Flight to Tokyo
A flamboyant city
In 2020, Tokyo will be the city of the Tokyo Olympic Games and its suburbs are home to 12 million Japanese, or a quarter of the country's population.
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Background of this impressive destination
Tokyo is modern, contemporary, futuristic and ultra-urban. In 2020 the Japanese capital will welcome the Summer Olympics - an event that is scaled for the hyperbolic city. Book your flight to Japan and come discover an astonishing megalopolis that can be thoroughly enjoyed on a small budget! The city is resolutely modern, but it also fosters a passion for everything that is traditional.
Tokyo perfectly illustrates this timeless and prodigious alchemy, an enchantment which also transmutes itself into culinary artistry. The Japanese gustatory palette is unlike any other and blossoms into a kaleidoscope of flavors and colors. Sushi, sashimi, tempura or sukiyaki, whether you decide to dine in an upscale restaurant or to blissfully devour street food, exceptional taste and freshness will undoubtedly win you over.
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Tokyo, between past and future
A fusion of tradition and modernity
Tokyo is both deeply historic and glitteringly futuristic. Shaped by nature and history, the Japanese megacity has developed into a unique melange of historic monuments and technological feats. Book flights to Tokyo and be prepared to lose yourself in the bustling Marunouchi district: amid the sleek skyscrapers hides the red brick Tokyo station, built in 1914. A few minutes walk from here, the tall buildings give way to the leafy area in which you will find the Akasaka Palace and the immense wavy glass façade of the National Arts Centre.
A city of many facets
With your special offer direct flight to Tokyo you will find yourself in a cluster of cities, where 13 million people live in distinct districts, each with its own identity. A popular district in the city centre, Asakusa is also home to many tourist sights. Visitors and Tokyoites mingle shopping for local products in Nakamise street, applaud traditional manzai (a stand up double act) at Asakusa Engei Hall, or stop for a moment of reflection at the ancient Buddhist temple of Senso-ji. Once you have your plane ticket to Tokyo, get ready to immerse yourself in the frenetic energy of Shinjuku, Toyko’s entertainment centre, and marvel at the volume of people at the famous Shibuya pedestrian crossing.
Magical moments out of time
Escape the urban bustle for a moment in the tranquil Ueno park. Each year around 10 million visitors come to admire the pretty pink cherry blossom, and the swans that glide serenely on the Shinobazu pond. But the city’s jewel is undoubtedly the gardens of the Imperial Palace, a section of which remains open to the public all year round. This secret, traditional Japanese garden is dotted with moats and historical buildings like Edo Castle. Book your plane ticket to Tokyo and take a journey back in time in this quirky city of surprising contrasts.
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Exhibitions and Tours
Cars & Bikes
24/10/2019
to 04/11/2019
to 04/11/2019
Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo 
Exhibitions and Tours
Cars & Bikes
24/10/2019
to 04/11/2019
to 04/11/2019
Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo
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Japan's main motor show could never be like all the others. In a country where technological innovations are commonplace, cars have already entered the world of tomorrow. On site, a 1 km road will allow you to admire, and perhaps even test drive, cars and motorcycles which will light up the roads of the future. <BR/>Competitions are also planned, but again, innovation is key... it's not about Formula 1 and high-priced motorcycles; instead, there's a drone race on the programme.<br/>
Festivals
Cinema
28/10/2019
to 05/11/2019
to 05/11/2019
Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo
Festivals
Cinema
28/10/2019
to 05/11/2019
to 05/11/2019
Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo
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It becomes clear how important the Tokyo International Film Festival is just from the list of jury presidents since 1985, including Bernardo Bertolucci, Yves Montand, Gong Li and Tommy Lee Jones. The films selected and shown as this festival are generally not included in other festivals, which allows for discoveries of hidden gems. The 2019 edition promises to be particularly interesting, since it will open with Yoji Yamada's Tora-san, Wish you were here and will end with the screening of The Irishman, Martin Scorsese's new film, bringing together Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
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Roppongi, 6 Chome-10-2 ? ??? Keyakizaka Complex106-0032
Tokyo
Festivals & Carnivals
Feast
23/11/2019
to 23/11/2019
to 23/11/2019
Labour Thanksgiving Day in Japan
Tokyo
Festivals & Carnivals
Feast
23/11/2019
to 23/11/2019
to 23/11/2019
Labour Thanksgiving Day in Japan
Tokyo
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Labour Day in Japan was originally a harvest festival. Each year, the Emperor presided while the people thanked the deities (kami) for the abundance of rice, Japan's staple crop. After the Second World War, the festival lost its original meaning to become a form of Thanksgiving, echoing the American festival, and thanking the workers for their productivity. A public holiday, Labour Day is also an opportunity for celebrations in temples and shrines throughout Japan.<br/>
Adress
Sakura Dori Street106-0032
Tokyo
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Hot spot
Imperial Palace and Gardens
Tokyo 
Hot spot
Imperial Palace and Gardens
Tokyo
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It's rare to find places which are must-see sights and yet are still a secret. Tokyo's Imperial Palace and the gardens surrounding it are undoubtedly both. A must-see for the incomparable beauty of the setting, stunning Japanese style gardens around a moat and a small pond, this is a picture of poetic delicacy. Note that only a small area is accessible to the public, however. The rest is for the private use of the imperial family, living in the heart of the capital. An imperial aura infuses each flower in the elegant gardens.
