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It is at night that Japans capital really comes to life, with a myriad of bars, clubs and restaurants throughout the city, you’d be hard stretched to find something not to your taste.
With many Japanese apartments being quite small, many locals choose to socialise out in the city.
This has resulted in an incredibly diverse nightlife throughout the city, with bars ranging from ultra modern and laid back to boisterous and out right crazy.
The district of Roppongi is recommended as a starting for westerners and is not to dissimilar to New York on a Friday night.
Throughout Roppongi, dress code is relatively lax and drink prices are fairly modest. On the whole though, drink prices vary considerably from bar to bar and its always best to ask before you order to avoid any problems.
If you spend any time in any of Tokyo’s many “hostess clubs” do not be surprised if you’re charged anything up to £50 for a single beer.
You can also expect to pay an entrance or “cover” fee for many of the Japanese-style pubs or “izakaya”. This is also the case for many clubs, where cover fees can usually be quite high, but generally include a few drinks.
If you want to venture off the streets and sip your drink slowly underneath Tokyo’s unforgettable skyline, then one of the many “sky bars” may be more to your liking. These can be found in a great deal of the cities hotels.
With no specific licensing hours, bars and clubs are free to serve throughout the night, and many choose to do so!
Some notable bars include; “Hajime”, one of the most popular in the Roppongi district, “GasPanic”, a lively favourite amongst travellers and for the more sophisticated, the stylish “Finger” is recommended.
Tokyo is a city bursting with contrasts, from its dazzling neon lights perched high on the sides of skyscrapers right down to its tranquil cherry blossom gardens dotted around the city, Tokyo is truly awe inspiring.
With a population nearing 13 million, you’d expect crime to be a big a problem. On the contrary though, Tokyo is one of the safest cities on the planet.
Due to the extremity of Tokyo’ seasons, the city is best experienced during the milder months.
Cuisine is something that the Japanese take very seriously and whether you’re planning on paying big or small you’re sure to be impressed by the sheer variety on offer.
If shopping is your thing, then you will be hard pressed to not find what you’re looking for in the megalopolis that is Tokyo. Numerous shops are open throughout the night as well as the day.
Beneath the modernity of the countless bars, restaurants and shopping centres of Tokyo beats an ancient heart.
This is reflected on a day to day basis by age-old traditions that are deeply routed into the Japanese population, such as their strong dining etiquette.
However, too truly experience Japanese culture at its best there is a wealth of temples, shrines, gardens and parks throughout the city.
With such a vast area to explore and so much ground to cover to fully experience the city getting around is a vital component to any visit to Tokyo.
In true Japanese style, Tokyo boasts one of the most efficient and advanced public network systems in the world, making sure you won’t miss a thing.
It is at night that Japans capital really comes to life, with a myriad of bars, clubs and restaurants throughout the city, youâd be hard stretched to find something not to your taste.
With many Japanese apartments being quite small, many locals choose to socialise out in the city.
This has resulted in an incredibly diverse nightlife throughout the city, with bars ranging from ultra modern and laid back to boisterous and out right crazy.
The district of Roppongi is recommended as a starting for westerners and is not to dissimilar to New York on a Friday night.
Throughout Roppongi, dress code is relatively lax and drink prices are fairly modest. On the whole though, drink prices vary considerably from bar to bar and its always best to ask before you order to avoid any problems.
If you spend any time in any of Tokyoâs many âhostess clubsâ do not be surprised if youâre charged anything up to £50 for a single beer.
You can also expect to pay an entrance or âcoverâ fee for many of the Japanese-style pubs or âizakayaâ. This is also the case for many clubs, where cover fees can usually be quite high, but generally include a few drinks.
If you want to venture off the streets and sip your drink slowly underneath Tokyoâs unforgettable skyline, then one of the many âsky barsâ may be more to your liking. These can be found in a great deal of the cities hotels.
With no specific licensing hours, bars and clubs are free to serve throughout the night, and many choose to do so!
Some notable bars include; âHajimeâ, one of the most popular in the Roppongi district, âGasPanicâ, a lively favourite amongst travellers and for the more sophisticated, the stylish âFingerâ is recommended.
Tokyo is a city bursting with contrasts, from its dazzling neon lights perched high on the sides of skyscrapers right down to its tranquil cherry blossom gardens dotted around the city, Tokyo is truly awe inspiring.
With a population nearing 13 million, youâd expect crime to be a big a problem. On the contrary though, Tokyo is one of the safest cities on the planet.
Due to the extremity of Tokyoâ seasons, the city is best experienced during the milder months.
Cuisine is something that the Japanese take very seriously and whether youâre planning on paying big or small youâre sure to be impressed by the sheer variety on offer.
If shopping is your thing, then you will be hard pressed to not find what youâre looking for in the megalopolis that is Tokyo. Numerous shops are open throughout the night as well as the day.
Beneath the modernity of the countless bars, restaurants and shopping centres of Tokyo beats an ancient heart.
This is reflected on a day to day basis by age-old traditions that are deeply routed into the Japanese population, such as their strong dining etiquette.
However, too truly experience Japanese culture at its best there is a wealth of temples, shrines, gardens and parks throughout the city.
With such a vast area to explore and so much ground to cover to fully experience the city getting around is a vital component to any visit to Tokyo.
In true Japanese style, Tokyo boasts one of the most efficient and advanced public network systems in the world, making sure you wonât miss a thing.
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