Cycling Tokyo's Hidden Backstreets

The 84-room Aman Tokyo is located just a hop, skip and a jump from Tokyo Station and occupies the top six floors of the Otemachi Tower. With traditional chic Aman style, you will find an urban sanctuary in the heart of buzzing Tokyo.

The Mandarin Oriental is a chic hotel located in a commanding position high above the busy metropolis of Tokyo, giving unparalleled views. It is just a short distance from the exclusive Ginza shopping area and the Imperial Palace Gardens.

Located on the top floors of the Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho complex in upmarket Akasaka, The Prince Gallery Kioicho boasts an eclectic mix of modern and luxurious design. With excellent facilities and amazing views, it offers a wonderful stay in Tokyo.

Designed by architect Kengo Kuma and hotel guru, Ian Schrager, the Tokyo EDITION is full of style and spirit. On the upper floors of a skyscraper, the jungle-like lobby, minimalist rooms, and buzzy scene, make this a popular choice.

Park Hotel is a fantastic option in Tokyo and offers a rarity in the city of being both a design hotel and affordable in one. With a great central location and focus on art, this is a brilliant base especially for anyone that is a modern culture vulture.

The iconic Palace Hotel is contemporary in style and in one of the most desirable locations in Tokyo. With outdoor terraces, balconies and incredible views it is a great addition to Tokyo's collection of luxury properties.

Sitting atop the 45-storey Tokyo Yaesu Tower, the Bvlgari Hotel brings the Italian joy of living to Japan, featuring the brand’s glamorous heritage alongside traditional Japanese craftsmanship to create a stylish urban retreat infused with quiet luxe.

A celebration of understated elegance, with sweeping views, chic minimalist décor, first-class chefs, soothing spa and spectacular sky-high terrace, the hotel provides a serene and luxurious sanctuary from the bustle of the city below.

Located 37 floors above the Tokyo Shiodome area, The Conrad Tokyo is a luxury contemporary, Japanese-influenced design hotel with superior views over Tokyo Bay and this vibrant, dynamic city.

While teens dive into manga, parents discover Japanese sake with a specialist guide. Flavours, traditions, and expert pairings in intimate tasting.

Have the cameras ready, as this experience of sumo training in Tokyo will be simply unforgettable. Meet with a local guide and journey to the Ryogoku district, the centre of Japan’s sumo world.

Sketch manga with a pro artist at Central Nakano's manga school, then explore Nakano Broadway's pop culture maze. Fast, colourful, electric Tokyo energy.

There is something compelling about Tokyo. The neon lights shine bright well into the early hours, and the perpetual buzzing energy is positively infectious. Today’s tour will cover some of the most iconic, historical, and cultural sights of the city.

Batto is the Japanese art of swordsmanship, and this is a chance to master the samurai’s choice of weapon, under expert guidance in an authentic dojo, training room, culminating with the chance to slice through a rolled straw mat.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel for a full day sightseeing utilising Tokyo's super-efficient metro system.

Step into the world of the samurai with an exclusive Tate lesson at a private temple not open to the public. Guided by a Sword Master, this immersive 1.5hour experience includes dressing in traditional Hakama attire and learning the art of samurai's.