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1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku106-0032
Tokyo
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0081332131111 website
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Tourist destination
Nakamise-dori, shopping street
Tokyo
Great bargain
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Tourist destination
Nakamise-dori, shopping street
Tokyo
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There's a curious contrast between the calm of Senso-ji temple and, just a few steps away, the vibrant bustle of Nakamise-dori. One of Tokyo's top shopping streets, this colourful and family-friendly shopping arcade has around a hundred shops of all kinds, from small food stalls to souvenir shops and clothing stores. A favourite among Tokyoites, Nakamise-dori is also fun for tourists with its traditional architecture and red lanterns.
All year long :
Every day, 24/7
Every day, 24/7
Adress
Nakamise, Asakusa106-0032
Tokyo
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Tourist destination
Architectural/Technical mastery
Spiritual
Senso-Ji Temple
Tokyo
Typical
Tourist destination
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Senso-Ji Temple
Tokyo
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Among Japan's many traditional monuments the Senso-Ji temple is a grand, ancestral figure. Built in 645 (although significantly rebuilt after bomb damage during the Second World War), it's Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, a place for quiet contemplation.
Dedicated to the goddess of compassion, Kannon, the temple with its red facade and giant paper lantern is admired by Tokyoites and tourists alike. A place of legends and of statues, the temple attracts tens of millions of visitors each year.
Dedicated to the goddess of compassion, Kannon, the temple with its red facade and giant paper lantern is admired by Tokyoites and tourists alike. A place of legends and of statues, the temple attracts tens of millions of visitors each year.
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Free
Adress
2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito-ku106-0032
Tokyo
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03 3842 0181 website
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Architectural/Technical mastery
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo
Architectural/Technical mastery
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo
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It's a tower of superlatives: 634m tall, with 35 floors, 13 lifts, thousands of visitors each day and around 20 million visitors since it opened in May 2012.
The Tokyo Skytree could almost make Mount Fuji jealous!
Built for digital broadcasting purposes, it is now one of the tallest towers in the world and offers an incomparable view of the Japanese capital. In winter, you can also skate on an open air ice rink. You'll feel like you're skating on the Tokyo rooftops...
The Tokyo Skytree could almost make Mount Fuji jealous!
Built for digital broadcasting purposes, it is now one of the tallest towers in the world and offers an incomparable view of the Japanese capital. In winter, you can also skate on an open air ice rink. You'll feel like you're skating on the Tokyo rooftops...
All year long :
Every day, from 08:00 to 22:00
Admission prices :
Full price : 1030 ¥
From 12 to 17 years : 820 ¥
From 6 to 11 years : 510 ¥
Children from 4 to 5 years : 310 ¥
Every day, from 08:00 to 22:00
Admission prices :
Full price : 1030 ¥
From 12 to 17 years : 820 ¥
From 6 to 11 years : 510 ¥
Children from 4 to 5 years : 310 ¥
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Aurora (Sky Lounge) - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo
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Aurora (Sky Lounge) - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo
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How about seeing Tokyo by night from the 45th floor of a skyscraper, a cocktail in your hand? Head to the Sky Lounge Aurora at the Keio Plaza Hotel to see the city's lights from above.
