Tokyo

The most famous sushi restaurant in the world, Jiro Ono's 10-seat counter in a Ginza subway station. Three Michelin stars. Book months in advance through your hotel concierge.

Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa's extraordinary modern kaiseki, playful, deeply personal, and technically brilliant. Consistently ranked among Asia's best restaurants.

The definitive solo ramen experience, individual booths, customisable tonkotsu broth, and the most perfectly calibrated bowl of ramen in Japan. Available 24 hours.

The world's greatest seafood market breakfast, fresh tuna sashimi, tamagoyaki, and grilled scallops straight from the stalls. Go before 9am.

The Lost in Translation hotel, on the 41st–52nd floors of the Shinjuku Park Tower. The Peak Bar at sunset is one of Tokyo's great experiences.

Aman's first urban hotel, extraordinary minimalist Japanese design on the top floors of the Otemachi Tower. The finest luxury in Tokyo.

A vertical ryokan in the heart of the city, tatami rooms, rooftop onsen, and an entirely Japanese experience within Tokyo's financial district.

Tokyo's oldest and most important Buddhist temple. Best visited at dawn before the crowds arrive, the Nakamise shopping street leading to the iconic Kaminarimon gate.

The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, best viewed from the Mag's Park rooftop or the Starbucks above. Walk to Harajuku's Takeshita Street for Tokyo's most extraordinary street fashion.

An extraordinary digital art museum, immersive, ever-changing light and sound installations filling an entire building. One of the most original experiences in Tokyo. Book timed entry.