Travel Insider in Tokyo: 10 Spots From the Video

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Planning notes for Tokyo

Trip guide

• About Tokyo
  About TokyoTokyo is a metropolitan center located on the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan. Historically, the area was a fishing village known as Edo before 1603, when it became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate. In 1868, the city was renamed Tokyo and established as the imperial capital.
• When to go
  When to goThe best months to visit Tokyo are March to May for cherry blossoms and September to November for vibrant autumn foliage and mild temperatures. While summers are uncomfortably hot and humid and winters are chilly but dry, spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather for walking. Peak tourist seasons coincide with late March and the "Golden Week" holiday in early May, so consider visiting in late autumn or mid-winter for lower prices and fewer crowds.
• Getting around
  Getting around Tokyo

  • International Air Travel Most visitors arrive via Narita International Airport (NRT) or the more centrally located Haneda Airport (HND). From Narita.
  • Trains and Subways Tokyo features an extensive rail network including JR East lines and various subway systems. The JR Yamanote Line is a primary loop connecting major hubs like Shinjuku and Shibuya. For seamless travel.
  • Shinkansen (Bullet Train) If traveling to Tokyo from other Japanese cities like Osaka or Kyoto, the Shinkansen is the most efficient method, arriving at Tokyo or Shinagawa stations. These high-speed trains are frequent, punctual.
• Local tips
  Local tips

  • Purchase a digital or physical IC card like Suica or Pasmo for seamless, tap-and-go payment on all Tokyo trains, buses, and at many convenience stores.
  • Carry a small bag for your personal trash, as public garbage cans are rare in the city and locals are expected to take their waste home.
  • Always have some physical yen on hand, as many small ramen shops, traditional izakayas, and local shrines do not accept credit cards.
• What’s new
  What’s new in Tokyo

  • PokéPark Kanto: The world's first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, featuring immersive 'Pokémon Forest' and 'Trainers' Market' zones at Yomiuriland.
  • Takanawa Gateway City: A massive new landmark opening in phases throughout 2026, headlined by 'MoN Takanawa' (Museum of Narratives) and a 10,000㎡ cultural oasis.
• PLAY! DIVERSITY SHIBUYA↗
  PLAY! DIVERSITY SHIBUYAThe official tourism website of the Shibuya City Tourism Association, providing visitor guides, event information, and cultural insights for Shibuya, Tokyo.