Tokyo is Japan’s largest prefecture by population, despite the land area being one of the smallest. In total, the Tokyo city and metropolitan area has a population slightly under 13.2 Million people, but the wider Tokyo area contains a staggering 38,000,000 (approx.) People. Tokyo is the current capital of Japan, and has been since 1869. The city is what’s known as a metropolitan prefecture, as the entire city of Tokyo, is one prefecture, unlike other prefectures wich typically have a capital city, and many other cities and towns. To manage the vastly different areas of Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture is split up into 23 Wards.
Tokyo has something for just about everyone. Bustling streets at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the fashion capital of Japan in Harajuku, the pop culture and tech-riding Akihabara, and delectable foods make up some of what Tokyo has to offer. Additionally, Tokyo is only a short bullet train away from one of the world’s most famous mountains, Mt.Fuji.
Haneda International Airport is a common Airport for arrivals into Japan, thanks to the ease of access to the Central City. Despite being in the neighbouring prefecture of Chiba, Narita International Airport is a popular arrival point into Tokyo, as there is direct access from Narita to central Tokyo in just under an hour. Narita International Airport is a popular arrival point into Tokyo, as there is direct access from Narita to central Tokyo in just under an hour.
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Senso-ji (Asakusa Temple)
Step into traditional Japan
Meiji Shrine
The most famous shrine in Tokyo
Jorenji Temple (Tokyo Daibutsu)
Tokyo's giant Buddha statue
Hachiko Statue
An iconic statue in Shibuya
Akihabara
A district famous for technology, pop culture, and entertainment
Ameyoko
The "Candy store alley" market
Odaiba Statue of Liberty – Tokyo
Tokyo's Statue of Liberty
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Escape the urban hustle in this diverse garden landscape
Shibuya Crossing
Japan's top spot to people watch
Top Tokyo Attraction Tickets
Getting around Tokyo
Ready to ride the Subway?
Staying in Tokyo
lyf Ginza Tokyo
Highly Recommended
The lyf Ginza Tokyo is a hip, modern hotel with funky wall art and artistic rooms. The rooms are well laid out, and designed with travellers in mind, often offering great places to ample room to store luggage - a true luxury in Tokyo. For hotels near Tokyo Station, the Lyf Ginza Tokyo is priced more affordably than other nearby hotels.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu
Discover luxury at Cerulean Tower Tokyu: elegant rooms, stunning views, exceptional dining, and unmatched convenience in the heart of Tokyo.
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Highly Rated
Popular and famous Hotel in Shinjuku, with rooms overlooking the Shinjuku Godzilla Head statue.
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