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<LscsResult><DestinationRootContainer><generalSectionContainer><cityStatus>active</cityStatus><entryPageActiveStatus>active</entryPageActiveStatus><Smartvel>enable</Smartvel><destinationTypeDetails><regionName>North Asia</regionName><regionLabel>North Asia</regionLabel><regionID>North Asia</regionID><country>JP</country><countryLabel>Japan</countryLabel><countryTranslated>Japan</countryTranslated><city>TYO</city><cityCode>75502</cityCode><cityLabel>Tokyo</cityLabel><airportcode>NRT</airportcode><cityTranslated>Tokyo</cityTranslated><pageTitle>Book flights to Tokyo (TYO) | Singapore Airlines</pageTitle><cityLanguages>English, Japanese</cityLanguages></destinationTypeDetails><destinationEntryDetails><destinationImage>/saar5/images/destination/top-banners/Tokyo.jpg</destinationImage><altText>Top View City of Tokyo Japan</altText><thumbnailImage>/saar5/images/fare-deal-images/Tokyo.jpg</thumbnailImage><thumbnailAltText>Scenery Evening City View of Tokyo Japan</thumbnailAltText><cityintroTitle><p>Tokyo is a city of paradoxes, a teeming mass of human activity of unimaginable breadth and depth, yet a megalopolis of polished pristineness, efficiency and calm.</p></cityintroTitle><cityDescription><p>Ancient rituals take place alongside ultra-modern architecture, kimono-clad locals walk the chic boulevards in Ginza, and dining ranges from street-cheap ramen to the biggest collection of Michelin-star restaurants in the world. For decades the Japanese capital has been the touch-point for the technological here and now, but for visitors it&rsquo;s also a modern city whose historic legacy is never far from the glossy surface..</p>
<p>Find out the best time to go to Tokyo with our <a href="https://www.silverkris.com/city/tokyo/?utm_source=saadestpage&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=saa_silverkris">city guide</a>.</p></cityDescription><cityHoverDescription/></destinationEntryDetails><metaKeyword>flights to Tokyo, Tokyo attractions, things to do in Tokyo, things to eat in Tokyo, accomodation options in Tokyo</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Book your flights to Tokyo, Japan with Singapore Airlines. Enjoy our best fares deals and get inspired on what to do when you get there by checking out our travel tips.</p></metaDescription></generalSectionContainer><whatToDoPageTitle>What to do in Tokyo</whatToDoPageTitle><whatToDoODImage/><whatToDoODAltText/><whatToDoSection><category>Family</category><categoryLabel>Family</categoryLabel><heading>Walk across the world-famous Shibuya Crossing</heading><Description>Walk across the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. Traffic lights in every direction turn red at the same time, and pedestrians surge into the intersection from all sides. Observe this strangely organised moment of utter chaos from the second-floor window of Starbucks in the Tsutaya mall.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/tyo/Shibuya-Crossing.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>Visit a “beya” or sumo stable</heading><Description>Visit a “beya” or sumo stable during the sumo wrestlers’ early morning training sessions. If you happen to be in Tokyo in January, May or September, catch some grand tournament action at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo’s national sumo hall.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/tyo/sumo-stable.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Tokyo - Visit a Sumo Stable</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>Pay your respects at Meiji Jingu</heading><Description>Pay your respects at Meiji Jingu, Tokyo’s most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to the 19th century Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Bow as you enter the serene 72ha green oasis through the Torii gate that is made of wood from 1,500-year-old cypress.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/tyo/Meiji-Jingu.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Tokyo - Meiji-Jingu</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Family</category><categoryLabel>Family</categoryLabel><heading>Fiddle with Sony’s high-tech gizmos</heading><Description>Fiddle with Sony’s high-tech gizmos at the Sony Showroom. The first four floors of the impressive 11-storey Sony Building lets you get your hands on the latest products and you can even experience Kabuki in the new Sony 4K theatre.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Family</category><categoryLabel>Family</categoryLabel><heading>Get an insider’s perspective on the city</heading><Description>Get an insider’s perspective on the city. The Tokyo Systematized Goodwill Guide Club comprises mostly students, housewives and retirees, volunteering their time and good cheer for free to take visitors around their city.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoMetaDetails><metaKeyword>What to do in Tokyo</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Don't miss out on these activites when visiting Tokyo</p></metaDescription></whatToDoMetaDetails><whereToStayPageTitle>Where to stay in Tokyo</whereToStayPageTitle><whereToStayODImage/><whereToStayODAltText/><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Agora Place Asakusa</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Agora Place Asakusa is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Tokyo. It lies 1 km from the city centre and provides accessibility to important town facilities. With the city's main attractions such as Taiko Drum Museum (Taiko-Kan), Jakotsu-Yu, and Asakusa Rox within close reach, you will love its location. Take advantage of a wealth of unrivalled services and amenities at this Tokyo hotel.