Holiday in Tokyo

About Tokyo

Tokyo, the megalopolis on the west coast of Tokyo Bay, is the urban epicenter of Japan and a city that overwhelms all the senses at once. The metropolis, officially consisting of 23 special wards, 26 cities, and other municipalities, is an endless mosaic of megacity districts, each with its own identity and atmosphere. The culinary scene is unmatched: Tokyo holds more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, yet some of the most unforgettable meals can be experienced at a standing counter for around ten euros. The Tsukiji Outer Market and the new Toyosu Market offer the freshest sushi enjoyment in the early morning. In Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho) and Piss Alley near Shinjuku, tiny yakitori grills crowd under low lanterns — authentic Tokyo in a tight space. Akihabara is the mecca of anime, manga, and gaming culture with multi-story electronics stores and maid cafes. In Harajuku and Omotesando, avant-garde street fashion collides with luxury boutiques. teamLab Borderless (moved to Azabudai Hills) offers immersive digital art that dissolves the boundaries between viewer and artwork. The Imperial Palace with its gardens, Ueno with its museums, and the Odaiba waterfront with futuristic architecture complete the picture. In the evening, the observatories in the Tokyo Skytree (634 meters) or Shibuya Sky offer a sea of lights to the horizon. Tokyo is limitless, inexhaustible, and always a surprise — even on the tenth visit, one discovers something new.