Planning a trip to Tokyo?
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why visit Tokyo?
The intoxicating city of Tokyo is an inspiring fusion of the old and new. From traditional age-old temples to futuristic skyscrapers, if you are planning a trip to Tokyo, it will be filled with endless exciting things to see and do.
From the Meiji Jingu shrine in Harajuku to experiencing the exhilaration of the Shibuya Crossing where over 2.4 million people cross the world-renowned attraction every day, your trip planner for Tokyo will excite, delight and thrill!
How can you visit Tokyo and not visit the tallest tower in the world?! The Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in the world and it’s one of the best places to enjoy the most incredible views of the city.
It has 360-degree observation decks and whilst it’s a little bit out of the way, it’s certainly with the trip over to eastern Tokyo to experience these spectacular views.
Where to stay in Tokyo
Save up to £300 with exclusive Pogo member rates when you stay at the centrally-located Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo. This is so much more than just a city centre hotel, it has 15 different restaurants, a myriad of shops and it even has its own Japanese tea house where you can experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony.
If you are looking to book a trip to Tokyo, find your perfect hotel via the Pogo app.
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
Here are our top three travel tips when visiting Tokyo.
1) It’s worth noting that in Tokyo, there are at least five stations with the name ‘Shinjuku’, so be sure to use the Pogo travel app to plan your journeys.
If you subscribe to Pogo Plus, you can use the AI-powered travel itinerary which plots out all of the places you want to visit in Tokyo and takes into account how far away everything is from each other on the map, making navigating to see all the wonderful things to see and do in Tokyo an absolute breeze!
2) Be mindful that most cafes and restaurants in Tokyo only open from 11am, so make sure you either pick a hotel with breakfast or grab some snacks from the convenience store for breakfast in your hotel room.
3) Many shops (and in particular department stores) offer travellers tax-free discounts, so be sure to carry your passport with you to take advantage of these deals.
There will normally be signs up in English indicating this and Tokyo is one of the best destinations for shopping in Asia, so it’s definitely worthwhile taking advantage of these discounts.
Don’t forget to add your favourite shops to the ‘shopping’ section of your Tokyo pinboard on the Pogo travel app.
Are you ready to start exploring Tokyo with Pogo?
