Top things to do in Tokyo
Attractions, tours, and activities in Tokyo
Recommended museums in Tokyo
Where to find art and culture in Tokyo
Tokyo: the city's best neighborhoods
Find a great area to stay in Tokyo
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Chiyoda
2.2 miles from downtown
Chiyoda-ku is both bureaucratic and historic. Check out the sprawling Imperial Palace or National Diet Building. The Shin Marunouchi Building and the Akihabara Denki-gai are modern shopping and dining areas. Walk past the East Garden to Kitanomaru Park and the National Museum of Modern Art.
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Shibuya Ward
2.3 miles from downtown
With its enormous crossing, Shibuya is complete sensory overload – a major commercial and entertainment hub. The area is loaded with mid-range to high-end shops, restaurants and clubs. Buy an anime costume and join the young people wearing outlandish fashion at Shibuya 109 and Center-gai, or head to Hikarie's shops and restaurants.
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Shinjuku Ward
1.7 miles from downtown
Shinjuku is a major commercial and entertainment hub. Head to Takashimaya Times Square for shopping. The Metropolitan Government Office's free observation decks have amazing city vistas overlooking Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. At night, Kabukicho is Tokyo's wildest red light district.
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About Tokyo
Including tips for the best time to visit Tokyo
Japan's capital is one of the world's most incredible megacities, with over 13 million residents and a variety of diverse districts. Tokyo's mix of old-world charm and cutting-edge innovation means it has something for everyone.
There's no better place to start experiencing Tokyo's traditions and culture than the ancient temples of Asakusa, the Meiji Shrine (in Harajuku), and Chiyoda's Imperial Palace. An enormous amount of seafood—close to 2,000 tons daily—is traded at the Tsukiji Market, which is also a great place to enjoy a sushi breakfast, before shopping for fresh meat, fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
The city is also home to some great museums like Tokyo's National Museum, which houses a large collection of Japanese art, samurai swords, and colorful kimonos. Film-lovers shouldn't miss the Ghibli Museum, showacsing the work of world-renowned animator Miyazaki Hayao. This space features original sketches, a rooftop garden, and life-size recreations of film sets.
For the best views over the city, take a trip up to the Tokyo Skytree – one of the tallest buildings in the world. The observation deck offers 360-degree views, plus there's a shopping mall and restaurant on other floors below. Then catch a sumo wrestling match in Ryōgoku or visit the rides and attractions at Tokyo Disneyland. Narita Airport is Tokyo's main airport, located 43 miles northeast of the city. The quickest way to travel between them is the Skyliner electric railroad, which takes less than 45 minutes. Some international flights operate from Haneda Airport, though most are domestic.
Tonight
From $54 per night
This weekend
From $170 per night
Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | ¥1,000 = $6.43 |
| Language | Japanese |
| Average weekend price | $168 per night |
| Average weekday price | $167 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Tokyo
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Tokyo
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Tokyo Tower
2.1 miles from downtown
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Tokyo Skytree
4.8 miles from downtown
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Japan Imperial Palace
1.3 miles from downtown
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Kabukicho
1.6 miles from downtown
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
1.9 miles from downtown
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Roppongi Hills
1.8 miles from downtown
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Meiji Jingu Stadium
1.1 miles from downtown
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Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium
3.7 miles from downtown
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Tokyo Bay
14.4 miles from downtown
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Omotesando Hills
1.7 miles from downtown
Tokyo reviews
What other travelers say about Tokyo
Our family member is there at Tokyo now.
May 8, 2024
Our family member is there at Tokyo now. James sibling & wife. People who saw us may be shocked bc his twin has identical looks. Very very nice, we enjoyed ourselves 3rd time at this hotel & will absolutely come again. Your young cute & beautiful reservationist was very helpful. I don’t know her name but she was 1st to bring new items & our laundry. She’s should be in top of your staff list because she heard my situation & came by to see me two times. Thank you Doomo Arigato gozaimasu. To all your staff also. Even the young man who was doing the blinking at me at the hotel.
Tokyo is a big city and so much to see.
May 8, 2024
Tokyo is a big city and so much to see. Plan well and dont be too strict with your time because there is so much to take in. Dont be scared to ask the locals for directions and help. Carry cash, eat alot and enjoy the beautiful city.
Amazing city with plenty of things to do/visit!
May 7, 2024
Amazing city with plenty of things to do/visit! Interesting, exciting and clean!!! The city is a great mixture of high-tech and centuries old architecture!! Rivers, temples, skyscrapers and huge variety of food and restaurants!! Definitely worth a visit!!
Public transport is a dream.
May 7, 2024
Public transport is a dream. Fast, organized, clean. We loved the cleanliness. In Europe some citys are already garbige dump. It is nice to see that there is also a city with so many people and streets a clean. The Train stations and trains are clean. People are polite: everybody is folowing the rules. No garbige on the streets, no cigarets, no animal excrement. Very good food. Taxi app is working 100%. Taxi drivers very polite and honest. Not like in some Europe countrys. Very safe!! No crime! Its cheaper then in London and Paris.
The City is very clean and people are very polite.
May 7, 2024
The City is very clean and people are very polite. We like Tokyo. Food is already fantastic. The things we don't like are it's too crowded and subway station is confusing sometimes. But we wish to revisit Japan in future.
The most amazing city on earth.
May 6, 2024
The most amazing city on earth. Pleasant, charming, organised, busy and quiet, green and buzzling. Tokyo never sleeps and from early morning runs along the Sumida river to late evening strolls between Omotesando and Shibuya, one can be fully entertained around the clock! Favourite spots include hidden secret gardens, quiet rooms at the Tokyo National Museum, and riding the Tokyo Metro (trying to read the ads in Japanese and enjoying the jingles at each station).
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