https://topintokyo.com/blog/ Curated guides to the best of Tokyo and Japan — ramen, sushi, izakaya, coffee, hotels, ryokan, onsen towns and things to do. Hand-picked lists with real links. en-us https://topintokyo.com/japan/best-onsen/ https://topintokyo.com/japan/best-onsen/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best onsen towns in Japan in 2026 are Hakone, Kusatsu, Kinosaki, Beppu and Kurokawa. Hakone is the easiest from Tokyo, Kusatsu is known for its central Yubatake hot-water field, Kinosaki has seven tattoo-friendly public baths, Beppu has the Hells and a historic bathhouse, and Kurokawa has a bath-hopping pass. https://topintokyo.com/japan/best-ryokan/ https://topintokyo.com/japan/best-ryokan/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best ryokan in Japan in 2026 are Hiiragiya in Kyoto, Gora Kadan in Hakone, Hoshinoya Kyoto in Arashiyama, Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki and Kinjohro in Kanazawa. For a budget stay, Sawanoya in Tokyo's Yanaka is a long-running family inn, and Nanzenji Yachiyo and Yoshida Sanso offer mid-range Kyoto stays. https://topintokyo.com/kyoto/best-attractions/ https://topintokyo.com/kyoto/best-attractions/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best things to do in Kyoto in 2026 are Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama with Tenryu-ji, and Nijo Castle. Go to Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera early to beat the crowds, see Kinkaku-ji from 9 a.m., and add Ginkaku-ji, Sanjusangen-do and Nishiki Market for variety. Nijo Castle and Sanjusangen-do work well on rainy days. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-attractions/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-attractions/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best things to do in Tokyo in 2026 are Senso-ji in Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, teamLab Planets and teamLab Borderless, Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Outer Market and the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Book teamLab and Tokyo Disney Resort tickets in advance for a specific date; the temples, shrine grounds, the East Gardens and Shibuya Crossing are free to enter. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-cafes/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-cafes/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best coffee shops in Tokyo in 2026 are Glitch Coffee & Roasters in Jimbocho, Fuglen Tokyo in Tomigaya, Streamer Coffee Company in Shibuya and Onibus Coffee in Nakameguro for specialty coffee, plus Cafe de l'Ambre in Ginza, Chatei Hatou in Shibuya and Kayaba Coffee in Yanaka for classic kissaten. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-cocktail-bars/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-cocktail-bars/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best cocktail bars in Tokyo in 2026 are Punch Room at The Tokyo EDITION Ginza, Virtù at Four Seasons Otemachi, Bar Benfiddich in Shinjuku, Bar Libre in Ikebukuro and the Ginza classics Bar High Five, Star Bar Ginza and Bar Orchard Ginza. Reserve ahead where you can, arrive early for small counters, and ask about any cover or seating charge before you order. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-day-trips/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-day-trips/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best day trips from Tokyo in 2026 are Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone, Kawaguchiko (for Mt. Fuji) and Yokohama. Nikko has the Toshogu shrine complex, Kamakura has the Great Buddha and coastal temples, Hakone has hot springs and Lake Ashi, and Yokohama is the easiest, about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station by JR. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-hotels/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-hotels/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best hotels in Tokyo in 2026 are Aman Tokyo, the newly reopened Park Hyatt Tokyo, The Peninsula Tokyo, Hoshinoya Tokyo and Janu Tokyo for luxury, with TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street for design and Shibuya Stream Hotel, Hotel Gracery Shinjuku and Nui. Hostel for mid-range and value stays. Choose by neighborhood first: Marunouchi for the station, Shinjuku for nightlife, Shibuya for trendy areas and Asakusa for old Tokyo. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-izakaya/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-izakaya/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best izakaya in Tokyo in 2026 are Shin Hinomoto (Andy's) under the Yurakucho tracks, Shinsuke in Yushima for sake and classic dishes, and Donzoko in Shinjuku. For yakitori, try Kushiwakamaru in Nakameguro and Torien in Omoide Yokocho. Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, Uoshin Ebisu and Birdland round out the list, with picks for every budget and booking style. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-museums/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-museums/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best museums in Tokyo in 2026 are the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi, the Nezu Museum in Aoyama and the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku. Book the Ghibli Museum in advance, because admission is by advance reservation only, and check each museum's closed day, since many close on Mondays or Tuesdays. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-observation-decks/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-observation-decks/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best views in Tokyo in 2026 are from Shibuya Sky, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo City View in Roppongi Hills and the free observatories at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Book timed tickets online for Shibuya Sky and Skytree, and use free decks such as Caretta Shiodome, Shibuya Hikarie and Carrot Tower if you want a skyline without paying. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-ramen/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-ramen/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best ramen in Tokyo in 2026 are Fuunji for thick-dipping tsukemen, Afuri for yuzu shio, Ichiran for solo-booth tonkotsu, Ramen Nagi for niboshi and Konjiki Hototogisu for clam-based shio and shoyu. Menya Musashi, Nakiryu, Rokurinsha and T's TanTan, a fully plant-based shop, round out a list that covers every major style. https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-sushi-restaurants/ https://topintokyo.com/tokyo/best-sushi-restaurants/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT The best sushi in Tokyo in 2026 are Ginza Kyubey and Sushi Ginza Onodera for bookable high-end omakase, Sushi Tokyo Ten for a mid-priced counter near Shinjuku Station, and Sushi Dai at Toyosu for a market breakfast. For standing and conveyor sushi, try Uogashi Nihon-ichi and Nemuro Hanamaru. Budgets range from a few thousand yen at a standing bar to several times that at a Ginza counter.