Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations

By Elizabeth Beattie Web Master

Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations

Tokyo and Kyoto are top cities for “noctourism,” or nighttime tourism, among more than 100 major cities worldwide, according to a recent report by U.K. travel company Travelbag.Tokyo ranked second after New York, and ahead of Dubai and Singapore. Kyoto, meanwhile, was No. 6 in the rankings, said the report, which scored cities on safety, number of venues and foot traffic, as quantified by using social media mentions.“Tokyo offers a neon-lit wonderland after sunset. Whether it’s watching the city pulse from the top of Tokyo Tower, exploring the buzzing alleys of Shinjuku’s Golden Gai, or enjoying a nighttime food tour of local izakayas, Japan’s capital is a blend of futuristic lights and deep tradition,” it said.

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