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Tokyo Tops Readers Poll

 

The results of the 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards were announced today with Tokyo recognized as the #1 top large city in the world, with a score of 91.35, and Kyoto recognized as the #3 top large city in the world, with a score of 88.98.

Over 300,000 readers submitted millions of ratings and tens of thousands of comments, voting on a record-breaking 7,320 hotels and resorts, 610 cities, 225 islands, 468 cruise ships, 158 airlines, and 195 airports.

Tokyo, one of the world’s most popular capital cities, is a thriving hub of culture and innovation where visitors have endless opportunities for exploration.

Two hours on a bullet train from Tokyo, Kyoto, the former capital of Japan, offers rich history throughout the city. More than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto are tourist accessible.

Vienna, Austria was recognized as #2 top large city in the world, with Barcelona, Spain and Paris, France named #4 and #5.


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Source: eTN

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Mark Bibby Jackson

Mark Bibby Jackson

Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home. Mark is a member and director of communications of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW).

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