MYSTERY Holidays™
Tokyo
Gold Level Destination
Duration: 7 nights
Venture to Tokyo
You’ll be shouting hai! – that’s yes in Japanese – if you get the chance to enjoy a mystery holiday to Tokyo, Japan’s futuristic unlike-anywhere-else capital city.
A far eastern city you absolutely cannot miss, prepare yourself for a memorable seven night stay in a city which manages to combine soaring office blocks with historic religious shrines.
With a whole week at your disposal you’ll have the opportunity to tick off Tokyo’s long list of must-see attractions, from the gardens of the Imperial Palace to the striped white lines of the famed Shibuya crossing.
Click here to discover all you will want to know about the mystery holidays process. Follow that up by scrolling down to get a taste of everything you can expect to experience in this vast city of around 40 million people.
What to expect from a mystery holiday in Tokyo
The most-populous city in Japan, Tokyo is where suit-clad business people rub shoulders with streetside vendors, teens staying up late into the night and kannushi or Shinto priests in traditional garb.
Sitting around Tokyo Bay, the Japanese capital was one of the first Japanese cities to open up to international trade, and is recognised as one of the most respectful to visitors as any city in the world.
As the capital, sights worthy of a detour aren’t hard to find – from the Diet (parliament) building to Tokyo Tower (think Eiffel Tower). Also check out the imperial palace at Edo Castle, which remains the residence of the world’s longest ruling dynasty.
Nor will you be short of places to eat, with Tokyo offering up some of the finest restaurants in the world, spanning Japanese cuisine from sushi to katsu.
Good to know before you go to Tokyo
Although English is spoken more and more every day, it’s well worth having access to a translation app on your mobile to make sure you can make yourself understood. These apps can also be really useful for navigating around the city, when signage is predominately in Japanese script.
If you aim to eat at a popular restaurant or café it’s a must to make a reservation. For many you can do this online. Otherwise you’re likely to find yourself in a long queue – Tokyo’s residents aren’t afraid to wait two hours for a table at their favourite restaurants to become available.
It’s considered incredible rude to take a call while riding on public transport and phones should be put on silent to avoid disturbing others. You’ll also want to dodge travelling during Tokyo’s rush hour, from 07.30–09.00 and 17.30–19.00, unless you’re not a big fan of personal space.
Why book with us?
because waiting is boring
No vouchers to buy and no redemption hoops to jump through. We are a real-time booking service—just pick your dates and get ready to go.
because clear pricing is cool
The price you see is the price you pay. We don’t hide weekend supplements or extra regional airport charges in the fine print.
because YOU CALL THE SHOTS
You stay in control of your schedule. Pick your exact travel dates and your preferred airport before you pay. No guessing and no surprises.