Cheap Flights and Holidays to Tokyo, Japan from Ireland

Tokyo as a holiday destination has seen western impressions of this sprawling Japanese city vary greatly. For some, the mere mention of the city may conjure up notions of ancient temples, antiquated buildings and a rich and deep-rooted historic tradition. For others, Tokyo evokes images of a high tech metropolis of bustling streets, pulsating music and immense skyscrapers permanently bathed in a neon hue and we can offer Tokyo flights and holidays from Dublin. In reality, either picture wouldn’t be far from the truth.

Tokyo, Japan’s bustling capital and the largest metropolitan area in the world is so unique from its smooth mixture of old and new. With holidays and flights to Tokyo from Ireland always available, you are sure to marvel at the breathtaking medieval shrines and temples, and tiny wooden sushi stands are juxtaposed by flashing arcades, karaoke bars, and some of the strangest and finest restaurants in the world.

Tokyo is a dream holiday destination for any traveller of any age and we offer flights and holidays to Tokyo from Ireland all year round. During your trip to Tokyo why not visit UENO Park where the Tokyo National Museum is housed. This is the country’s largest museum specialising in traditional Japanese Art. As well as visiting museums while here in Tokyo, a trip to the Theatre is a must where you will have the opportunity to see brilliant live performing arts.

Get lost amongst the throng of eager shoppers on the famously stylish Takeshita Street, or unwind next to a carp pond within the tranquil haven of the Hamariku Gardens. Tokyo is a shopping paradise. There are a great array of stores selling everything from traditional souvenirs, local food to the latest electronics and the hottest fashion brands. It’s a great place for visiting with flights and holidays to Tokyo from Dublin at very reasonable rates.

You will have to sample Japanese cuisine while holidaying in Tokyo as it offers a very large variety of regional and local specialities. Two dishes in particular, which you have to try, are Satsunmaage and Kibinago. Satsunmaage is a very popular dish nationwide. It is one of the most famous dishes of Kagoshima. It consists of a paste of minced fish, which is then deep-fried. The type of fish used in the paste can vary, but it is usually Bonite, Mackerel or Sardines. Other ingredients include in small quantities to add some much needed flavour, pickled ginger and vegetables. Kibinago is a small herring fish that is normally served raw as sashimi with a vinegared soybean paste. Sometimes it is called Silver Sprat in English. Kibinago are about 10 centimetres long and they are often used as bait for tuna.

Other places you definitely should visit during your stay in Tokyo are the breathtaking Imperial Palace, which is the residence of the Emperor and it is surrounded by lush gardens, while the Meiji Jingu shrine stands with stoic reverence in a quiet part of the busy Shibuya-ku District, and we offer flights and holidays to Tokyo from Ireland all year round. A trip to Odaiba/Rainbow Bridge should be on your to-do list. It is an island full of fun things for all the family to enjoy for the entire day.

And last but by no means least we have the Tokyo Skytree. The Tokyo Skytree is 634m high and is the world’s largest free standing Broadcaster Tower. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Kanto Region and even Mt. Fuji in the distance.

Nights in Tokyo remain as hectic as the days, with an astoundingly varied array of restaurants, bars and clubs, or get down to one of Tokyo’s super-clubs, which offer virtually every nightlife experience imaginable. So, check out our super flights and all-inclusive holiday packages to Tokyo from Dublin today.

With its fascinating historical tradition and technological modernity, tranquillity and mayhem, and a cultural heritage tinged with international elegance, Tokyo is truly one of the most charming cities in the world.

If you would like to visit other parts of Japan, we also offer cheap Osaka flights and holidays, or why not plan a Cape Town holiday during your stay in Tokyo.

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Tokyo National Museum

This four-building complex houses one of the most extensive collections of Eastern artefacts and Japanese art in the world, documenting centuries of cultural evolution. From samurai and shogun artefacts of the feudal age, to paintings, calligraphy, textiles and sculptures dating from antiquity to modern day, even the most museum-phobic visitors are sure to be enthralled.

Akihabara

Tokyo’s own electronic wonderland is a truly bedazzling sight. Clustered within a small area near the Akihabara rail station are over 250 electronics shops selling the latest high-tech gadgetry, all bathed in flashing neon lights, making for a memorable shopping experience.

Sensorji Temple

This is Tokyo’s oldest and most popular temple, dating as far back as the 7th century A.D. Legend has it that two brothers fishing in a nearby river netted a tiny statue of the Buddhist goddess, Kannon and this magnificent temple was erected in her honour. Today it provides a peaceful getaway for tourists and Tokyoites alike from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Shinjuku

The Shinjuku district is the centre of commerce and decadence in Tokyo. The day time sees an influx of crowds thronging the astonishing number of retail stores and vertical malls, while the night welcomes droves of partygoers to equally numerous bars, clubs, restaurants and gentleman’s clubs.