Five ways to experience Tokyo when this is all over

No visit to Tokyo is complete without indulging in karaoke. Pretending to be Madonna while waving a tambourine has been elevated into an art form in Japan. Fortunately, many karaoke venues consist of floors of endless private rooms rented by the hour – complete with large screens, some percussion and a telephone for food and drinks orders. One such spot is the Dogenzaka branch of Uta Hiroba in Shibuya (utahiro.com)

The ultimate way to relax in Japan is to slip into the steaming waters of an onsen (hot spring) bath – and there’s no need to leave the city to do this. Oedo Onsen Monogatari,

is a popular family-friendly complex inspired by old Tokyo, with wooden buildings, lanterns and 13 types of baths. See daiba. ooedoonsen.jp

One landmark in Tokyo that is, quite literally, impossible to miss is Tokyo Skytree. The world’s tallest freestanding broadcast tower looms over the skyline. More than 2,000ft tall, it has become a major tourist attraction since opening in 2012. Explore the shops, restaurants and cherry tree-lined plazas at the tower base before taking hi-tech lifts to the two viewing platforms. See tokyo-skytree.jp

At the Ginza flagship of family-run sushi group Kyubey, kimono-clad staff usher guests into a four-storey warren of spaces, from intimate counters to tatami mat rooms. Almost as enchanting as the sushi is elderly owner Imada San, who makes a point of speaking to every guest. One of the best spots is at the main ground floor counter, where chefs prepare sushi before your eyes (tailored to your tastes). 00 81 3 3571 6523

One standout cocktail bar among the dozens of tiny hidden old-school gems in the Ginza district is Bar High Five. It’s run by Hidetsugu Ueno, a legendary cocktail maestro whose Singapore slings and classic dry martinis are the stuff of legend. It is home to an expansive whisky selection, as well as a long list of both classic and contemporary Japanese cocktails, from Full Bloom (with J’s Whisky, midori and green tea liqueur) to Bamboo Cocktail (sherry, dry vermouth and orange bitters). barhighfive.com

For a full guide to Tokyo, see telegraph.co.uk/ tt-tokyo-guide. Overseas holidays are subject to restrictions. See Page 2.