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Tokyo, Japan Travel Guide

Neon lights and ancient shrines

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Why visit Tokyo

Shibuya’s crossing, Senso-ji’s temple and the world’s most Michelin-starred city in one enormous, orderly metropolis. Tokyo is a patchwork of distinct neighbourhoods - each a day trip of its own - connected by the best public transport on earth. Tsukiji’s seafood, a ramen counter at midnight, and the imperial gardens make it endlessly repeatable.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

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Budget estimate

€840–€1,820 for 2 travelers · 7 nights

Typical daily budget: €60–€130 per person

Per person per day: food + local transport + activities (stays & flights excluded).

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Tipping in Japan

Restaurants: No tipping. Tipping can cause confusion or be seen as rude - excellent service is the standard, not an extra.

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Best time to visit Tokyo

Most pleasant months: May–Jul, Sep–Oct (averaging 18–26°C). Coldest month January (5°C), warmest August (27°C).

Monthly mean air temperature for Tokyo, Japan, NASA POWER climatology (T2M), fetched 2026-09-22. Daytime highs run several degrees higher; rainfall is not in this table, so check the live forecast before you book.

Weather decides when a city shines - and when it empties out. We pull 30-year climate averages for Tokyo to show which months are warm, dry and worth booking.

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Getting there and around Tokyo

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3 days in Tokyo: what to eat & see

D1 Day 1

Morning

Senso-ji temple, Asakusa

Afternoon

Ueno Park & museums

Sushi

Evening

Shibuya crossing & lights

Shoyu Ramen

D2 Day 2

Morning

Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast

Sushi

Afternoon

Imperial Palace gardens

Evening

Shinjuku Golden Gai bars

Karaage

D3 Day 3

Morning

Meiji Shrine & Harajuku

Taiyaki

Afternoon

Shibuya Sky view

Tamagoyaki

Evening

Omoide Yokocho yakitori alley

Yakitori

Eat your way through Tokyo

Browse all Japan food

These are the dishes to hunt down in Tokyo - not just the country's greatest hits. Tap a dish to see where it's made best, then compare a stay in the same neighbourhood with your dates.

Seafood

Sushi

Vinegared rice paired with raw fish and seafood - nigiri, maki and more.

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Soups & Stews

Chankonabe

Chankonabe is one of the classic dishes in the stew tradition of Japan.

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Meat & Grills

Torisashi

Thinly sliced raw chicken sashimi from Kagoshima and Miyazaki on Kyushu, dressed with sesame-miso or soy and wasabi and eaten at specialist poultry restaurants.

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