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> "Style Your Stay" - to make your stay more comfortable, the hotel offers you various amenities and gadgets for rent or purchase.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>3.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Agora Place Asakusa</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/agora_place_asakusa.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>2-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito-ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>2-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan 111-0042</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Andaz Tokyo</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>The second-tallest high-rise in this dynamic capital boasts its crowning feature - Hyatt Hotels' first Andaz hotel in Japan, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills. 164 rooms spread over 52 floors provide a warm and pleasant home-away-from-home and modern comforts such as complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary mini bar with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, satellite/cable TV, and separate shower and tub.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Drop by the breathtaking Rooftop Bar on the 52nd floor with open-air seating and get blown away by the majestic view.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Tokyo-Andaz.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Andaz Tokyo</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/andaz_tokyo.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>1-23-4 Toranomon, Minato-Ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1-23-4 Toranomon, Minato-Ku, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan 105-0001</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Keio Plaza Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, this luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The rooms are painted in soothing shades and are comfortable and functional. Satellite TV, Japanese bathrobes, and tea-making facilities are available in each room.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> As one of the "Tokyo Disney Resort Good Neighbour Hotels", complimentary shuttle bus service directly from the hotel to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Park is readily available. Advanced reservations are required.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Tokyo-Keio-Plaza.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Keio Plaza Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/keio_plaza_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan 160-8330</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>The contemporary high-rise business hotel features 458 elegantly-designed rooms and is located in Tokyo’s new urban business district. Airport Limousine Bus arrives and departs from the hotel at regular intervals for easy access to Haneda and Narita Airport. Be pampered with sumptuous meals, a cosy bed, and friendly staff during your stay at the Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Ginza Shopping District is only a short walk away if you are looking for Tokyo's Metropolis. Go there on Sundays when they close off the street to automobile traffic.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.5</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Tokyo-Royal-Park-Hotel-The-Shiodome.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/royal_park_hotel_the_shiodome_tokyo.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>1-6-3, Higashishinbashi, Ginza</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1-6-3, Higashishinbashi, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan 105-8333</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to accommodate your every need. Located in the lovely area of Ikebukuro, the hotel enjoys a commanding position in the gastronomic, shopping, and nightlife hub of Tokyo. From here, enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> If you enjoy soaking in the tub with a breathtaking view, choose the Bath Suite that features a one-of-a-kind view of the luxury garden from its windowed bathroom.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Tokyo-Hotel-Chinzanso.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/hotel_chinzanso_tokyo.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-Ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-Ku, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan 112-8667</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Hotel Claska</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Surprisingly, boutique hotels are few and far between in Tokyo, but one of the first is one of the best, thanks to its sheer simplicity. Located in Meguro, Claska was redesigned from the 1960s New Meguro Hotel, with wood panelling and tatami mats for a mellow and modern atmosphere. The English and Japanese creators aimed to make it the coolest small hotel in the city, and with only 15 rooms, it remains one of Tokyo’s most sought after places to stay.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>The hotel hosts a monthly party, often in collaboration with local galleries, so making friends here couldn’t be easier.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Hotel Claska</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/claska.