Tokyo
Japan
Thirty-seven million people, and one of the safest cities on earth.
Recommended· Level 1
About Tokyo
Tokyo is best approached neighbourhood by neighbourhood: Shibuya and Shinjuku for scale, Yanaka and Kagurazaka for the older city, Tsukiji and Toyosu for food.
Why go
Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji, the world's best restaurant density, and immaculate transit.
Top attractions in Tokyo
All attractions- Senso-ji TempleAsakusa, Taito CityTokyo's oldest temple, approached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.
- teamLab Digital Art MuseumToyosu / Azabudai HillsImmersive, room-scale digital installations. Tickets are date and time specific and sell out well ahead.
- Shibuya SkyShibuya CityOpen-air rooftop deck 230m above the Shibuya scramble crossing.
Best tours & activities
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Where to stay
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Suggested itinerary
- Day 1
Shibuya and Shinjuku
Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Golden Gai.
- Day 2
Old Tokyo
Senso-ji, Ueno, Yanaka.
- Day 3
Food and art
Toyosu market, teamLab, Ginza.
- Day 4
Day trip
Hakone or Nikko.
Good with family
- teamLab digital art museums
- Ueno Zoo
- Tokyo Disney Resort
- Ghibli Museum
Travel tips
- Get a Suica or Pasmo card immediately on arrival
- Carry cash — many excellent small restaurants are cash only
- Cherry blossom season books out 6+ months ahead
Safety in Tokyo
Recommended· Level 1
One of the safest large cities in the world. Earthquake awareness is the main preparation worth doing.
Official U.S. advisoryReviewed 2026-08-07