Shibuya
moderateNeon-lit entertainment hub with famous crossing, youth fashion, and nightlife
Best for shopping, nightlife, dining, entertainment
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A bustling metropolis blending ultramodern and traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples.
Humid subtropical
Jan
10° / 2° 52 mmFeb
10° / 2° 56 mmMar
14° / 5° 118 mmApr
19° / 10° 125 mmMay
23° / 15° 138 mmJun
26° / 19° 168 mmJul
30° / 23° 154 mmAug
31° / 24° 168 mmSep
27° / 21° 210 mmOct
22° / 15° 198 mmNov
16° / 9° 93 mmDec
12° / 4° 51 mmNarita International Airport (NRT) · 60 km east
Narita Express (N'EX) (60 min, ¥3,070) · Keisei Skyliner (45 min, ¥2,570) · Airport Limousine Bus (90-120 min, ¥3,200) · Taxi (90-120 min, ¥20,000-30,000)
JR Lines, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, Bus
Get PASMO/Suica card immediately - essential · Trains extremely punctual, plan connections carefully · Last trains around midnight, first around 5am · Download Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner app
high
Japanese
Japanese Yen (¥)
Bow when greeting · Remove shoes when entering homes/temples · Use both hands when giving/receiving items · Slurp noodles - it's polite!
No talking on phone in trains · Stand on left of escalators, walk on right · No eating while walking · Cover mouth when using toothpick · No tipping - considered rude
Visa required for most. US/UK/Canada/Australia: 90 days visa-free for tourism
100V, 50/60Hz · A, B
Excellent but expensive without insurance. Bring travel insurance.
VERY SAFE · One of safest cities in the world · Petty crime very rare · Earthquakes possible - follow local instructions · Typhoon season Sept-Oct · Keep IC card topped up for emergencies
Police 110 · Ambulance 119
Neon-lit entertainment hub with famous crossing, youth fashion, and nightlife
Best for shopping, nightlife, dining, entertainment
Major business and entertainment district with skyscrapers, department stores, and nightlife areas
Best for nightlife, shopping, dining, entertainment
Youth fashion capital with quirky boutiques, cosplay culture, and trendy cafes
Best for fashion, shopping, culture, cafes
Upscale shopping district with luxury brands, department stores, and fine dining
Best for luxury shopping, fine dining, culture
Traditional neighborhood with Senso-ji Temple, historic atmosphere, and crafts
Best for temples, history, traditional culture, souvenirs
International nightlife hub with clubs, bars, art museums, and expat scene
Best for nightlife, art, dining, international vibe
3-Michelin star sushi, made famous by "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"
Must-try: Omakase sushi course
Famous tonkotsu ramen chain with individual booth seating
Must-try: Tonkotsu ramen, Extra noodles (kaedama)
Fresh sushi breakfast and street food at former fish market
Must-try: Fresh sushi, Uni don, Tamagoyaki, Grilled scallops
Light yuzu-infused ramen, refreshing alternative to heavy tonkotsu
Must-try: Yuzu shio ramen, Tsukemen
Multi-floor izakaya, inspiration for Kill Bill restaurant scene
Must-try: Yakitori, Robata-yaki, Sake selection
2-Michelin star innovative cuisine blending French and Japanese
Must-try: Satoyama Scenery tasting menu, Bread of the Forest
Experience Tokyo's best from ancient temples to futuristic districts in one action-packed day
Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast · Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa
Three days of temples, tech, food, and culture in Japan's megacity
Meiji Shrine · Harajuku Takeshita Street
Tsukiji Outer Market · Ginza shopping district
Imperial Palace East Gardens · Tokyo Station area
100 km southwest · Full day (10-12 hours)
Japan's iconic mountain, hot springs, Lake Ashi cruise, and scenic Hakone area
140 km north · Full day (8-10 hours)
UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples in mountain setting with waterfalls and nature
50 km south · Half to full day (6-8 hours)
Historic coastal town with Great Buddha statue, temples, and beaches
30 km south · Half day (4-6 hours)
Port city with Chinatown, waterfront attractions, and museums
30 km northwest · Half day (4-6 hours)
Little Edo - preserved merchant town with traditional warehouses and streets