{"id":25784,"date":"2020-02-27T15:36:32","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T15:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=25784"},"modified":"2020-03-25T14:24:41","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T14:24:41","slug":"tokyo-travel-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/27\/tokyo-travel-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Tokyo through the eyes of a travel expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25784&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25784\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25784&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25784&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25784%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25784\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25784\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every month, our Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller Top Travel Specialist Amy Tadehara brings us insider knowledge on how to access semi-impenetrable experiences, avoid crowds, and find hidden delights well away from those tourist-worn pathways. This month, she\u2019s sharing her favourite spots to eat, sleep and explore in Tokyo&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tokyo is one of my favourite places to send clients.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The city<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a vibrant hub of modern civili<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ation, buzzing with activity. Suited businessmen rush from one meeting to the next, immaculately turned-out girls totter on impossibly high heels, kimono-clad housewives fill the up-market department store, and at every turn\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019ll find\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a barrage of sights, sounds and aromas. Tiny road-side stalls and shops sell everything from grilled chicken on sticks to high-tech electronics. Bars and restaurants are stacked on top of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">another, blaz<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with neon as soon as dusk begins to fall. And everywhere<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where to stay?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25790\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HOSHINOYA-Tokyo-Front-desk-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The city<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has its share of\u00a0high rise\u00a0luxury accommodations, but my favourite hotel is the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hoshinoya<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Tokyo. As far as luxury hotels in Tokyo go \u2013 or in the world for that matter \u2013 this is unlike any other.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">very minute detail has been considere<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d, f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rom its kimono-patterned decorative and functional fa\u00e7ade (it shields the rooms from surrounding buildings)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to the rounded edges of the ceilings in its corridors<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the natural woods, papers, stone, and tatami used in every space. It<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as though<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re in another world.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While it does pay homage to traditional ryokan, you still have all the comforts of a top hotel, including comfortable low beds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the rooms<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a 24-hour lounge with complimentary snacks and drinks on every floor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. You can also join in traditional cultural activities in the evenings and mornings.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try out a real hot spring on the top floor \u2013 the water is pumped up from 1000m below the hotel!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What to do?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of my favourite things to do in Japan is to catch a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/04\/baseball-japan-2\/\">baseball game<\/a>. There are few other activities that are truly Japanese and truly American, at the same time. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if you\u2019re not\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">baseball fan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u2019ll find the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spectacle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of a Japanese baseball game to be fascinating.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best part about watching a game is that you don<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t need to know Japanese to enjoy it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 the atmosphere speaks for itself<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Head to Tokyo Dome in central Tokyo or Meiji-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">jingu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Stadium near Harajuku and Shibuya and prepare\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a great time!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re looking for something a little more high-culture, we can arrange anything from sumo wrestling to sushi making. One of my favorite truly Japanese experiences to book travellers in Tokyo is a Noh\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Theatre Workshop. Noh Theatre is the oldest form of Japanese theatre still regularly practised today and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the premise is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a UNESCO world heritage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0site!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travellers <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">really get beneath the surface and learn about the history, props and costumes of Noh<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hen they get to learn and perform a short piece of Noh Theatre for themselves!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to include Tokyo in your Japan trip? Check our our &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/japan-small-group-tours\/i-cj\/classic-japan\/\">Classic Japan<\/a>&#8216; itinerary here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where to eat?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of my <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">new\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">favourite restaurants to send clients to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waentei-Kikko<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Asakusa. Just steps from the famous\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sensoji<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Temple,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waentei-Kikko<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is housed in a traditional Japanese\u00a0farm house\u00a0and serves traditional, seasonal dishes. The proprietor is an accomplished\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tsugaru Shamisen player<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and plays for guests while they eat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are looking for something a little more J-Pop, I suggest the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Caf\u00e9<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nihonbashi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It makes a great alternative to the popular\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/japan-small-group-tours\/i-hyp0002jpop\/hyperjapans-j-pop-and-go-\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">onster\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">af\u00e9. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the kitschy side of Japan with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0themed food and drinks!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25788\" style=\"width: 1709px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1709\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash.jpg 1709w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-377x564.jpg 377w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-1200x1798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-900x1348.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-720x1079.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-1440x2157.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-390x584.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-780x1168.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ryoji-iwata-n31JPLu8_Pw-unsplash-510x764.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1709px) 100vw, 1709px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ryoji__iwata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryoji Iwata<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking for something a little off the beaten path in Tokyo?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Head to the up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">coming\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/16\/7-top-nightlife-destinations-in-tokyo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kagur<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">zaka<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0district<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for fashionable shopping, a fun mix of dining experiences and a twinge of European charm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Located north of the Imperial Palace<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kagurazaka<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is known for its cobblestone streets, a significant French presence and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sophisticated<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, stylish<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">feel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. A\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">must while here, is the Akagi Jinja. This Shinto shrine\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dates back to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the Edo period and was recently renovated into a unique and modern display of wood and glass. The renovation was designed by famed Japanese architect Kuma\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kengo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who is also known for his work on Kabuki-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">za<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Theatre. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to escape the city?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step back in time with a short day trip to the place known as \u201cLittle Edo\u201d.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Located\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0hour from Tokyo by train,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Kawagoe retains\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an atmosphere<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reminiscent of an old town from the Edo period<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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