{"id":262829,"date":"2022-11-02T16:01:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T08:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=262829"},"modified":"2025-01-23T18:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T10:26:09","slug":"tokyo-things-to-do-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/tokyo-things-to-do-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Jet off to Tokyo: Discover the capital city of Japan with our list of the best things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The capital city of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/japan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a> is the best possible place for a mix of modern city life and traditional Japanese culture. Think hip <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-new-cafes-singapore-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cafes<\/a>, bustling shopping streets and gorgeous historical sights. Never been to this part of the globe? No problem. Bookmark this guide to Tokyo for recommendations on the best things to do.<\/p>\n<h3>What to know before you fly<\/h3>\n<p>When booking tickets, choose to land in Haneda Airport instead of Narita Airport. It\u2019s much closer to the city, and you\u2019ll save a good amount of time and money getting to your accommodation.<\/p>\n<h2>Tokyo guide: Best things to do<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Visit the iconic Shibuya Crossing<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262837\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262837 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Denys-Nevozhai-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | shibuya crossing\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Denys-Nevozhai-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Denys-Nevozhai-via-Unsplash.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Denys-Nevozhai-via-Unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Denys-Nevozhai-via-Unsplash-1536x1098.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Denys Nevozhai via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Have you really visited Tokyo if you haven\u2019t snapped a photo of its famous Shibuya Crossing? Seven crossroads meet at this intersection, and when the traffic lights turn red, a scramble occurs from all ends as pedestrians make their way to the other side. It\u2019s quite the experience. This iconic location has also been used as the backdrop for several popular <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/upcoming-movies-singapore-in-cinemas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> and TV shows. Think Lost in Translation, Resident Evil: Afterlife, and Alice in Borderland.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Raise a toast at izakayas in Shinjuku<\/h3>\n<p>The best of entertainment, business and shopping collide at Shinjuku \u2013 no wonder it\u2019s one of our favourite districts to visit in Japan. Pop by vast department stores like Isetan, Takashimaya and Odakyu and fill your shopping baskets to the brim. Or, if you\u2019re looking for a late-night activity, bring on the booze and grilled delights at some of the area\u2019s top <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-cocktail-bars-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bars<\/a>. We recommend reserving seats at <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/izakayas-bars-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">izakayas<\/a> like Kisaiya Hide and Yorozuya Okagesan.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Immerse in kawaii culture at Harajuku<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262838\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262838 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Elton-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | Harajuku\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Elton-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Elton-via-Unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Elton-via-Unsplash.jpg 1262w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Elton via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next on our list of things to do in Tokyo is a trip to the colourful and quirky district of Harajuku. Anime enthusiasts and closet otakus will love this part of the land. Not sure where to begin? Start your adventure at Takeshita Dori for a mixture of trendy fashion boutiques, adorable crepe stands and shops selling eccentric trinkets (think resin syringes and skeleton clips). There are also several themed cafes \u2013 like the typical maid cafe \u2013 to explore here, if that\u2019s your jam.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Shop til you drop at the largest Don Quixote<\/h3>\n<p>Can\u2019t get enough of Don Don Donki in Singapore? Trust us when we say it\u2019s nothing compared to the real deal in Japan. The Mega Don Quixote Shibuya Store is the largest you\u2019ll find in the city, with eight floors worth of affordable products, cosmetics, groceries and alcohol. If you love the piping hot sweet potatoes sold outside Don Don Donki in Singapore, then you\u2019ll have to pop by level one and get your hands on sweet potato boba at the store\u2019s Tapimo booth.