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Narita Airport is located 65 kilometres from central Tokyo. Here is a navigation website to work out the quickest way to get into Tokyo. Remember to input the airport terminal that you are arriving at as your departure point.  We don’t suggest taking a taxi as a one-way fare can cost over $350.  There are…

Tokyo has two major airports, Narita and Haneda. We prefer to fly into Haneda Airport as it’s located only 19 kilometres from central Tokyo (compared to Narita which is 65 kilometres away). There are four options to get to and from the Haneda Airport: Airport Limousine Bus Don’t get it twisted, this is not a…

Get an introduction to Japanese food and culinary techniques with English-speaking instructors at these wonderful Tokyo cooking schools. Please note that due to Japan’s flexible zoning laws, some of these cooking classes take place within apartments that are set up specifically for this use.  Gyoza & Okonomiyaki: Yuka Mazda (Ebisu) Looking for a nourishing and…

Attending a craft workshop is an excellent way to learn about Japanese culture, meet artisans and other travellers, and create your own memento of your time in Tokyo. Please note that due to Japan’s flexible zoning laws, some of these craft classes take place within apartments that are set up specifically for this use. Here…

Here are some handy etiquette tips for a faux-pas-free Tokyo trip. Business Cards  When presented with a business card, accept it with both hands and look at it before putting it away. Don’t fold, play with, or write on the card. Eating Consuming food and drink on public transport, and while walking is frowned upon…

Know Tokyo is your curated, suburb-by-suburb online guide packed with meticulously researched and up-to-date reviews of hundreds of Tokyo establishments, from revered sushi restaurants to just-opened fashion boutiques, as well as bespoke bars and innovative galleries. Imagine visiting Tokyo with a friendly expert who can show you the city’s hippest new venues as well as…

You need a system for Tokyo and I’ve devised a unique way to unlock the city. I’ve created chapters that do a deep dive into one particular neighbourhood, which are cities unto themselves. Here’s a rundown of which Tokyo neighbourhoods may interest you. I Want It All! Are you a completist (like me) who wants…

Even experienced travellers can feel overwhelmed when choosing where to stay in Tokyo, the world’s largest city. But don’t panic, this Know Tokyo lowdown will make your decision a breeze. Many people recommend staying close to the Yamanote Line, which is Tokyo’s most important train service that stops at 30 stations as it does a…

You only pay for what you want with Know Tokyo, leaving more money in your wallet. If you only want to visit a few neighbourhoods in the city, you can purchase a single neighbourhood or buy a bundle of neighbourhoods. Each guide covers one precinct (neighbourhood area) across six categories, with reviews on food and…

Shitamachi Tanabata Festival Don a light yukata (summer kimono) and join locals celebrating tanabata, a festival commemorating the story of two star-crossed lovers separated by the Milky Way, who can only meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Kappabashi Utensils Street is festooned with bamboo poles decorated with colourful paper…