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>1-3-18 Chuo-cho, Meguro-ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1-3-18 Chuo-cho, Meguro-ku, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan 152-0001</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Last year the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, was named the number one luxury hotel in the world by TripAdvisor, based on user reviews on the leading travel website. With its position directly above Tokyo station and the Meet & Greet service that takes guests from the bullet train platforms to their room, it’s easy to see why. Guests also enjoy astonishing views of the Marunouchi business district on one side and the Tokyo Sky Tree, the world’s highest freestanding broadcasting tower on the other.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Scattered around the hotel’s public areas are some 2,000 artefacts and artworks mostly from China, making it worth a visit even for those who miss out on the sumptuous rooms.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/shangri_la_hotel_tokyo.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Station, Tokyo, Japan 100-8283</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Hotel Asia Center of Japan</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Business hotels abound in Tokyo, but the Hotel Asia Center of Japan stands out for being one of the most affordable of them all, despite being located in downtown Akasaka, one of the city’s most prestigious districts. A short hop from the nightlife hub of Roppongi, its clientele is an eclectic mix of Japanese salarymen, overseas businessmen, and worldwide travellers on a budget. Though basic in decor, the friendly staff are all too keen to assist foreign visitors.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> The ground floor bakery Restaurant Fuji serves freshly baked bread, buns and croissants every morning.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>3.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Hotel Asia Center of Japan</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/asia_center_of_japan_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>8-10-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>8-10-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan 1070052</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Sukeroku No Yado Sadachiyo</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>When accommodation alone isn’t enough and going out for entertainment is a chore, Sukeroku No Yado Sadachiyo offers a quirky experience meant to recreate the ancient times of Edo. This ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) provides a range of courses which you can participate in for a fee, from dancing the Asakusa Geisha Odori with three actual geisha to the sound of shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) and drums, or old-time games like fan-throwing.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Try joining up with other travellers for a team of 20, enough for a private yakatabune (home-style boat) cruise in Tokyo Bay.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>3.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Sukeroku No Yado Sadachiyo</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/sukeroku_no_yado_sadachiyo_ryokan.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>2-20-1, Asakusa, Taito-ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>2-20-1, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan 111-0032</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Andon Ryokan</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Dubbed the first boutique ryokan, Andon was designed by architect Masayuki Irie, a scholar of the works of Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. Located in a working-class district in the city’s north-west, the rooms are as simple as they come. What’s noteworthy though is the bathing area. Centred around a Jacuzzi, it is a modern update of the traditional sento or communal bath house, available for mixed bathers and adorned with tile art by pop artist Mie Ishii.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>The bathing area can also be used by day-trippers as a convenient in-city alternative to heading to far-flung natural hot springs.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>2.5</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Tokyo - Andon Ryokan</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/andon_ryokan_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>2-34-10,Nihondutsumi,Taito-ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>2-34-10,Nihondutsumi,Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan 111-0021</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStayMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to stay in Tokyo</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Choose from a variety of accomodation options in Tokyo</p></metaDescription></whereToStayMetaDetails><whereToEatPageTitle>Where to eat in Tokyo</whereToEatPageTitle><whereToEatODImage/><whereToEatODAltText/><whereToEatSection><places><category>Japanese</category><categoryLabel>Japanese</categoryLabel><categoryLink/><whereToEatHeading>Cha Cha Hana</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Kyoto-style cuisine is renowned for its refinement and fresh ingredients, but is surprisingly hard to find in modern Tokyo. Cha Cha Hana, inside a charming Showa-era house in Shinjuku, offers a range of quick bites and treats on the edge of Golden Gai, a warren of 1950s-built bars on the backstreets of Tokyo’s busiest hub. With rice paper walls and its own stone garden, the vibe matches the theme and treats include Camembert tempura, grilled Japanese yam and potato dumplings stuffed with scallop.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Eat the way the locals do by accompanying your meal with plum wine, known as umeshu.
