Tokyo

Name: Tokyo
Address: JP

One of the world's great megacities — from the Shibuya scramble and Shinjuku's neon to old-town Asakusa and the night views from Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower, tradition meets the cutting edge.

Travel videos from Tokyo

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Tokyo — cinematic (Sony FX30)

▶ Jun Chew

Night walk in Shibuya 4K HDR

▶ VIRTUAL JAPAN

Tokyo — cinematic travel

▶ Mark The Stories

Tokyo by drone 4K

▶ Drone Snap

Slice of Tokyo (cinematic)

▶ Taylor Smith

Top spots

1
Shibuya Crossing
Possibly the world's busiest pedestrian crossing — the heart of youth culture and neon nights.
2
Shinjuku & Kabukicho
The city's biggest transit hub and a sleepless entertainment district packed with neon and eateries.
3
Odaiba
A bayfront island with Rainbow Bridge views, malls and a seaside skyline.
4
Sensō-ji, Asakusa
Tokyo's oldest temple, famed for the Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise shopping street; old-town atmosphere.
5
Tokyo Skytree
A 634m broadcasting tower; its decks sweep over the Kanto plain, dazzling after dark.
6
Tokyo Tower
The iconic red-and-white tower — a glowing symbol of Tokyo at night.

Photos: Wikimedia Commons

About Tokyo

🌸 Best season: Cherry blossoms late Mar–early Apr, autumn leaves late Nov. Hot, humid summers; clear, dry winters.
✈️ Getting there: Haneda is ~30 min to the centre, Narita ~60 min; shinkansen links the whole country.
🚇 Getting around: The JR Yamanote line and subways blanket the city; use an IC card (Suica/PASMO).
🕒 Time & currency: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).

Tips & hidden gems

💡 Travel light with an IC card
A Suica/PASMO (also on phones) taps you through trains, buses and convenience stores — no paper tickets needed.
💡 Avoid rush hour
Weekday 7:30–9:00 and 17:30–19:00 on the Yamanote and major lines are packed — sightsee around those windows.
💡 Each district has its own character
Shibuya/Shinjuku for youth & nightlife, Ginza for luxury, Asakusa for old town, Akihabara for geek culture, Yanaka for retro strolls.
💡 Hidden gems: views & old town
The free Metropolitan Gov't observatory, Skytree night views, and the back lanes of Yanaka or Kagurazaka are great between the big sights.