Tokyo is the best starting point for many first-time Japan trips because it combines major attractions, shopping, food, neighborhoods and excellent rail connections. The key to enjoying Tokyo is not trying to cover the entire city in one day. Group your sightseeing by area and leave room for meals, shopping and spontaneous discoveries. WHERE TO GO Asakusa is ideal for traditional Tokyo, with Sensoji and the Kaminarimon area. Shibuya is the place for the famous crossing, shopp

Hakone is one of the easiest ways to add hot springs, mountain scenery and a slower pace to a Tokyo itinerary. It works particularly well as an overnight stop between Tokyo and Kyoto. WHY VISIT HAKONE Travelers come for onsen, traditional ryokan stays, views around Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine and the possibility of seeing Mt. Fuji on clear days. Weather can change quickly, so Fuji views should be treated as a bonus rather than a guarantee. HOW LONG TO STAY One night is enough fo

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