1-1-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tel: 81 3 5292 2933</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Tokyo - Cha Cha Hana</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>1-1-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1-1-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan</externalLink><contactNo>+81 3-5292-2933</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Japanese</category><categoryLabel>Japanese</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.mikawa-zezankyo.jimdo.com/english-information</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Mikawa Zezankyo</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Located close to the banks of the Sumida river in Asakusa, Mikawa Zezankyo is a specialist in one of Japan’s lesser appreciated, yet common foods – tempura. The battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables are far less oily and greasy than in Western-style frying, and this restaurant has 150 years of experience. Current chef Tetsuya Saotome produces the dish as if it were an art form, earning a Michelin star and ensuring the rather pricey tempura is well worth the trip.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Saotome is a calligraphy expert who will gladly demonstrate his skills when the restaurant is less busy, in the upstairs tea room. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Tokyo - Mikawa Zezankyo</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>1-3-1 Fukuzumi, Koto-ku</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1-3-1 Fukuzumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo (03) 3643-8383</externalLink><contactNo>(0066) 9670-15049</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Japanese</category><categoryLabel>Japanese</categoryLabel><categoryLink>sasanoyuki.com</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Sasa-no-Yuki</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>With tofu being a staple in Japanese cuisine, it’s no surprise that there’s a restaurant dedicated to the ingredient at Sasa-no-yuki in Ueno. But it’s not just any old restaurant. Opened in 1691, the specialist continues to supply the Japanese Imperial Family to this day. Housed in a traditional wood building, it is part of the Toto Norenkai association of Tokyo shops that dates back over a century. While tofu is often considered tasteless, Sasa-no-yuki offers multi-course meals with fresh ingredients that utilise the ingredient in various intriguing forms.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Choose the tatami mat dining area, next to a landscaped waterfall, to best evoke a sense of the old capital. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Tokyo - Sasa-no-Yuki</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>2 Chome-15-10 Negishi</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>2 Chome-15-10 Negishi, Taito, Tokyo 110-0003, Japan</externalLink><contactNo>+81 3-3873-1145</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Japanese</category><categoryLabel>Japanese</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.nodaiwa.co.jp/english.html</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Nodaiwa</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Get up before dawn to witness the lively tuna auctions at Tsukiji, Japan’s largest and busiest wholesale market. There is an incredible array of seafood to check out at the sprawling market’s vibrant stalls. Many of the restaurants in and around the market offer super fresh sushi for breakfast and early lunches at great prices.
After Tsukiji, stroll to Hama-rikyu Gardens, formerly a shogun’s (military governor’s) duck hunting grounds that’s now a blend of tidal ponds, landscaped walkways and flower fields set against the high-rise backdrop of the Shiodome area. Then go window shopping in nearby Ginza district – be sure to taste the myriad free samples from deli counters in Mitsukoshi department store.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Tokyo - Nodaiwa</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>1-5-4 Higashiazabu, Minato</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1-5-4 Higashiazabu, Minato, Tokyo 106-0044, Japan</externalLink><contactNo>+81 3-3583-7852</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Japanese</category><categoryLabel>Japanese</categoryLabel><categoryLink/><whereToEatHeading>Ichariba En</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Okinawa is Japan’s tropical alter-ego, a chain of islands with a vastly different culture and history that belies the image of a homogenous Japan. It also has a cuisine that is fundamentally different, based on fresh vegetables, fruits and eggs. Ichariba En offers the quintessential Okinawan dish, goya chanpuru (bitter melon, eggs, pork, vegetables and tofu) as well as the Mexican-style taco rice (ground beef, rice, lettuce, cheese, tomato and salsa). The local alcohol known as awamori completes the Okinawan recreation.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Try the Sangenton pork, a delicacy best served shabu shabu style.
