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Tokyo Travel Facts
Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area, home to roughly 37 million people. It is a city of distinct districts rather than a single centre - the neon-lit chaos of Shibuya and Shinjuku, the youth fashion of Harajuku, the electronics arcades of Akihabara, the old-Tokyo lanes of Yanaka, the food culture of Tsukiji and Toyosu.
Despite the scale, the city is famously safe, punctual, and easy to navigate, with one of the world's most efficient metro and rail networks. Headline experiences include Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the gardens of the Imperial Palace, sumo in Ryogoku, more Michelin stars than any other city, and the ability to be in the mountains or by the sea inside two hours.
Country
Japan
Region
Kanto, Honshu
Population
~13.9 million city / ~37 million metro
Elevation
Sea level - 40 m (central)
Time Zone
JST (UTC+9), no DST
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese; some English in tourist areas
Nearest Airport
Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT)
Airport to City Centre
HND ~14 km / 15-30 min; NRT ~60 km / 60-90 min by Narita Express
Typical Cost Level
Mid-range to High
Transport Pass
Suica or Pasmo IC card; Tokyo Subway 24/48/72h Pass
Spring (Mar-May)
8-23°C, cherry blossoms in late March-early April
Summer (Jun-Aug)
23-31°C, hot, humid, rainy season in June
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
10-28°C, foliage in late November
Winter (Dec-Feb)
2-12°C, dry and sunny, snow rare
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Tokyo Destination FAQ
Late March to early April is iconic for cherry blossom season, while late November brings dramatic autumn foliage. May and October offer mild weather without the peak crowds. Summer (June-August) is hot and humid with a rainy season in mid-June; winters are cold but dry and sunny.
From Narita (NRT, ~60 km), the Narita Express reaches Tokyo Station in around 60 minutes, or Keisei Skyliner reaches Ueno in 40 minutes. From Haneda (HND, ~14 km), the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu Line reach central Tokyo in 15-30 minutes.
The metro and JR network is the fastest way to get anywhere - load a Suica or Pasmo IC card to your phone and tap on/off. The Tokyo Subway 24/48/72-hour pass is great value for tourists. Taxis are clean and reliable but expensive.
Four to five days is a comfortable minimum to cover Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Akihabara, Ginza, and a day trip. Many travellers stay a full week to add Nikko, Kamakura, Yokohama, or Mt. Fuji and the Hakone hot springs.
Tokyo is one of the safest megacities in the world. Lost wallets are routinely handed in to police boxes, and walking around late at night is generally fine. The main hazards are earthquakes - hotels follow strict codes and post safety instructions in English.
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