Experience Tokyo

Lonely Planet’s Experience Tokyo is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Eat sushi for breakfast at the Toyosu market, see sumo in Ryogoku, take a soak in a sento - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Tokyo’s best experiences and get away from the everyday!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Experience Tokyo:

Unique experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip

Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout

Pull-out Tokyo map (included in print version)

Highlights and neighbourhoodtrip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insights from local experts take you to the heart of the place - sushi, sake and soba, cutting-edge pop culture, tea ceremonies, karaoke

Fresh perspectives and insider tips to surprise you with things you hadn’t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights

Day trips for easy escapes from the city

Practical info and tips on money, getting around on the subway, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel

Covers Marunouchi & Nihombashi, Ginza & Tsukiji, Roppongi, Ebisu, Meguro, Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa, Harajuku & Aoyama, Shinjuku, Krakuen & Akihabara, Ueno & Yanesen, Asakusa and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Experience Tokyo, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Tokyo's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.

Visiting Tokyo for more than a couple of weeks? Lonely Planet’s Tokyo is our most comprehensive guide that covers all the city has to offer. Or for a quick trip, Pocket Tokyo is a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss experiences.

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