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Browse electronic goods and otaku merchandise at Akihabara<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262839\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262839 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Jezael-Melgoza-via-Unsplash-2-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | electronic goods and otaku merch at akihabara\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Jezael-Melgoza-via-Unsplash-2-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Jezael-Melgoza-via-Unsplash-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Jezael-Melgoza-via-Unsplash-2-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Jezael Melgoza via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for electronic goods or parts at duty-free prices, Akihabara is the place to be. Megastores like Yodobashi Camera and Laox are must-visits, with almost everything that you need to build your own computer (literally). A camera battery once died on us and wouldn\u2019t charge, so we snapped up a new one quickly at a random retail shop on this street. You\u2019ll also find plenty of stores hawking anime merchandise and games amongst the shuffle of electronic retailers. Perfect if you\u2019re looking for rare collectibles.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Receive blessings at a temple<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262840\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262840 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-1986-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | asakusa temple\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-1986-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-1986-via-Unsplash.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-1986-via-Unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-1986-via-Unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: 1986 via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, we can\u2019t forget the rich history and culture that Japan swims in. For a good dose of it, go ahead and visit some of Tokyo\u2019s gorgeous temples and shrines (and don\u2019t forget to grab a quick blessing on your way out). Some noteworthy ones to add to your itinerary include the grand Sensoji Temple at Asakusa (with hundreds of food stalls on your way in); and the Meiji Jingu Shrine near Yoyogi Park. The latter is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, and you may even catch a glimpse of a Japanese wedding taking place here.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Spend a day (or two) at enchanting theme parks<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262841\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262841 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-ghibli-park-Studio-Ghibli-via-Facebook.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | Ghibli Park theme parks in Japan\" width=\"890\" height=\"636\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 890px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 890\/636;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Studio Ghibli via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Japan is a paradise for the most wonderfully-built theme parks, and the good news is, you can find a good bunch of them in Tokyo. Book tickets to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyodisneyresort.jp\/en\/tdl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tokyo Disneyland and Disneysea<\/a>, and enjoy thrilling rides across themed zones like Adventureland and Tomorrowland. Don\u2019t forget to snap pictures with your favourite Disney princesses and characters against the gorgeous backdrop of Cinderella\u2019s castle.<\/p>\n<p>Or, pop down to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/web\/en\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Universal Studios Japan<\/a> and immerse yourself in the larger-than-life magic worlds of Spider-Man, Jurassic Park and Jaws. Potterheads should make time to enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter situated within the theme park as well.<\/p>\n<p>Any Studio Ghibli fans? The new <a href=\"https:\/\/ghibli-park.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ghibli Park<\/a> just opened its doors on 1 November. While it may not be in Tokyo, it\u2019s worth the three-hour train ride out to the Aichi prefecture. Pose with No-Face on the iconic Spirited Away train, or traipse through the quaint home of Kiki from Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service. But make sure you\u2019ve booked your tickets in advance before heading down. We hear you can get them through Lawson\u2019s boo-woo tickets service, or when you buy a package at the JTB travel agency.<\/p>\n<h2>Tokyo guide: What to eat<\/h2>\n<h3>8. Springy noodles at Ichiran Ramen<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262842\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262842 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Crystal-Jo-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | ichiran ramen\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Crystal-Jo-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Crystal-Jo-via-Unsplash-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Crystal-Jo-via-Unsplash.jpg 1210w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Crystal Jo via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We make a beeline to the first Ichiran Ramen outlet we see whenever we\u2019re in Tokyo. If you\u2019re craving a bowl of ramen that doesn\u2019t disappoint, this is the place to be. You can customise your noodles and broth according to your liking (whether that\u2019s firm or soft, or less oily) so every bowl is tailored to your tastes. Plus, you don\u2019t have to worry if you\u2019re dining alone because this store comes with booths made for the solo traveller.