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Winter in Tokyo
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18 incredible illuminations and light-ups in Tokyo
The days may be getting shorter and colder, but even so, Tokyo doesn't turn into a dark and desolate place at this time of year. In fact, from autumn to...
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Where to see winter cherry blossoms in Tokyo
No need to wait until spring – here are the best parks, gardens and shrines in Tokyo to see these early-blooming sakura
Health and beauty
9 best onsen and sento in Tokyo for people with tattoos
Got ink? These welcoming, tattoo-friendly bathhouses won't mind
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Time Out Tokyo winter 2025 issue out now: Unexpected pleasures
Also in this issue: off-the-radar gems in Tokyo, rejuvenating spa and beauty treatments, exciting new bars, and more
Time Out Tokyo Summer 2024 issue: digital edition
In this issue: urban breweries, the revival of kissaten and listening bars, Tokyo gifts and crafts, and more
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New Time Out guide map out now: 88 Things to Do in Tokyo
The 2024 edition of our Tokyo map recommends the city’s top attractions, restaurants, bars, shops and more
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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
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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
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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
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