Tokyo

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Tokyo Guide

Tokyo is not one city so much as dozens of districts stitched together by trains. That is why it works for solo travelers and groups: you can build a trip around contrasts.

Best Time To Go

Cherry blossom season is beautiful and crowded. Late October through November is the underrated equal, with mild weather, clear skies, autumn color, and easier pricing.

How To Plan It

Five full days is a sensible floor. Build days by contrast: old and new, food and shopping, parks and nightlife, museums and side streets, with room for one day trip if you have more time.

Where To Stay And Move

Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Ueno, Asakusa, and Tokyo Station all work for different travelers. Get an IC card and respect the last-train cutoff because late-night cross-city taxis are expensive.

Food And Budget

Food is the easiest part to love: ramen, sushi, izakaya, depachika food halls, convenience stores, bakeries, and tiny neighborhood counters. Spend where it matters and let transit do the rest.
City Snapshot
VoyajeScore
86Very Easy
CountryJapan
Founded1457
PopulationAbout 9.7M
Metro AreaAbout 37M
Density16,500 per sq mi | 6,371 per sq km
Area242.3 sq mi / 627.5 sq km
City figures use the 23 Special Wards; metro figures cover the Greater Tokyo Area.
86
VoyajeScore
Very EasyMost destinations reachable on foot or by transit.
Score Breakdown
Density66
Essentials90
Leisure92
Transit95
Pedestrian82
Walk & Bike78
Safety92
Neighborhoods
Shibuya
94
Shinjuku
92
Ginza
90
Harajuku
88
Asakusa
80
Akihabara
85
Roppongi
82
Seasonal Variation
90spring
82summer
88fall
84winter
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Eat And Drink
Restaurants
Sushi Counter
Izakaya Crawl
Bars
Golden Gai
Whiskey Lounge
Where To Stay
Popular Neighborhoods
Shibuya
Shinjuku
Harajuku
Asakusa
Ginza
Akihabara
Roppongi
Top Rated Hotels and Accommodations
Shibuya Loft$$$ - Close to shopping and nightlife.
Asakusa Ryokan$$ - Traditional vibe near temples.
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Rail Transit
Tokyo Metro And Toei Subway
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