Kanto · 関東
Tokyo
Japan's capital holds 23 distinct wards ranging from neon shopping districts to quiet residential lanes lined with shrines and kissaten.
- Best seasons
- Spring · Autumn
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Shopping · Food & Dining · Nightlife · Culture & History · Temples & Shrines
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Shibuya Crossing
- Senso-ji Temple
- Tsukiji Outer Market
- Akihabara
- Meiji Shrine
- TeamLab Borderless
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
Tokyo stays busy with domestic and international tourism year-round. Treat these levels as relative: a quieter month here is still busier than a peak month in a smaller destination.
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Shinjuku
Central hub with great train access, nightlife, and hotels at every price point
Shibuya
Trendy area with shopping, dining, and iconic crossing
Asakusa
Traditional neighborhood near Senso-ji, budget-friendly
Ginza
Upscale district with luxury shopping and fine dining
Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Book TeamLab tickets 2-3 weeks ahead. Popular restaurants in Ginza/Shibuya need reservations. Sumo tournament tickets sell out months in advance (Jan, May, Sep).