Tokyo
Japan · 40 m
Description
Tokyo (東京) is Japan’s vibrant capital and a fascinating center of tradition, culture, and modernity. The metropolis is known for historic temples and shrines such as Sensō-ji and Meiji Shrine, the neon-lit districts of Shibuya and Shinjuku, its diverse shopping and entertainment neighborhoods, and its outstanding culinary scene. Tokyo blends centuries-old Japanese culture with futuristic architecture, technology, fashion, art, and vibrant nightlife. As the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, the vast metropolis is considered the heart of Japan and its most important gateway for travelers from around the world.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or October – November
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa
- Shibuya Crossing & Shibuya Sky
- Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
- Mount Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes(Day trip)
- Tokyo Skytree
- Hakone & Lake Ashi(Day trip)
- Shinjuku & Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation decks
- Imperial Palace & East Gardens
- Kamakura Great Buddha & temples(Day trip)
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- Nikko shrines & temples (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Tsukiji Outer Market
- Akihabara electronics, anime & gaming district
- Shinjuku Golden Gai & Kabukicho nightlife
- Harajuku & Takeshita Street
- Omotesando
- Ginza
- Ueno Park & Tokyo National Museum
- Toyosu Market
- Odaiba waterfront
- Rainbow Bridge
- Tokyo Tower & Zojoji Temple
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Mount Takao(Day trip)
- Hamarikyu Gardens
- Yoyogi Park
- Yanaka Ginza & Yanaka historic neighborhood
- Nezu Shrine
- Kanda Myojin Shrine
- Hie Shrine
- Gotokuji Temple
- Nakameguro & Meguro River
- Tokyo cherry blossoms (March - April)
- Sumida River cruise
- Sumida Hokusai Museum
- Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
- Mori Art Museum
- The National Art Center, Tokyo
- Ghibli Museum
- Ikebukuro anime & entertainment district
- Shimokitazawa
- Kappabashi Kitchenware Street
- Ameyoko Market
- Tokyo ramen & izakaya scene
- Tokyo sushi & seafood
- Tokyo fine dining
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Tokyo DisneySea
- Sanrio Puroland
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival (July)
- Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens autumn foliage (November - December)
Getting there
- Airports:
- HND, NRT
- Train stations:
- Shibuya
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry