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 $148 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 = $6.47 |
| Language | Japanese |
| Average weekend price | $138 per night |
| Average weekday price | $137 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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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
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Sensoji Temple
4.3 miles from downtown
Tokyo reviews
What other travelers say about Tokyo
Tokyo is very big with a lot of attractions and places to...
April 19, 2024
Tokyo is very big with a lot of attractions and places to visit. I would have liked to spend 7 or 8 days there. There's culture, art, shopping, parks, a bit of everything to see and experience. It's a densely populated city but I didn't find find it overwhelming. People in general are very nice and polite and try to not bother others. It is a very clean city. The Isakayas are a must try, ramen places, the Tsukiji fish market, so much variety in the food. Public transportation works really nicely and with the help of Google maps it's very easy to use. There aren't many trash bins on the streets, so it's important to have a bag for trash with you. I wish I could have visited more parks and museums. Ghibli museum needs booking with 1 month in advance.
I love a bustling city like Tokyo which has everything to...
April 19, 2024
I love a bustling city like Tokyo which has everything to offer such as shopping centres, restaurants, train stations where is always on time, very clean city and the important things the local people who proud of their country, super friendly and very helpful when you need something. 3 weeks stayed there still not enough and definitely will coming back!
sky tree, miji jinku,shibuya cross scrample, emperor palace,...
April 19, 2024
sky tree, miji jinku,shibuya cross scrample, emperor palace, shinjuku shopping area, toyosu fish market is highly recommended. japanese noddle is really delicious. to move freely in Tokyo, suica prepaid card is very useful Japanese private lodge is quite safe and high quality, more convenient than expected.
Tokyo is always great as well as the locals, who are always...
April 18, 2024
Tokyo is always great as well as the locals, who are always very nice and helpful. Great place to visit and with the US dollar so strong at the moment your money goes a bit further than it used to. There are many small mom and pop restaurants which I recommend over the larger companies. Easy access rail system so it is easy to get around the city and even to other cities. No English is required to get around; a few Japanese phrases may be helpful, but there is always Google translate which does come in handy.
I loved the bus trip to Mt.
April 18, 2024
I loved the bus trip to Mt.Fuji so much. On this trip it included lunch a tram ride up the mountain a pirate ship ride and a bullet train back to Tokyo. I am so glad I booked this with Viator through TripAdvisor. I enjoyed the day at Disney Sea Park. Tokyo Tower was great. We loved being able to see Tokyo from the top of the tower. We were in Tokyo because my son was able to get tickets to Hololive Anime concert. This was totally amazing. The venue was huge. My son loved this. I would love to return to take in more. We actually enjoyed riding the trains. We took them everywhere. The people are lovely and so polite. Everything is clean and I felt safe everywhere we went.
I used to live in Tokyo and it's still one of my...
April 17, 2024
I used to live in Tokyo and it's still one of my favorite cities in the world. You can eat an amazing quality of food for very cheap. Everyone who has visited with me always compliments the city and country on how clean it is. You absolutely do NOT need a car in Tokyo as their public transportation is always clean, safe and reliable (use Google maps to help you navigate). I'll continue to come back as often as possible and I recommend everyone visit Japan at least once.
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