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The Best Hotels in Tokyo for a Cultural Experience
How to pick a Tokyo base for culture: temple-side old-town districts versus modern hubs, what rail access to expect, and how big your room is likely to be.
Destinations and Special Stays
Tokyo, Beijing and Bangkok bases for culture and history.
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