About Tokyo
Tokyo is 23 wards of relentless invention, each with its own personality — from the neon canyons of Shinjuku to the hushed temples of Asakusa and the fashion labs of Harajuku. It is a city where a Michelin-starred meal and a $6 bowl of ramen are equally sacred.
Best time
March–April (blossoms) and October–November (autumn)
Weather
Humid summers, mild sunny winters, brief rainy season in June
Airport
Haneda (HND) & Narita (NRT)
Getting around
Get a Suica/PASMO IC card and tap through everything
Experiences
Things to do in Tokyo
1
Cross the iconic Shibuya Scramble at night
2
Watch the sunrise over Senso-ji before the crowds
3
Explore the teamLab digital art museum
4
Bar-hop the lantern-lit alleys of Omoide Yokocho
5
Day-trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
East Tokyo classics
- Senso-ji Temple
- Nakamise shopping street
- Tokyo Skytree
- Sumida River stroll
- 2
Day 2
Neon & fashion
- Meiji Shrine
- Harajuku & Omotesando
- Shibuya Scramble
- Golden Gai at night
- 3
Day 3
Day trip
- Mt. Fuji viewpoints
- Hakone hot springs
- Lake Ashi cruise
Where to eat
- $$$$
Sukiyabashi Jiro
Sushi • Legendary omakase
- $
Afuri
Ramen • Yuzu shio ramen
- $$
Gonpachi
Izakaya • The 'Kill Bill' restaurant
Where to stay
- Aman Tokyo
- Park Hyatt Tokyo
- Hoshinoya Tokyo
Shopping
- Ginza
- Shibuya 109
- Nakamise-dori
- Akihabara
Nightlife
- Golden Gai
- Shinjuku
- Roppongi
- Shibuya
Museums & culture
- teamLab Borderless
- Ghibli Museum
- Tokyo National Museum
Local foods to try
- Sushi
- Ramen
- Monjayaki
- Tempura
- Wagyu
Hidden gems
- Yanaka's old-town lanes
- Shimokitazawa vintage shops
- Todoroki Valley walk
Travel tips
- Carry cash — many small shops are cash-only
- Stand left on Tokyo escalators (right in Osaka)
- Trains stop around midnight; plan your last ride
Nearby
Attractions in the city
In pictures
Tokyo gallery
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Keep exploring
