City
Tokyo
Neon districts, quiet shrines, and endless food — a city of many worlds in one metro.
35.69°, 139.69° · View on globe
Overview
Tokyo is best experienced through neighborhoods rather than a single checklist of landmarks. Shibuya gives you the city’s pulse, Asakusa offers historical atmosphere, and Shinjuku is ideal for evening energy and food. A strong first visit usually mixes one iconic landmark day with two neighborhood-based days so the city feels layered instead of rushed.
3-day city rhythm: one day for Shibuya, Harajuku, and Meiji Shrine, one day for Asakusa, Ueno, and a river walk, and one day for Shinjuku, Tokyo Tower, and a late-night food crawl. This keeps the trip energetic without trying to cover every district in one push.
Visa & policy: many short-stay visitors can enter Japan as tourists under standard visitor rules, while longer stays or work-related travel need specific immigration checks. Always confirm the relevant visa and stay conditions before finalizing flights or accommodation.
Best time
March–April and October–November.
Budget
$120–$300 per day
Getting around
JR + Metro with IC card; avoid rush hour on Yamanote if you can.
Practical tips
Suica or Pasmo covers most transit. Eat where queues of locals form. Quiet train cars are the norm — keep phone calls off. Pack a small towel and water bottle for long walking days.
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