Tokyo National Museum
Japanese art and archaeology, with room to follow just one curiosity.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Tokyo.
A shrine gate, a rice-cracker shop, a museum object with a long memory. Explore Tokyo in small chapters: the temple streets of the north, a little park time, and discoveries that reward a slower look.
Kantō, Japan City guide 015
こんにちは · Konnichiwa 東京.
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How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Tokyo
6 discoveries
Tokyo, at a glance6 places to explore
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PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Tokyo 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A taste of Tokyo
Four local classics, from a quick bowl to a meal cooked on a griddle. Ask about ingredients and portions before ordering.
Read the local food guideEdomae sushi
Vinegared rice with seafood, rooted in the food culture of old Edo.
Soba
Buckwheat noodles, served chilled with dipping sauce or in a warm broth.
Tempura
Seafood or vegetables in a light batter, fried and served crisp.
Monjayaki
A loose batter with shredded cabbage and other ingredients cooked on a hot griddle.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Tokyo, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
Tokyo / Local words01 — 06
A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Tokyo
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01By trainTemples & coast
Kamakura: the Great Buddha and sea air
Pair Kamakura’s bronze Great Buddha with a slow café stop and the nearby coast.
1–1.5h to KamakuraIndicative time each way
Tokyo Station → JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura; Enoden to Hase for Kotoku-in. On Tokyo–Shinagawa closure days, use the Tokaido Line to Shinagawa and change there.
- Visit Kotoku-in’s Great Buddha grounds.
- Pause for tea or anmitsu around Hase.
- Continue toward Yuigahama for sea views if weather permits.
Before you go
Check JR East works and the return route; Tokyo–Shinagawa Yokosuka service is suspended on 7 November 2026. Leave room for Enoden queues on busy weekends.
Access & pace
Kotoku-in publishes ramps but also warns of bumpy surfaces. Check Hase station assistance and the street approach; temple access does not establish step-free beach access.
02By trainHarbour & food
Yokohama: waterfront and Chinatown
Make a port-city day of Yamashita Park, waterfront architecture and Yokohama Chinatown.
40–70min to the waterfrontIndicative time each way
Tokyo Station → JR Tokaido Line to Yokohama → Minatomirai Line to Nihon-odori or Motomachi-Chukagai.
- Start with harbour views at Yamashita Park.
- Choose a seated lunch in Chinatown.
- Explore a short waterfront stretch toward Minato Mirai.
Before you go
Pick one compact waterfront section, check venue opening days and use the railway for the return after dinner.
Access & pace
Waterfront promenades offer a less hilly option, but distances add up. Check the chosen station’s lift exit, restaurant entrance and toilets; Chinatown can be crowded and noisy.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.