Why Tokyo?
Tokyo is not one city but a hundred villages stitched together by the world's best trains. One moment you're beneath the giant screens of Shibuya Crossing; ten minutes later you're alone on a lantern-lit lane in Yanaka where cats outnumber tourists.
Our Tokyo experiences skip the queues and go where locals go — dawn at the tuna auction, a craft beer in a four-seat Golden Gai bar, sunset from a hidden rooftop above Shinjuku.
Highlights
- Shibuya Crossing at dusk
- Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
- Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast
- TeamLab digital art
- Golden Gai nightlife
- Meiji Shrine forest walk
Best time to visit
March–May for cherry blossoms and mild days; October–November for crisp air and autumn colour.
Weather
Hot, humid summers (Jul–Aug, 30°C+), mild springs and autumns, cool dry winters that rarely see snow.
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Experiences
Things to do in Tokyo
Sushi breakfast at Tsukiji
Eat where the chefs eat — omakase counters that open at 6am.
Shibuya Sky at sunset
The best 360° view of the world's largest metropolis.
Old Tokyo walking tour
Yanaka's temples, alleys and family-run craft shops.
Akihabara pop culture dive
Retro arcades, anime floors and themed cafés with a local otaku guide.
Tea ceremony in Hamarikyu
Matcha in a 350-year-old teahouse on a tidal pond.
Izakaya hopping in Shinjuku
Yakitori, highballs and stories in Omoide Yokocho's smoky lanes.
Insider knowledge
Travel tips from our guides
- Get a Suica/Pasmo card on arrival — it works on every train, bus and convenience store.
- Restaurants are small; let us reserve dinner spots at least a week ahead.
- Stay near the Yamanote Line (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Station) for effortless access.
- Carry some cash — many of the best tiny restaurants are still cash-only.
FAQs
Tokyo questions, answered
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