Picks by Condé Nast Traveler in Tokyo

9 places Condé Nast Traveler went to in Tokyo — what they said, and what to watch out for.

• Sushi Kadowaki — Condé Nast Traveler
  An omakase that adds innovation to a traditional style, sourcing directly from fishermen and specialty distributors rather than the market, serving fish rarely used elsewhere.
  Heads up: Since it's chef's omakase, there's no menu choice — you get only whatever seasonal ingredients the chef decides on that day.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo — Condé Nast Traveler
  He raved that it hits the trifecta of location, view, and world-class cocktails, and that his favorite bartender, Wata-san, makes cocktails themed around Japan's four seasons — using Kurume honey, Hiroshima lemon, and Uji matcha.
  Heads up: It opens at 3 p.m., so if you're aiming for daytime drinks and sunset views, you need to time your visit accordingly.
• 深川不動堂 (成田山東京別院) — Condé Nast Traveler
  Recommended for its fire ritual (goma) held five times daily, offering a sense that such traditions still live on in people's lives, regardless of religion.
  Heads up: The fire ritual only happens at five set times a day, so you need to plan your visit around the schedule.
• Twilio — Condé Nast Traveler
  Introduced as a one-of-a-kind experience only possible in Tokyo, combining food trucks with a high-end cocktail bar.
  Heads up: It's not a fixed location — it moves to a different spot around Tokyo every night, so you need to check where it'll be.
• 浅草寺 — Condé Nast Traveler
  Acknowledged as a beautiful, iconic, and massive temple that represents Tokyo.
  Heads up: He implied it's a 'go if you need an Instagram shot' kind of spot, and recommended other more unique temples instead.
• 東京都庁 — Condé Nast Traveler
  Praised for offering Tokyo views without an admission fee.
• 六本木ヒルズ森タワー — Condé Nast Traveler
  Recognized as a great spot to take in Tokyo's overwhelming scale from above.
• 新横浜ラーメン博物館 — Condé Nast Traveler
  He rated it highly for its fun factor, likening it to a Disneyland for ramen.
• 東京ラーメンストリート — Condé Nast Traveler
  Praised for letting you sample the current ramen trends broadly in one place.

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