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Tokyo

Where ancient tradition meets neon future

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£599

dest.hotelsFrom

£70/per night

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£100

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15°C

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March to May, October to November

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9.8/10

dest.about Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the world's great cities — a seamless blend of ultramodern skyscrapers and ancient temples, Michelin-starred restaurants and $5 ramen stalls, cutting-edge fashion and centuries-old traditions. The world's largest metropolitan area is also one of its safest, cleanest, and most efficient.

dest.topHighlights

Shibuya Crossing

Stand at the world's busiest pedestrian crossing — 3,000 people crossing at once

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's oldest and most visited temple in the historic Asakusa district

Tsukiji Outer Market

The world's greatest seafood market — sushi breakfast at 6am is unmissable

Shinjuku at Night

Neon-lit streets, izakayas, and the famous Golden Gai bar alley

teamLab Borderless

The world's most visited digital art museum — a mind-bending immersive experience

Mount Fuji Day Trip

Japan's iconic sacred volcano — visible from Tokyo on clear days, climbable July–September

dest.thingsToDo Tokyo

Watch the sunrise at Shibuya Crossing
Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
Eat sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Market
Explore Akihabara electronics district
Day trip to Nikko or Kamakura
Visit teamLab Borderless digital art museum
Wander Harajuku's Takeshita Street
Climb Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views

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dest.bestMonthsToVisit March to May, October to November

5-dest.day Tokyo dest.itinerary

East Tokyo

·Senso-ji Temple at dawn
·Nakamise shopping street
·Akihabara electronics
·Shibuya Crossing at night

West Tokyo

·Tsukiji breakfast sushi
·Harajuku & Meiji Shrine
·Omotesando boutiques
·Shinjuku Golden Gai

Modern Tokyo

·teamLab Borderless
·Odaiba waterfront
·Tokyo Skytree
·Ginza dinner

Day Trip: Nikko

·Shinkansen to Nikko
·Tosho-gu Shrine
·Kegon Falls
·Return to Tokyo

Kamakura & Departure

·Giant Buddha at Kamakura
·Hase-dera Temple
·Enoshima island
·Airport transfer

dest.whereToEat Tokyo

Sukiyabashi Jiro

Sushi · Ginza · $$$$

Ichiran Ramen

Ramen · Multiple locations · $

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Izakaya · Nishi-Azabu · $$

Narisawa

Innovative Japanese · Minami-Aoyama · $$$$

dest.practicalInformation

dest.visaRequirements

Visa-free for 68 countries including UK, US, EU, Australia (90 days). Japan eVisa available for other nationalities. Register for Visit Japan Web for faster immigration.

dest.gettingAround

JR Pass for bullet trains (Shinkansen), Tokyo Metro & Toei subway, IC card (Suica/Pasmo) for all transit. Taxis expensive but reliable. Walking in neighbourhoods.

dest.currency

JPY (Yen)

dest.timezoneLanguage

GMT+9 · Japanese (limited English outside tourist areas)

dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions

Is Tokyo expensive?

Tokyo is surprisingly affordable. Convenience store meals cost $3–5, ramen $8–12, and the metro is cheap. Luxury dining and hotels can be pricey.

Do I need to speak Japanese?

Not at all. Major tourist areas have English signage, menus, and staff. Google Translate with camera mode is invaluable for menus and signs.

When is cherry blossom season?

Late March to early April — exact dates vary by year. Book accommodation 6+ months ahead as this is the most popular time to visit Japan.

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