Exploring Old Tokyo

Shitamachi and neighbouring areas - The heart of the Japanese Capital

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coffee/bars • ginza

6 retro cafes in Ginza with style and personality

16 November 2018

coffee/bars • ginza • snacks/candy

Shiseido Parlour Salon de Café: fancy desserts in Ginza

16 November 2018

coffee/bars • ginza

Cafe de Ginza Miyuki-kan: charming neighborhood cafe

16 November 2018

coffee/bars • ginza

Café Paulista: Oldest cafe in Tokyo with a Brazilian history

15 November 2018

coffee/bars • ginza

Ginza Tricolore: upscale coffee in Tokyo

14 November 2018

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Nakagin Capsule Tower: Stay at a peculiar tower in Ginza?

27 October 2018

lunch/dinner • minato-ku

Tofuya Ukai: Luxury Tofu Dining near Tokyo Tower together with the Imperial Family

23 October 2018

ginza

Smell the sea at Hama-rikyū Gardens

17 October 2018

explore • yanaka • yanesen

Yanaka Ginza – Old-fashioned shopping with cats

6 October 2018

ginza

Tsukiji Fish Market Closed!
An end of an era.

6 October 2018

Tokyo is a modern city, most closely linked with new technology, hypermodern facilities and shiny skyscrapers. Like every city, Tokyo also has a highly interesting past and the people who have lived here, who made the city big, have a distinct culture. Unfortunately, earthquakes, fires, World War II and above all the Japanese preference for all things new have destroyed many of the old places and sights. However, in this vast city, many interesting spots still remain through which you can experience the old atmosphere of this metropolis. Read more