Tokyo blends soaring skylines, tranquil gardens, and intimate neighbourhoods into one dynamic city, where tradition and innovation sit side by side.
Discover Tokyo
Discover Tokyo
Why visit Tokyo?
What to expect
You can explore diverse districts from neon Shinjuku and youthful Shibuya to refined Ginza and historic Asakusa, all connected by an efficient rail network and walkable streets.
Plan your trip
Use Tokyo as a base to experience Kanto and beyond, with easy rail links to Yokohama, Nikko, Hakone, and the bullet train network reaching major cities across Japan.
Top sights in Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Square
Watch the famous scramble of pedestrians beneath giant screens, then wander Shibuya backstreets filled with cafés, boutiques, and music shops.
Asakusa and Sensoji area
Stroll through Asakusas old-town streets around the Sensoji temple precinct, lined with traditional stalls, craft shops, and riverside views.
Tokyo Skytree and Sumida riverside
Head up Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views, then explore the surrounding Sumida area with its aquarium, shopping, and river walks.
Odaiba waterfront
Cross the bay to Odaiba for futuristic architecture, waterfront promenades, leisure complexes, and wide views back to the city skyline.
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
Walk through a peaceful forested approach to Meiji Shrine, then emerge into Harajukus colourful streets and nearby Omotesando avenue.
Ueno Park and museums
Spend time in Ueno Park visiting its major museums, zoo, and seasonal cherry blossom spots around Shinobazu Pond.
Ginza and Marunouchi
Admire Ginzas elegant streets and flagship stores, then cross to Marunouchi for restored Tokyo Station architecture and business-district plazas.
Experience Tokyos everyday rhythm
Getting around
Use Tokyos JR lines and subway network for fast cross-city travel, then switch to local buses or walking for the final stretch. For a different view, ride the Yurikamome automated line across the bay, or take a Sumida River boat between key districts.
Local life & culture
See daily life unfold in neighbourhoods like Shimokitazawa, Kichijoji, and Nakameguro, where small galleries, music venues, and community spaces sit beside homes and local shops. City festivals, theatres, and pop culture hubs give you many ways to experience modern Japanese culture.
Where to unwind
Relax in Shinjuku Gyoen or Yoyogi Park, ideal for quiet strolls and seasonal foliage in the early morning or late afternoon. You can also visit an onsen-style bathhouse within the city for a restorative soak after a day of sightseeing.
A taste of Tokyo
Street food & local specialties
Sample sushi, ramen, yakitori, and sweets in areas such as Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho, Ameya-Yokocho in Ueno, and around Asakusa, where small counter shops and casual eateries line narrow lanes.
Casual & modern dining hubs
You will find relaxed dining floors in stations and malls around Shibuya, Tokyo Station, and Ikebukuro, offering Japanese and international flavours in convenient portions so you can try several dishes in one meal.
Signature & scenic dining
Choose a high-floor restaurant in Shinjuku, Roppongi, or Marunouchi for night views of the skyline, or book a refined kaiseki or sushi counter experience where seasonal ingredients and attentive service define the evening.
Retail therapy in Tokyo
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Browse major shopping complexes in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro, where department stores, lifestyle brands, and entertainment spaces are clustered around the main stations.
Markets & local crafts
Explore crafts, vintage finds, and local labels in Asakusa, Kappabashi Kitchen Town, and the backstreets of Koenji, where smaller shops and studios showcase distinctive goods.
Evening retail scene
See Ginza, Shibuya, and Akihabara light up after dark, with many stores open into the evening and animated street life. Tokyos trains and subways make it simple to reach these areas at night and return to your accommodation.
Best time to visit Tokyo
Spring shoulder season (March to May) brings mild days around 10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F), with cherry blossoms and comfortable sightseeing conditions. Summer peak season (June to early September) is warm and humid, typically 22 to 31 °C (72 to 88 °F), with lively festivals and longer daylight hours. Autumn shoulder season (late September to November) offers pleasant temperatures of about 12 to 23 °C (54 to 73 °F) and colourful foliage across the city. Winter low season (December to February) is cool and crisp, around 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F), with clearer skies and smaller crowds.