Tokyo
A vast metropolis where tradition meets futurism.
📷 Tokyo · Wikipedia/Wikimedia CommonsTokyo is a metropolis where tradition and the future live together, with its neon streets, historic temples and world-class cuisine. From Shibuya to Asakusa, each district offers a different world.
🗓️ The dry season (November–April) is ideal for most regions; avoid the monsoon months.
Nearby stops
HanoiVietnam’s historic capital; old quarters.Ha Long BayA UNESCO bay of karst islands.Hoi AnA fairy-tale old town of lantern-lit streets.Ho Chi Minh CityThe vibrant metropolis and gateway to the Mekong.Bali – UbudAn island of rice terraces and temples.BangkokTemples, bazaars and vibrant street life.Chiang MaiThe calm city of the north; mountain temples.HueThe imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty.Da NangA modern coastal city and the Marble Mountains.SapaTerraced rice fields and mountain villages.PhuketThailand’s largest holiday island.KrabiLimestone cliffs and the Railay beaches.Kuala LumpurThe Petronas Towers and a Muslim-friendly metropolis.SingaporeFuturistic gardens and a multicultural city-state.KyotoTemples, geisha quarters and ancient Japan.Siem ReapThe gateway to the Angkor Wat temples.
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