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15 pictures of Tokyo that will make you want to go

The photos to get you dreaming of a Tokyo adventure

By Jo Blyth

Tokyo always comes out high on lists of long-haul, bucket list cities that people dream of visiting.

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The energetic capital city - which combines soaring skyscrapers with blooming gardens, cosy noodle houses, and stylish restaurants - is one of the top places to visit in Japan.

Next year, you can visit the city as part of a wider exploration of Japan. On Good Housekeeping's 17-day cruise holiday in spring 2024, you'll spend a night in Tokyo, before you board a cruise ship to explore more of Japan's highlights, including Hiroshima, Osaka and Hiroshima. The cruise takes place during the cherry blossom season so you can hopefully witness the breathtaking natural event, too.

Thinking of travelling to Tokyo? Here are some photos to inspire you and get you excited for a trip of a lifetime.

1

Skyline of Asakusa

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2

Yoyogi Park

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3

Meiji Shrine

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4

Shinjuku Gyoen

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5

The Shibuya Crossing

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6

Aerial view of Hamarikyu Gardens

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The Sensoji Temple

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8

Chidorgafuchi moat

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9

Tokyo Bay

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10

'Memory Lane' in Shinjuku

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11

Meguro River

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12

The skyscrapers of Shinjuku

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13

Sumida Park

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14

Ramen

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15

Mount Fuji and the Tokyo skyline

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Explore the wonders of Japan during a 17-day cruise holiday during the cherry blossom season in spring 2024.

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