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Tokyo rewards the curious: world-class food at every price, neon-lit nightlife, serene shrines, and neighborhoods that each feel like their own city. It's big, but a good plan makes it effortless.
Where to stay
Shinjuku
Dense, electric, and endlessly walkable — skyscraper views, tiny Golden Gai bars, and the calm of Shinjuku Gyoen a few minutes away.
Shibuya
The famous scramble crossing, youthful shopping, and a launchpad for nearby Harajuku and leafy Yoyogi Park.
Asakusa
Old-Tokyo atmosphere around Sensō-ji temple, traditional sweets, and riverside strolls toward the Skytree.
Daikanyama & Naka-Meguro
Low-key, design-forward streets, great coffee, and a canal that's magic under the cherry blossoms.
Don't miss
Eat your way through a depachika
The food halls beneath department stores are a feast — pick up bento, pastries, and immaculate produce.
teamLab digital art
An immersive, otherworldly exhibition that's worth booking ahead.
Sunrise at a fish market breakfast
Toyosu's outer market and Tsukiji's lanes still serve unbeatable early-morning sushi.
A night in Golden Gai
Dozens of closet-sized bars, each with its own character, in a few atmospheric alleys.
Day trip to Hakone
Hot springs, lake views, and (on a clear day) Mount Fuji, all an easy train ride away.
Shrine-hop in the morning
Meiji Jingū's forested approach is best — and quietest — just after it opens.
When to go
Late March–April for cherry blossoms, or October–November for crisp, clear days and autumn color. Avoid the humid peak of July–August if you can.
Good to know
How many days do I need in Tokyo?
Four to six days lets you cover the major neighborhoods, eat well, and take a day trip without rushing. Add a few more if you're continuing to Kyoto.
Is Tokyo expensive?
It can be, but it doesn't have to be — some of the best meals are cheap (ramen, conveyor sushi, depachika finds), and transit is efficient and affordable.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Signage and transit are increasingly English-friendly, and translation apps cover the rest. A few polite phrases go a long way.
What's the best way to get around?
Trains and the metro — get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and tap in and out. It's fast, clean, and reaches almost everywhere.
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