Tokyo
City
Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and the largest city in the world. A symbol for modern technology, the city offers a fantastic mix of a treasured historical remains and high tech attractions, bright lights and a fast based business center.
What to See
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Sensoji Temple, Roppongi Hills, Meiji Shrine, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Kabuki-za, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
When to Go
Summer in Tokyo is hot, humid and sometimes very rainy. Winters are freezing. The best time to travel to Tokyo is around April or September, when the weather is most pleasant.
How to Get Around
Tokyo train system is the best way to get around. Buses are frustrating: they often get gridlocked and the services end early. Taxis are exorbitantly expensive, and walking, although a fine way to explore within neighborhoods, are difficult between them.
Airports
Tokyo International Airport, Narita International Airport
Time Zone
JST (UTC +9)
Other
If you don't like crowds or are a claustrophobic, you might want to change your Tokyo travel plans. The city is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.