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Tokyo

Kanto, Japan

Tokyo

Kanto, Japan

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Neon crossings, old temples and the best food in Japan

The capital, and the arrival point for almost every itinerary. Old and new sit close together: Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and the forest at Meiji Jingu are a few stops from Shibuya’s scramble crossing and the Shinjuku high-rises. Spend a day on food walks and market streets, then look back over the city from Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower.

Ideal stay3–5 nightsThree nights is the minimum to see Asakusa, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Four or five lets you add Ueno, Yanaka and a day trip to Hakone or Nikko.
Nearest airportHaneda (HND)30 min to Tokyo · Train or monorail to central Tokyo
Getting thereFly into Haneda or NaritaHaneda is about 30 minutes from central Tokyo by train or monorail. Narita is about an hour by Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner. From Kyoto, the Shinkansen takes about 2 hr 15 min.
Time zoneGMT+93 hr 30 min ahead of India

Getting around. The JR Yamanote loop and the Tokyo Metro reach almost everywhere. Load a Suica or Pasmo card (or add one to a phone wallet) and tap through every gate. Try to avoid the 8–9 am and 6–7 pm rush hours.

Part ofJapanTokyo, Kyoto, Takayama, Hakone and 3 more cities

Things to do in Tokyo

6 experiences from our activity catalogue

Senso-ji TempleTempleSenso-ji TempleTokyo's oldest temple, approached through the Kaminarimon thunder gate and the Nakamise shopping street.1 hrFreeMeiji JinguShrineMeiji JinguA Shinto shrine set in a 70-hectare planted forest beside Harajuku, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.1 hr 30 minFree to enter · JPY 500 for the Inner GardenShibuya Scramble CrossingScenicShibuya Scramble CrossingThe all-directions pedestrian crossing outside Shibuya Station, and the surrounding wall of neon screens.20 minFreeTokyo SkytreeViewpointTokyo SkytreeAt 634m the tallest tower in Japan, with observation levels at 350m and 450m.1 hr 30 minFrom JPY 1,800 adult online (Tembo Deck, dynamic pricing by date)Tokyo Guided Food WalkExperienceTokyo Guided Food WalkA guided walking tour through Tokyo food streets and a traditional market, with tastings along the route.2 hr 30 minUeno ParkParkUeno ParkTokyo's museum park — an open, free public park holding the city's densest cluster of national museums plus Ueno Zoo.2 hrFree (some facilities inside are paid)

Packages that include Tokyo

Ready-to-book itineraries with Tokyo on the route

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Japan First-Timer6 nightsJapan First-TimerTokyo · 3NKyoto · 3NTokyo and Kyoto in a week, with Fuji and Nara day tripsFrom₹1,25,000 per personView package Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka7 nightsTokyo, Kyoto & OsakaTokyo · 3NKyoto · 2NOsaka · 2NThree cities in eight days, with Fuji, Hakone and a Dotonbori food walkFrom₹1,45,000 per personView package Japan Cultural Journey9 nightsJapan Cultural JourneyTokyo · 3NKanazawa · 1NKyoto · 3NOsaka · 2NTen days through Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and OsakaFrom₹1,75,000 per personView package Japan Scenic & Alpine Route10 nightsJapan Scenic & Alpine RouteTokyo · 3NTakayama · 2NKyoto · 3NOsaka · 2NEleven days adding the Hida mountains and Shirakawa-goFrom₹1,95,000 per personView package Japan Grand Tour12 nightsJapan Grand TourTokyo · 4NHakone · 1NKyoto · 3NHiroshima · 1NOsaka · 3NThirteen days from Tokyo to Hiroshima, with a night in HakoneFrom₹2,35,000 per personView package Luxury Japan14 nightsLuxury JapanTokyo · 4NHakone · 2NKyoto · 4NOsaka · 2NHiroshima · 2NFifteen days, privately guided, with a luxury onsen ryokan in HakoneFrom₹3,40,000 per personView package

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Stays our experts book in Tokyo

Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

November

Clear, mild days. Foliage in the parks late in the month.

High / Low17° / 8°CRainfall97 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
SpringMarch – MayCherry blossom

Blossom usually peaks around the turn of March and April. Days are mild and the parks are full, so book ahead for these weeks.

SummerJune – AugustRainy, then hot

The rainy season runs from early June to mid-July. August is hot and humid, with Obon travel and fireworks festivals.

AutumnSeptember – NovemberClear skies

September is typhoon season. From late October the weather turns clear and comfortable, and foliage colours the parks into early December.

WinterDecember – FebruaryDry and bright

Tokyo stays dry and mild by day, with clear air and views of Mount Fuji. Hatsumode, the New Year shrine visit, falls on 1 January.

More cities in Japan

Often paired with Tokyo on the same trip

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KyotoKyoto2 hr 15 min by ShinkansenTemples, tea houses and a thousand years of capitalOsakaOsaka2 hr 30 min by ShinkansenJapan’s kitchen: neon canals, street food and a castleHakoneHakone1 hr 25 min by RomancecarHot springs, Lake Ashi and views of Mount FujiHiroshimaHiroshimaA city of peace, with Miyajima close byTakayamaTakayamaEdo-period streets in the Japanese AlpsKanazawaKanazawa2 hr 30 min by ShinkansenSamurai lanes, tea houses and a famous garden