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Traveling to Tokyo
Travel buddies, local guides, planners and language teachers for Tokyo: find them, write to them in your language, and go on an adventure together.
🧭 Good to know
Tokyo blends temples, Zen gardens and ultra-modern districts: Asakusa and Senso-ji temple, the Shibuya crossing, the alleys of Shinjuku, the shops of Harajuku… Public transport is easy and safe, but a local guide really helps you understand the customs and find the right places. On Globamigo, find travelers who are in Japan on the same dates and guides who speak your language.
📅 Best time to go
Late March to May (cherry blossoms) and October to November (autumn colours).
⭐ Must-sees
- Asakusa and Senso-ji temple
- The Shibuya crossing
- Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
- The alleys of Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho)
- A day trip to Nikko or Kamakura
🤝 Traveling to Tokyo with others
Sign up for free, add your dates and find the travelers heading to Tokyo at the same time as you: share a tour, a boat, a driver or simply a meal.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Late March to May (cherry blossoms) and October to November (autumn colours).
What to do and see in Tokyo?
Asakusa and Senso-ji temple, The Shibuya crossing, Meiji Shrine and Harajuku, The alleys of Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho), A day trip to Nikko or Kamakura.
How to find a travel buddy for Tokyo?
On Globamigo, sign up for free and add your dates: you see the travelers heading to Tokyo at the same time as you and can write to them in your language, thanks to automatic translation. You can also post a search for travel companions.
How to find a local guide in Tokyo?
Guides, tour agencies and places to stay in Tokyo registered on Globamigo can be contacted directly, with no commission: you see their offers, indicative prices and travelers’ reviews, and you book directly with them.
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