Beginner's guide to Tokyo: 5 insiders share their advice edition.cnn.com

posted by  banzaitokyo | 6 years, 10 months ago

Even the most experienced travelers struggle to decipher the cryptic metro maps and navigate the busy streets.

It would take a lifetime to explore every little lane -- and even then, it could all change overnight in this fast-paced city.

But navigating the world's most populous metropolitan area doesn't have to be a blur of neon and noise. CNN Travel asked five Tokyo insiders to offer local perspectives on how best to spend time and navigate this sprawling megalopolis.