is opening a one-day pop-up in Tokyo this weekend
Tokyo burger fans are in for a treat, as American burger chain In-N-Out is opening a one-day pop-up on June 15
This new cracker snack in Japan features 75 types of Pokemon
Ottotto’s new snack will include Pikachu, Gengar, Snorlax, Bulbasaur, Charmander and more Pokemon-shaped crackers
Shibuya is looking to ban public drinking on streets at night
If approved, Shibuya will crack down on street drinking after dark year-round – not just on Halloween
Shinjuku joins Shibuya in banning public drinking on Halloween
This will make Shinjuku the second ward in Tokyo to implement a public drinking ban
Sakura in Chiba is hosting its grand fireworks show again in summer
The Sakura Citizen Fireworks Festival will launch 18,000 shells of fireworks and it's just 90 minutes from Tokyo
This exclusive Starbucks Japan drinkware range is designed by a Japanese illustrator
The coffee chain teams up with Japanese illustrator Shogo Sekine for a fun, sustainable collection of mugs and tumblers
3 spectacular Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this June 7-9 weekend
Get ready for an exciting weekend, as all three traditional festivals will have a parade at different part of Tokyo
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Summer in Tokyo
3 best temples in Kamakura to see hydrangeas this summer
You'll find these early-summer flowers inside old temple gardens at this seaside town just one hour from Tokyo
9 best places to see hydrangeas in and around Tokyo
See these early-summer flowers in Tokyo's temples, gardens and parks, including Asakusa, Hamarikyu Gardens and Ueno Park
9 best public swimming pools in Tokyo – from ¥200 per entry
Jump into these cool and cheap local pools in the city – they are open to all swimmers
12 best things to do in Okutama
Escape the bustling city and unwind in Okutama, a natural paradise in west Tokyo just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
Japan travel inspo
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreats
12 best places to enjoy stunning views of Mt Fuji
12 best places to enjoy stunning views of Mt Fuji
To see Mt Fuji in all its glory, take a day trip from Tokyo to these scenic spots in Yamanashi, Kanagawa and Shizuoka
8 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
8 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
Pool with a view? Japan does it better by having infinity hot spring baths with breathtaking views of pristine nature
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
Guide to Hakone: Best things to do, museums, restaurants, hotels and bars
Guide to Hakone: Best things to do, museums, restaurants, hotels and bars
With spectacular mountain scenery, soothing onsen and amazing art museums, Hakone makes the perfect short getaway from Tokyo
17 cool and unique hotels in Tokyo
17 cool and unique hotels in Tokyo
From rooftop onsen and infinity pool to Hello Kitty suites and art rooms, these special Tokyo hotels are worth staying in
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Experience the amazing Nagaoka Fireworks Festival in Niigata prefecture this summer
Witness this stunning annual celebration along the banks of the Shinano River on August 2 and 3 2024
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5 best discount train deals and rail passes for short trips from Tokyo
Travel to Nikko, Hakone, Kawagoe, Kawaguchiko and Kamakura with these cheap shinkansen and local train deals
How to get from Narita Airport into Tokyo city – with price and travel time
The best and cheapest options travelling to and from Tokyo's main airport in Chiba for international and domestic flights
Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
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Time Out Tokyo Winter 2024 issue out now: Takashi Murakami exclusive + Cool new Tokyo
Also in this issue: Tokyo’s designer bathhouses, charcoal grill restaurants, Japanese food stores, train passes, and more
New Time Out map out now: 88 Things to Do in Tokyo
The 13th edition of our Tokyo map recommends the city’s top attractions, restaurants, bars, shops and more
Time Out Osaka special issue out now: best things to do in Osaka’s five main districts
Also in this issue: speciality restaurants and cool bars in Osaka, plus the rise of a graffiti neighbourhood
Get a Time Out Osaka tote bag for free at selected hotels in Osaka and Tokyo
The tote bag, featuring the cover of a special issue of Time Out Osaka, was created in collaboration with Freak's Store
Escape the city
These destinations for art and museum lovers are less than two hours from Tokyo, with art by Yayoi Kusama and Rothko
Explore versions of Himeji Castle, Kyoto’s famous torii gate tunnel, a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Step away from the concrete jungle this summer to see these exotic islands that are still part of Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
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