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<p>Find out the best time to go to Tokyo with our <a href='https://www.silverkris.com/city/tokyo/?utm_source=saadestpage&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=saa_silverkris'>city guide</a>.</p>",</JsonString><whatToDojsonString>{"count":5,"exploreTabTitle":"Explore","whatToDoTitle":"What to do","whereToEatTitle": "Where to eat","whereToStayTitle":"Where to stay","next":"","results":[{"name":"Walk across the world-famous Shibuya Crossing","description":"Walk across the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. Traffic lights in every direction turn red at the same time, and pedestrians surge into the intersection from all sides. Observe this strangely organised moment of utter chaos from the second-floor window of Starbucks in the Tsutaya mall.","external_link": "","public_link": "","purchase_link": "","mobile_number" : "","pop_up_desc" : "Walk across the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. 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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Style Your Stay - to make your stay more comfortable, the hotel offers you various amenities and gadgets for rent or purchase.","pop_up_desc": "Agora Place Asakusa is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Tokyo. It lies 1 km from the city centre and provides accessibility to important town facilities. With the city's main attractions such as Taiko Drum Museum (Taiko-Kan), Jakotsu-Yu, and Asakusa Rox within close reach, you will love its location. Take advantage of a wealth of unrivalled services and amenities at this Tokyo hotel.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Drop by the breathtaking Rooftop Bar on the 52nd floor with open-air seating and get blown away by the majestic view.","pop_up_desc": "The second-tallest high-rise in this dynamic capital boasts its crowning feature - Hyatt Hotels' first Andaz hotel in Japan, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills. 164 rooms spread over 52 floors provide a warm and pleasant home-away-from-home and modern comforts such as complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary mini bar with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, satellite/cable TV, and separate shower and tub.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> As one of the Tokyo Disney Resort Good Neighbour Hotels, complimentary shuttle bus service directly from the hotel to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Park is readily available. Advanced reservations are required.","pop_up_desc": "The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, this luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The rooms are painted in soothing shades and are comfortable and functional. Satellite TV, Japanese bathrobes, and tea-making facilities are available in each room.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> As one of the Tokyo Disney Resort Good Neighbour Hotels, complimentary shuttle bus service directly from the hotel to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Park is readily available. Advanced reservations are required.","external_link": true,"public_link": "","book_now" : "Book now", "purchase_link": "http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo/keio_plaza_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html","address": "2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku","cc_photo": [{"cc_photo": "/saar5/images/destination/main/Tokyo-Keio-Plaza.jpg"}], "mobile_number" : "","insider_tip_title" : "","insider_tip_desc" : "","reservation_link": "","rating_label": "","score": "4.0","show_on_map": true}, {"name": "Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome","description": "The contemporary high-rise business hotel features 458 elegantly-designed rooms and is located in Tokyo’s new urban business district. Airport Limousine Bus arrives and departs from the hotel at regular intervals for easy access to Haneda and Narita Airport. Be pampered with sumptuous meals, a cosy bed, and friendly staff during your stay at the Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Ginza Shopping District is only a short walk away if you are looking for Tokyo's Metropolis. Go there on Sundays when they close off the street to automobile traffic.","pop_up_desc": "The contemporary high-rise business hotel features 458 elegantly-designed rooms and is located in Tokyo’s new urban business district. Airport Limousine Bus arrives and departs from the hotel at regular intervals for easy access to Haneda and Narita Airport. Be pampered with sumptuous meals, a cosy bed, and friendly staff during your stay at the Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> If you enjoy soaking in the tub with a breathtaking view, choose the Bath Suite that features a one-of-a-kind view of the luxury garden from its windowed bathroom.","pop_up_desc": "Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to accommodate your every need. Located in the lovely area of Ikebukuro, the hotel enjoys a commanding position in the gastronomic, shopping, and nightlife hub of Tokyo. From here, enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>The hotel hosts a monthly party, often in collaboration with local galleries, so making friends here couldn’t be easier.","pop_up_desc": "Surprisingly, boutique hotels are few and far between in Tokyo, but one of the first is one of the best, thanks to its sheer simplicity. Located in Meguro, Claska was redesigned from the 1960s New Meguro Hotel, with wood panelling and tatami mats for a mellow and modern atmosphere. The English and Japanese creators aimed to make it the coolest small hotel in the city, and with only 15 rooms, it remains one of Tokyo’s most sought after places to stay.