Being the cultural melting pot of Japan, there aren’t many dishes that Tokyo can call its own. Monjayaki is a popular pan-fried batter dish that is eaten straight off the hotplate, and is well-known at the Tsukishima Monja Street.
Tokyo Travel Guide
Japan's Capital and the Most Populous City in the World
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan, the largest city in Japan, and the most populous urban area in the world. Tokyo boasts a modern cityscape with multiple major neighborhoods, each with its own unique vibe and aesthetic.
Nature
Culture
Gourmet
Volume
Huge modern metropolis
Wide variety of neighborhoods to explore
Endless options of food
Capital of Japan
Can feel like any other modern city
Little trace of traditional Japan
Few sites of natural beauty
Local Specialties
もんじゃ焼き
Monjayaki
Popular Destinations
The heart of youth and street culture in Japan, images of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing are now representative of Japan across the world.
Hosting Japan’s largest temple, Senso-ji, Asakusa is also popular for its major shopping street, Nakamise-dori, which is great for checking out local Japanese snacks and souvenirs.
Japan’s anime and manga subculture capital, Akihabara is a must-visit location for fans of anime and manga to buy merchandise from their favorite series.
Arguably Japan’s most famous fish market, while the wholesale section of the market has moved, the existing Outer Market still boasts great seafood and street snack selections.
Getting Around
Tokyo is a wide sprawling city, with densely interconnected train networks run by a variety of operators. The easiest and most cost-efficient way to get around is by taking the subway, run by Tokyo Metro & Toei Subway, which covers almost every major spot in Tokyo. While the JR Yamanote Line covers the major spots on a loop, the subway covers those spots and all the little places in-between for a more comprehensive coverage.
In terms of the city, you can group areas into Eastern Tokyo (Ueno (上野), Asakusa (浅草), Akihabara (秋葉原, Akihabara), Tsukiji Market (築地市場, Tsukiji-shijō)), Western Tokyo (Shibuya (渋谷), Shinjuku (新宿), Harajuku (原宿), Ikebukuro), Central & Northern Tokyo (Tokyo Station (東京駅区, Tōkyō Station Ku), Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo), Yanaka (谷中), Jimbocho (神保町, Jinbocho)), and Southern Tokyo (Ginza (銀座), Roppongi (六本木, Roppongi), Odaiba (お台場)). You still typically need to take a train one or two stops even within an area, as each of these neighborhoods are usually around 30 minutes apart by foot, at the very least.
Recommended Pass
Tokyo Subway Ticket
See More¥800
24 Hours
¥1,200
48 Hours
¥1,500
72 Hours
The Tokyo Subway Ticket gives you unlimited rides on all Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines in Tokyo. If you are traveling around Tokyo, these tickets can be quite a good deal and give you a piece of mind in terms of your transport costs. The combined network of Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway also allows you to get to almost every major destination within central Tokyo.
This is the recommended pass for any visitor to central Tokyo. Note that this pass does not cover routes to Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Odaiba, and Tokyo suburbs, all of which are outside of central Tokyo.
Getting There
羽田空港
Haneda Airport
The all-round best option for getting from Haneda Airport to downtown Tokyo, costing slightly more than half the fare of the Tokyo Monorail and only taking 2 minutes more.
Keikyu Main Line
Towards Shinagawa Station
Keikyu
Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station
to
Shinagawa Station
16 mins
¥327
成田空港
Narita Airport
The fastest option to get from Narita to downtown Tokyo is via the Keisei Skyliner which takes you to Nippori station along the JR Yamanote Line. It is also cost-effective, being cheaper than the JR Narita Express.
Skyliner
Towards Keisei-Ueno Station
Keisei
Narita Airport Terminal 2・3 Station
to
Nippori Station
36 mins
¥2,570
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