Tokyo blends neon skylines, quiet backstreets, and green sanctuaries into one dynamic city. You find cutting-edge trends alongside centuries of heritage within a few stops on the train.
Discover Tokyo
Discover Tokyo
Why visit Tokyo?
What to expect
Expect efficient transport, clean streets, and distinct neighbourhoods, from bustling Shibuya and Shinjuku to atmospheric Asakusa. The city feels energetic yet orderly, with a strong focus on service and detail.
Plan your trip
Tokyo works well for first-time visitors and repeat explorers, with easy rail links to places like Nikko, Hakone, and Yokohama. Give yourself time to explore both famous sights and small local districts.
Top sights in Tokyo
Sensoji in Asakusa
Walk through the grand Kaminarimon gate and along the Nakamise shopping street to reach Tokyo’s oldest temple, framed by traditional stalls and historic streets.
Tokyo Skytree
Ride up to the observation decks for panoramic views over Tokyo, Mount Fuji on clear days, and a surrounding complex of shops, cafes, and an aquarium.
Shibuya Crossing
Experience the famous scramble crossing from street level or a nearby viewpoint, then explore Shibuya’s shops, entertainment spots, and vibrant backstreets.
Meiji Jingu and Yoyogi Park
Step from busy Harajuku into a forested shrine approach and expansive park, ideal for a quiet walk and a break from the city’s pace.
Odaiba waterfront
Head to this bayside district for city views, modern architecture, museums, and an evening stroll along the illuminated waterfront promenades.
Akihabara
Browse multi-storey stores and speciality shops devoted to electronics, games, anime, and manga in this lively pop-culture hub.
Spend a day among galleries, museums, and a zoo in Ueno Park, which also becomes one of Tokyo’s most popular cherry blossom spots in spring.
Experience Tokyo’s everyday rhythm
Getting around
Use Tokyo’s extensive JR and metro networks for fast, reliable travel across the city, then switch to buses or walking for shorter distances. Suica and other IC cards make transfers seamless and help you navigate even busy stations with ease.
Local life & culture
Explore contrasting districts, from polished business areas to cosy low-rise neighbourhoods with narrow lanes. You see daily life unfold in small shops, local sento bathhouses, neighbourhood festivals, and convenient corner stores on almost every block.
Where to unwind
Relax in Shinjuku Gyoen or Hama-rikyu Gardens, which feel calm even near major districts, or follow riverside paths at sunset for softer city views. For deeper rest, consider a day trip to onsen towns in Hakone or other nearby hot-spring areas.
A taste of Tokyo
Street food & local specialties
Try ramen, sushi, tempura, and yakitori in neighbourhoods like Shinjuku, Ueno, and Asakusa, where small counters and casual eateries line the backstreets and station underpasses.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Head to areas like Shibuya, Shinagawa, and Marunouchi for food halls and mall dining floors, where you can sample Japanese classics and international flavours in smaller portions that encourage you to try more than one dish.
Signature & scenic dining
Book a counter seat at a refined sushi bar, or dine at high-rise restaurants in districts such as Roppongi and Shinjuku, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the skyline and city lights after dark.
Retail therapy in Tokyo
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Explore landmark shopping areas in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ginza, where department stores and malls gather international brands, Japanese labels, bookstores, and dining under one roof.
Markets & local crafts
Browse for crafts, souvenirs, and local design in Asakusa’s side streets, Nippori Fabric Town, and neighbourhood shopping streets around places like Koenji and Shimokitazawa.
Evening retail scene
Ginza’s avenues and Shinjuku’s side streets glow with illuminated signs and late-opening stores, while smaller districts keep a relaxed, local feel. Trains and metro lines make it easy to reach these areas and return to your hotel at night.
Best time to visit Tokyo
Spring (March to May, shoulder season) brings mild weather around 10–20°C (50–68°F) and popular cherry blossoms, with parks and streets becoming busier on weekends. Summer (June to August, peak season) is warm and humid at about 22–31°C (72–88°F), with longer daylight hours and lively city events. Autumn and winter (September to February, shoulder to low season) range from about 5–23°C (41–73°F), with crisp, clear days, cooler evenings, and fewer crowds from late November to February.