The guide covers the main areas well but skips over Kichijoji, which is worth considering if you want a more relaxed vibe without being totally disconnected. It's about 15 minutes from Shinjuku on the...

good point about the photogenic spots. if you're at cangyan mountain, go on a weekday morning right when it opens at 8am. i had the cliffside temples almost to myself and the light was perfect for pho...

Solid write-up, the range of prices is helpful for planning. For anyone heading to the suya spots mentioned, ask for the meat with extra yaji and a side of fresh cucumber and onions, it cuts through t...

Nice guide, it covers the essentials well. I'd add that the best place for a really good çiğ köfte isn't actually in a sit-down spot. There's a tiny hole-in-the-wall called Ciğ Köfteci Ahmet tucked in...

I've done this exact itinerary a couple times when friends visit, and I'd swap the Day 1 lunch at Mercadão for a seated meal at a place like Hocca Bar in Liberdade instead. The pastel de bacalhau at M...