Neon districts, sushi & endless energy
Tokyo
東京 · The electric metropolis
The world's largest metropolis is a thrilling collision of hyper-modern and deeply traditional. Skyscraper canyons and cat cafes sit minutes from serene shrines and centuries-old markets — Tokyo never stops surprising.
Top sightsSights
Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple, approached through the lantern-hung Nakamise shopping street in old Asakusa.
Shibuya Crossing
The world-famous scramble where thousands cross at once beneath towering neon screens.
Meiji Jingu
A tranquil forest shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji, an oasis beside fashionable Harajuku.
teamLab digital art
Immersive, interactive light installations that have become a Tokyo must-see.
Tsukiji Outer Market
A warren of stalls serving the freshest sushi, tamagoyaki and street snacks.
What to eatFood
Sushi
From conveyor belts to Michelin counters — the freshest fish on earth.
Ramen
Tokyo-style shoyu ramen in clear soy broth, slurped at tiny counters.
Monjayaki
A savory Tokyo griddle pancake, gooier cousin of Osaka okonomiyaki.
Good to know
- Buy a Suica or Pasmo IC card to tap through the vast metro and rail network.
- Trains stop around midnight — plan your last ride or stay out till dawn.
- Spring (cherry blossoms) and autumn (foliage) are the loveliest seasons.
Getting there
Two airports — Narita (NRT) for most international flights and Haneda (HND) closer to the center; the Shinkansen radiates to the whole country.
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