Tokyo

From the roar of Shibuya Crossing to the hush of a backstreet shrine, this guide hands you the Tokyo locals keep to themselves. We map the ramen counters worth queuing for, the department-store food halls, the late-night jazz bars, and the day trips that break up the neon.

Inside Tokyo

• A curated ramen crawl across seven neighborhoods
• 12 self-guided walking routes with metro directions
• Where to catch cherry blossoms without the crowds
• Konbini and food-hall picks for every budget

What's inside

1. 01Before you go: visas, money & getting around
2. 02Neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown
3. 03Where to eat: from street food to sit-down
4. 04Do this, not that: curated things to do
5. 05Self-guided walking routes with maps
6. 06Day trips & weekend escapes
7. 07Practical tips: apps, phrases & etiquette