JAPAN
TOKYO
Neon-lit nights. Ancient temples. The future, now.
BEST TIME
March–May (cherry blossom) or October–November (autumn foliage)
CURRENCY
Japanese Yen (¥)
LANGUAGE
Japanese
TIMEZONE
JST (UTC+9)
Tokyo is the world's greatest city — a place where 13th-century shrines sit beneath 21st-century skyscrapers, where the world's best ramen costs $8 and the world's best sushi costs $800. It rewards the curious, overwhelms the unprepared, and leaves everyone wanting more.
QUICK FACTS — TOKYO
DAILY BUDGET (LUXURY)
$400–$900 USD
Luxury hotel ($300–$600/night) + fine dining ($80–$200/person) + activities ($20–$100)
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
MARCH–APRIL
Cherry blossom season — Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park peak bloom
OCTOBER–NOVEMBER
Autumn foliage, mild temperatures, and fewer crowds than spring
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TIPS
- 01
Buy a Suica IC card at the airport — it works on every train, subway, and bus in Tokyo.
- 02
Book Sukiyabashi Jiro and top omakase counters at least 3 months in advance.
- 03
Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) serve genuinely excellent food — onigiri, sandwiches, hot meals.
- 04
Tipping is considered rude in Japan — never leave cash on the table.
- 05
The last trains run around midnight; plan evening activities around the train schedule or budget for taxis.
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT
TOKYO — JAPAN
Neon-lit nights. Ancient temples. The future, now.
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