Tokyo

Neon, temples and the best food of your life.

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#3 in Euromonitor's overall city ranking (2025)

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Tokyo moves from quiet shrines to glowing crossings in a single subway stop.

Top attractions in Tokyo

Shibuya and HarajukuThe famous crossing, then Meiji Shrine next door.
AsakusaSensō-ji temple and Nakamise shopping street.
Tsukiji Outer MarketSushi and street snacks for breakfast.
Shinjuku by nightOmoide Yokocho alleys and city views.
teamLabImmersive digital art; book ahead.
Day trip to Nikko or HakoneTemples or hot springs with Mt. Fuji views.

Where to stay

Shinjuku or Shibuya for transport links; Ginza for calm.

LuxuryAman TokyoOtemachi

Mid-rangeHotel Gracery ShinjukuShinjuku

ValueTokyu Stay ShibuyaShibuya

Hotel booking on R Travel is coming soon. Ask the concierge to reserve any of these now.

Getting there and around

From the airport. Haneda (HND): monorail or Keikyu line to the center in 20–30 min. Narita (NRT): Narita Express in about an hour.

In the city. Trains and subway run on the minute. Load a Suica or Pasmo card on your phone.

Train and bus tips

Suica or Pasmo on your phone for trains, subway and shops.
Shinkansen bullet trains: Kyoto 2h15, Osaka 2h30.
Japan Rail Pass only pays off for long multi-city trips.
Last trains leave around midnight; plan late nights.

Events, nightlife and sports

Late March–early AprilCherry blossom seasonPicnics under the blossoms in Ueno and Shinjuku Gyoen.

Late JulySumida River FireworksTokyo's biggest fireworks.

MaySanja MatsuriAsakusa's lively shrine festival.

October 31Halloween in ShibuyaStreet costumes (crowd rules apply).

Nightlife and parties. Golden Gai's tiny bars, Shibuya clubs, Roppongi for international crowds.

Sports. Sumo at Ryōgoku (January, May, September), Yomiuri Giants baseball at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Marathon (March).

Dates change every year; check official sites before booking. The concierge can get tickets.

What to eat

Sushi at TsukijiRamenTempuraYakitori in Omoide YokochoConvenience-store snacks

R Travel tours

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Coming soonTokyo highlights with a localFull day

Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and Shibuya by train.

Sensō-ji temple
Shibuya Crossing
Train pass included

Coming soonMt. Fuji and HakoneFull day

Lake Ashi cruise, ropeway and Fuji views.

Fuji 5th Station (seasonal)
Hakone ropeway
Lake cruise

Coming soonShinjuku izakaya night3 hours

Bar-hopping through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.

Three stops
Food and drinks
English-speaking host

Practical info

When to go

Late March–April (cherry blossom) and October–November.

Money

Japanese yen (JPY)

Language

Japanese

R Travel tip

Get a Suica or Pasmo card on your phone for trains and shops.

Good to know

Tipping isn't customary.
Keep quiet on trains; no phone calls.
Carry some cash for small restaurants.

Opening hours, prices, event dates and entry rules change. Check official sites before you go. Written by the R Travel team.