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.ichiran.com\/ramen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ichiran Ramen<\/a>, multiple locations including Ueno, Asakusa and Shinjuku<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Fresh sushi and sashimi at Tsukiji Outer Market<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262843\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262843 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Michael-Wu-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | tsukiji outer market\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Michael-Wu-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Michael-Wu-via-Unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Michael-Wu-via-Unsplash.jpg 1190w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Michael Wu via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tsukiji Fish Market may be out of bounds to the public now, but you can still head to its outer market to try all sorts of traditional Japanese food. Food stalls that sell delish seafood like sushi and sashimi are a dime a dozen here. You can guarantee its products are fresh from the fish market. Not into raw food? No problem. Walk around and you\u2019ll find stalls selling seared scallops and tamagoyaki in myriad flavours.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsukiji.or.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tsukiji Outer Market<\/a>, 4 Chome-16-2 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Tender sticks of yakitori at Yakitori Alley<\/h3>\n<p>Also known as Omoide Yokocho (or memory alley), this little street near Shinjuku is flanked by up to 81 yakitori restaurants. It\u2019s a bit of a grungy spot, but it&#8217;s full of character. And it\u2019s the perfect location for a late-night hangout (think delicious grilled skewers, gyozas, noodles and cold beers). Not sure which yakitori joint to head to? Our visits to Tachan and Kabuto have never failed us.<br \/>\n<em>Yakitori Alley, 2 Chome-3-3 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>11. Crispy tempura donburi at Tempura Kondo<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262844\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262844 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Bady-Abbas-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | crispy tempura donburi tempura \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Bady-Abbas-via-Unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Bady-Abbas-via-Unsplash-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Bady-Abbas-via-Unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Bady-Abbas-via-Unsplash.jpg 1456w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Bady Abbas via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The best Japanese food comes in simple (yet unbeatable) combinations. Think golden shrimp and vegetable tempura on a bed of steamed rice, with a salty dipping sauce on the side. That\u2019s the magic of tendons (or tempura donburi). In our opinion, Tempura Kondo serves one of the best tendons in all of Tokyo. Don\u2019t leave without trying its signature sweet potato tempura \u2013 the batter is oh-so-light.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/tempura-kondo.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tempura Kondo<\/a>, Level 9, Ginza 5-5-13, Sakaguchi Building, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. Comforting omurice at Azabu Shokudo<\/h3>\n<p>We don\u2019t know about you, but we love those viral videos of runny eggs enveloping a mountain of omurice. If you\u2019re in Tokyo, you definitely can\u2019t miss having a plate of this well-loved dish to yourself. We recommend a trip to Azabu Shokudo \u2013 it&#8217;s perfected its technique for the brown shiny demi glace (characteristic of every good plate of omurice) that\u2019s sure to give your taste buds a treat.<br \/>\n<em>Azabu Shokudo, B1, Chome-18-1, 4 Azabu West, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>13. The world\u2019s richest matcha ice cream at Suzuki-en<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262845\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262845 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Suzuki-en-Asakusa-matcha-ice-cream-gelato-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"tokyo things to do | matcha ice cream at Suzuki-En\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Suzuki-en-Asakusa-matcha-ice-cream-gelato-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Suzuki-en-Asakusa-matcha-ice-cream-gelato.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Suzuki-en-Asakusa-matcha-ice-cream-gelato-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/tokyo-things-to-do-Suzuki-en-Asakusa-matcha-ice-cream-gelato-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The most intense matcha ice cream in the world at Suzuki-en.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Any matcha fanatics out there? If you love matcha-flavoured desserts, you have to make a pit stop at Suzuki-en during your trip to Tokyo. This teahouse is located in Asakusa, and has made a name for itself serving the world\u2019s richest matcha ice cream. Choose from seven different levels of intensity, or taste other roasted tea or rice flavours like hojicha and genmaicha. We also can\u2019t resist digging into a scoop of black sesame.<br \/>\n<em>Suzuki-en Asakusa, 3 Chome-4-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There you have it! Our guide to the best things to do and eat on your next trip to Tokyo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The capital city of Japan is the best possible place for a mix of modern city life and traditional Japanese culture. Think hip cafes, bustling shopping streets and gorgeous historical sights. Never been to this part of the globe? No problem. Bookmark this guide to Tokyo for recommendations on the best things to do. 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