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Scattered around the hotel’s public areas are some 2,000 artefacts and artworks mostly from China, making it worth a visit even for those who miss out on the sumptuous rooms.","pop_up_desc": "Last year the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, was named the number one luxury hotel in the world by TripAdvisor, based on user reviews on the leading travel website. With its position directly above Tokyo station and the Meet & Greet service that takes guests from the bullet train platforms to their room, it’s easy to see why. Guests also enjoy astonishing views of the Marunouchi business district on one side and the Tokyo Sky Tree, the world’s highest freestanding broadcasting tower on the other.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> The ground floor bakery Restaurant Fuji serves freshly baked bread, buns and croissants every morning.","pop_up_desc": "Business hotels abound in Tokyo, but the Hotel Asia Center of Japan stands out for being one of the most affordable of them all, despite being located in downtown Akasaka, one of the city’s most prestigious districts. A short hop from the nightlife hub of Roppongi, its clientele is an eclectic mix of Japanese salarymen, overseas businessmen, and worldwide travellers on a budget. Though basic in decor, the friendly staff are all too keen to assist foreign visitors.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Try joining up with other travellers for a team of 20, enough for a private yakatabune (home-style boat) cruise in Tokyo Bay.","pop_up_desc": "When accommodation alone isn’t enough and going out for entertainment is a chore, Sukeroku No Yado Sadachiyo offers a quirky experience meant to recreate the ancient times of Edo. This ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) provides a range of courses which you can participate in for a fee, from dancing the Asakusa Geisha Odori with three actual geisha to the sound of shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) and drums, or old-time games like fan-throwing.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>The bathing area can also be used by day-trippers as a convenient in-city alternative to heading to far-flung natural hot springs.","pop_up_desc": "Dubbed the first boutique ryokan, Andon was designed by architect Masayuki Irie, a scholar of the works of Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. Located in a working-class district in the city’s north-west, the rooms are as simple as they come. What’s noteworthy though is the bathing area. Centred around a Jacuzzi, it is a modern update of the traditional sento or communal bath house, available for mixed bathers and adorned with tile art by pop artist Mie Ishii.
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After Tsukiji, stroll to Hama-rikyu Gardens, formerly a shogun’s (military governor’s) duck hunting grounds that’s now a blend of tidal ponds, landscaped walkways and flower fields set against the high-rise backdrop of the Shiodome area. Then go window shopping in nearby Ginza district – be sure to taste the myriad free samples from deli counters in Mitsukoshi department store.","pop_up_desc" : "Get up before dawn to witness the lively tuna auctions at Tsukiji, Japan’s largest and busiest wholesale market. There is an incredible array of seafood to check out at the sprawling market’s vibrant stalls. Many of the restaurants in and around the market offer super fresh sushi for breakfast and early lunches at great prices.
After Tsukiji, stroll to Hama-rikyu Gardens, formerly a shogun’s (military governor’s) duck hunting grounds that’s now a blend of tidal ponds, landscaped walkways and flower fields set against the high-rise backdrop of the Shiodome area. Then go window shopping in nearby Ginza district – be sure to taste the myriad free samples from deli counters in Mitsukoshi department store.","insider_tip_title" :"","insider_tip_desc" :"", "external_link":true,"public_link": "", "address": "1-5-4 Higashiazabu, Minato","mobile_number" : "+81 3-3583-7852", "location": {"type": "Point","coordinates": [""]}, "cc_photo": [{"cc_photo": "/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg"}],"restaurant_type_text": "Japanese","reservation_link": "","show_on_map": true,"hasInfo": true }, {"name": "Ichariba En","description": "Okinawa is Japan’s tropical alter-ego, a chain of islands with a vastly different culture and history that belies the image of a homogenous Japan. It also has a cuisine that is fundamentally different, based on fresh vegetables, fruits and eggs. Ichariba En offers the quintessential Okinawan dish, goya chanpuru (bitter melon, eggs, pork, vegetables and tofu) as well as the Mexican-style taco rice (ground beef, rice, lettuce, cheese, tomato and salsa). The local alcohol known as awamori completes the Okinawan recreation.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Try the Sangenton pork, a delicacy best served shabu shabu style.
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