Tokyo

Endless energy, tech, tradition, and trendsetting culture.

Tokyo Rainbow Bridge, lit up in the signature rainbow colours

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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Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple), Asakusa Temple

Senso-ji (Asakusa Temple)

Step into traditional Japan

Meiji Shrine

Meiji Shrine

The most famous shrine in Tokyo

Jorenji Temple in Tokyo Prefecture

Jorenji Temple (Tokyo Daibutsu)

Tokyo's giant Buddha statue

Hachiko Statue in Shibuya, Tokyo

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 in the Tokyo Bay, with the Tokyo rainbow bridge behind

Odaiba Statue of Liberty – Tokyo

Tokyo's Statue of Liberty

Observation platform overlooking lake at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Escape the urban hustle in this diverse garden landscape

Shibuya Crossing can be chaotic with thousands of people crossing the street at the same time

Shibuya Crossing

Japan's top spot to people watch

Top Tokyo Attraction Tickets

Getting around Tokyo

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Get your Tokyo Subway Pass now for 24, 48, or 72 hours, and open up Tokyo for exploration. Ride freely on 13 different routes, with over 280 stops all around the city.

Staying in Tokyo

lyf Ginza 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

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

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Highly Rated

Popular and famous Hotel in Shinjuku, with rooms overlooking the Shinjuku Godzilla Head statue.

 

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Top Attractions

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Accessing Miyajima

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