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Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo at dusk

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Tokyo

東京都

Japan's capital mixes neon districts like Shinjuku and Shibuya with old Asakusa, quiet shrines, parks and some of the best food in the world.

Advisories (minor): High waves · Alerts for all of Japan

places to see
247
town guides
21
protected local food
1
traditional crafts
12
Japan Heritage stories
2

Map of Tokyo

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Places to see in Tokyo

Town guides in Tokyo

The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.

Taste of Tokyo

Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.

Traditional crafts of Tokyo

Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.

Weather in Tokyo this week

  1. Today

    24 Oct

    Rain

    High 17°CLow 16°C

  2. Sun

    25 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 23°CLow 16°C

    Rain 60%

  3. Mon

    26 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 22°CLow 16°C

    Rain 70%

  4. Tue

    27 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 21°CLow 15°C

    Rain 60%

Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.

7-day forecast and climate for TokyoJapan in OctoberJapan in NovemberJapan in DecemberJapan in January

Explore by interest

Japan Heritage stories

Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.

Good to know

  • Pick a hotel near a JR Yamanote Line station to reach most districts easily.
  • Get an IC card such as Suica or PASMO for trains, buses and convenience stores.
  • Tokyo also includes island areas such as the Izu and Ogasawara islands, reached by boat.

Questions travellers ask

Which airport should I fly into for Tokyo?

Tokyo has two: Haneda, close to the city, and Narita, in neighboring Chiba. Both have direct flights from the US and Europe. From Haneda, take the monorail, trains or buses into town; from Narita, the Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner, or limousine buses.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

Spring brings plum and then cherry blossoms, with picnics in Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno and Yoyogi parks. Summers are hot and humid with typhoons, but have the Sumida River fireworks. Autumn is cool and fresh, and winters are cold and dry with city illuminations and New Year visits to Sensoji and Meiji Jingu.

What food is Tokyo known for?

Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city, and hundreds of cheap ramen shops. Local specialties include Edo-style nigiri sushi, monjayaki, a runnier cousin of okonomiyaki popular in Tsukishima, and fukagawa-meshi, clams and leeks in miso broth over rice.

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