Chiyoda
2.2 miles from city centre
Chiyoda-ku is both bureaucratic and historical. Look at the sprawling Imperial Palace or National Diet Building. The Shin Marunouchi Building and the Akihabara Denki-gai are modern shopping and dining areas. Walk past the East Garden to Kitanomaru Park and the National Museum of Modern Art.
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Shibuya Ward
2.3 miles from city centre
With its enormous crossing, Shibuya is a complete sensory overload – and a major commercial and entertainment hub. The area is loaded with mid to high-end shopping, restaurants and clubs. Buy an anime costume and join the youth wearing outlandish fashion at Shibuya 109 and Center-gai, or head to Hikarie's shops and restaurants.
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Shinjuku Ward
1.7 miles from city centre
Shinjuku is a major commercial and entertainment hub. Head to Takashimaya Times Square for shopping. The Metropolitan Government Office's free observation decks have amazing city vistas overlooking Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. By night, Kabukicho is Tokyo's wildest red light district.
Places to stay from £8 per night
Japan's capital is home to over 13 million people and a variety of diverse districts, making it one of the world's most intriguing megacities. Its blend of old-world charm and new-age innovations means it has something for everyone.
To soak up Tokyo's traditions and culture, there's no better place to start than the ancient temples of Asakusa, the Meiji Shrine (in Harajuku) and Chiyoda's Imperial Palace. Tsukiji Market is a sight to behold for its vast amount of seafood with close to 2,000 tonnes being traded daily. It's also a great place to enjoy a sushi breakfast, while meat, fruit, vegetables and flowers are also for sale.
The city is home to some stellar museums like Tokyo's National Museum, which houses a large collection of Japanese art, as well as samurai swords and colourful kimonos. Film lovers will appreciate the Ghibli Museum, showcasing the work of world-renowned animator Miyazaki Hayao. Pieces includes original sketches, a rooftop garden and life-size recreations of film sets.
To take in the best views over the city, take a trip up the Tokyo Skytree – one of the tallest structures in the world. The observation deck offers a 360-degree view, while other floors offer a restaurant and shopping mall. If you've got time to do more, catch a sumo wrestling show in Ryōgoku, or visit Tokyo Disneyland, which features a huge selection of rides and attractions.
Tokyo is served primarily by Narita Airport, located 70 kilometres north-east of the city. The quickest way to travel between there and the city is by taking the Skyliner electric railway, with journeys taking less than 45 minutes. Some international flights operate from Haneda Airport but most flights are domestic.
Tonight
From £271 per night
This weekend
From £570 per night
Next weekend
From £220 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | ¥1,000 = £5.23 |
Language | Japanese |
Average weekend price | £108 per night |
Average weekday price | £105 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Tokyo Tower
2.1 miles from city centre
Tokyo Skytree
4.8 miles from city centre
Japan Imperial Palace
1.3 miles from city centre
Kabuki-cho
1.6 miles from city centre
Meiji Jingu Shrine
1.9 miles from city centre
Roppongi Hills
1.8 miles from city centre
Meiji Jingu Stadium
1.1 miles from city centre
Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium
3.7 miles from city centre
Tokyo Bay
14.4 miles from city centre
Oedo Onsen Monogatari
5.5 miles from city centre
Everything was great except the tour operator for the...
28 March 2024
Everything was great except the tour operator for the 'Full-Day Private Tour to Discover The Best of Tokyo' was a dismal let-down. They cancelled the tour without even notifying us. We were waiting in vain for the pick-up to show. When called, they said they need to check & will call back. Then they sent a message to say they had a vehicle damaged the previous night & had to cancel. As a tour operator surely they have contingency plans to rent a car then to let the customer suffer waiting without being notified. A totally unreliable operator! Our whole day spoiled by this unprofessional conduct.
We loved the cleanliness and friendly polite Japanese people.
28 March 2024
We loved the cleanliness and friendly polite Japanese people. The restaurant and even the street food vendors served excellent food. Subway travel overall was so efficient. We really enjoyed free observation floor at TM. Sky tower was so fun for our whole group.
You could spend a lifetime here.
27 March 2024
You could spend a lifetime here. Any and every interest you have probably has a community or businesses dedicated to it, and that is aside the chance of discovering new and old cultural and local experiences
Japan is a great holiday destination!
27 March 2024
Japan is a great holiday destination! It's very easy to get around using the Metro or JR lines but this can be a little bit confusing because several different companies operate different lines around Japan, not just the two afore mentioned. Don't worry. You'll work it out. The railway staff are very helpful. Just keep some cash on hand in case you have to fork out for unexpected expenses when changing lines. Toilets... wow! Every toilet I visited in Japan was very clean. Impressive! There are signs to tell everyone to disinfect the toilet seat and there are dispensers to make this possible! The toilets are so high tech it was a learning curve trying to operate them sometimes but this in itself was a welcome experience! Shinjuku and Shibuya are really fun places to visit. Get ready to go shopping, get ready to eat. Lots to see! Need years to visit everywhere just in these two locations! Some things in Japan are super cheap too... If you like a drink... alcohol is super cheap in Japan! Drinks are more expensive in restaurants but not unreasonably priced. If you got to 7-Eleven... beer, wine and spirits are very reasonably priced. You can't go wrong there! Tobacco is also quite reasonably priced if that's your thing. Finally, the people in Japan, although quite reserved, are very friendly, polite and helpful. There were several occasions in our travels with two kids and several heavy suit cases where people travelling on the metro stopped to help us carry our luggage up the many stair cases in the metro without hesitation. This really made me see the true nature of Japanese people and made our experience on the whole, the best experience we could have asked for. From my experience, Japanese people are very kind, helpful and respectful. Overall, I wish I had months in Japan instead of weeks! I'll be coming back again and again...!
Tokyo is a must visit city, it is very busy but the people...
27 March 2024
Tokyo is a must visit city, it is very busy but the people are friendly and the trains are easy to navigate and always on time. If you have dietary requirements you would need to research where to eat. The food is delicious and plentiful. Some experiences need to be booked in advance, such as Go-karting and The sky view.
Tokyo was good and nice place to visit.
27 March 2024
Tokyo was good and nice place to visit. As for personal security, I think the city was relatively save for foreigners to walk around. The department stores and supermarkets were among the best I have seen.
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