Lonely Planet Experience Tokyo

Lonely Planet's Experience Tokyo travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from devouring delicious desserts from Harajuku and Omote-sando, to seeing the latest youth-centric fashion on Takeshita-dori, and marvelling at the strength of sumo wrestlers in Ryogoku.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Tokyo travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format reveals exciting new ways to explore epic destinations and plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Local experts share their love for the real Tokyo, offering fresh perspectives into the city's traditions, values, and modern trends
• Trip planning tools help you create your own itineraries for exploring each neighbourhood so you can navigate Tokyo and connect experiences together with ease
• Experience the perfect day with our local writers who share their ideal itinerary from morning to afternoon and night
• In the know tips help you discover even more local experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks
• Fun insights will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - get to know the Nihombashi district, which has had a culinary Renaissance; discover a brief history of onsen culture; catch a glimpse of how an anime is made
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene, and photo-worthy views
• Handy seasonal planning calendar guides you on where to go, when to travel, and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how, and travel secrets 
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour photography and maps including a pull out map of Tokyo
• Covers: Ginza & Nihombashi; Roppongi, Akasaka & Around; Ebisu, Meguro & Around; Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa; Harajuku & Aoyama; Shinjuku & West Tokyo; Korakuen & Akihabara; Ueno & Yanesen; Asakusa & Sumida-gawa; Odaiba & Tokyo Bay

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Tokyo.