Tokyo doesn’t need another definitive list. Because in a city teeming with this much life, the essentials can feel infinite rather than conclusive. So pick what feels like your vibe.
I’ve been at the peak of cherry blossom season in April (which does vary), May and I’ve been in late October. So I can’t speak to the other months. The weather and surrounding flora were wonderful when I was there.
Tokyo is a city of villages, each with its own rhythm so explore them all. Together they form a patchwork that feels endlessly new, even after many visits.
When I saw Takeshi Hosaka’s tiny (11 feet wide by 33 feet deep) “Love House” he built for he and his partner on a random Instagram reel, I knew I had to make the short pilgrimage