In this quietly chic, minimalist and recently renovated bar, you can choose one of the exquisite drinks on the cocktail menu or savour a cup of aromatic tea (Japanese, Chinese, hot or iced).
All around you is a 360° panorama of the metropolis, a hive of activity that never sleeps. This is Tokyo as you've rarely seen it.
In this quietly chic, minimalist and recently renovated bar, you can choose one of the exquisite drinks on the cocktail menu or savour a cup of aromatic tea (Japanese, Chinese, hot or iced).
All around you is a 360° panorama of the metropolis, a hive of activity that never sleeps. This is Tokyo as you've rarely seen it.
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0081 3 3344 0111 Adress
Main Tower 45F - 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku106-0032
Tokyo
All year long :
From Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 23:30
Saturday, Sunday from 12:00 to 23:30
From Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 23:30
Saturday, Sunday from 12:00 to 23:30
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Bar Orchard Ginza
Tokyo
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Bar Orchard Ginza
Tokyo
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The Miyanoharas are a couple who share a passion for cocktail making. Champions of modern mixology, Takuo and Sumire have developed their own signature style. This is based on combining spirits and seasonal fruits to create the perfect flavour, and foam and liquid nitrogen to create a really spectacular looking drink.
The result is a beautiful and delicious cocktail that's completely unique.
Depending on your desires and whims, the two expert mixologists will create a unique cocktail for you, using what they have available. Unless of course you would prefer a classic cocktail, beautifully made.
The result is a beautiful and delicious cocktail that's completely unique.
Depending on your desires and whims, the two expert mixologists will create a unique cocktail for you, using what they have available. Unless of course you would prefer a classic cocktail, beautifully made.
Phone
0081 3 3575 0333 Adress
6-5-16 Ginza, Chuo 104-0061106-0032
Tokyo
All year long :
From Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 01:00
Saturday from 18:00 to 23:00
From Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 01:00
Saturday from 18:00 to 23:00
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Kagari
Tokyo
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Kagari
Tokyo
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You may not think it looks like much from the small wooden façade, but Kagari restaurant is a special place. Locals flock here for the unbeatable soba noodle soups.
In the chic district of Ginza, this noodle shop is the place to go for soba noodle soups with creamy broth and perfectly cooked chicken. The noodle bar offers two typical types: tori-paitan soba and niboshi shoyu soba, both beloved by Tokyoites and tourists alike.
This small, simple place hides a complexity of flavour that will remain with you long after your trip.
In the chic district of Ginza, this noodle shop is the place to go for soba noodle soups with creamy broth and perfectly cooked chicken. The noodle bar offers two typical types: tori-paitan soba and niboshi shoyu soba, both beloved by Tokyoites and tourists alike.
This small, simple place hides a complexity of flavour that will remain with you long after your trip.
Phone
0081 3 3561 0717 Adress
4-4-1 Ginza106-0032
Tokyo
All year long :
From Monday to Saturday from 11:30 to 15:30
From Monday to Saturday from 17:30 to 22:30
From Monday to Saturday from 11:30 to 15:30
From Monday to Saturday from 17:30 to 22:30
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Nihonryori RyuGin
Tokyo
Luxury
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Nihonryori RyuGin
Tokyo
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In barely fifteen years, Nihonryori RyuGin has become a shining beacon of culinary excellence and innovation in Tokyo. An expert in kaiseki the Japanese arts of the table, chef Seiji Yamamoto brings a contemporary touch, while showing off the finest local produce. The menu changes depending on the seasons, and follows the "Wa" harmony principle, reserving a few surprises for diners who are in the know.
Don't hesitate to ask for the sunfish or Matsuba crab: although not on the menu, these are two of the restaurant's specialities.
Don't hesitate to ask for the sunfish or Matsuba crab: although not on the menu, these are two of the restaurant's specialities.
Phone
0081 3 6630 0007 Adress
7F Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho106-0032
Tokyo
All year long :
Every day, from 17:30 to 23:00
Every day, from 17:30 to 23:00
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