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TokyoJapan

Precision, neon and one of the deepest restaurant scenes on earth.

The vibe

Food-focusedAction-packedEnergeticHistoricArtsy

Derived from Tokyo’s strongest Destination DNA attributes.

Where is Tokyo?

Map showing the location of Tokyo, JapanTokyo, Japan is in Asia. The marker shows its approximate position.
Simplified location map: Tokyo, Japan, Asia.

Tokyo is on the Pacific coast of eastern Honshu, Japan's main island, at the head of Tokyo Bay.

At a glance

Country
Japan
Region
Asia
City size
Mega city
English
Very low

Why you might like Tokyo

  • Food
  • Shopping
  • Nightlife
  • History
  • Museums
  • Family friendly

Tokyo works at a scale that takes a few days to absorb: dozens of distinct neighbourhood centres, immaculate trains, shrines tucked between towers and more good restaurants than any visitor could reasonably attempt. Shopping runs from Ginza department stores to Shimokitazawa second-hand racks.

Tokyo in facts

Country
Japan
Region
Asia
City size
Mega city · ~37M residents

Urban area population · UN World Urbanization Prospects and national statistics offices, 2024

English proficiency
Very low · 446/800

Country-level score · EF English Proficiency Index 2025

Why Tokyo stands out

  1. Tokyo's rail and subway network, operated by multiple companies, is one of the most extensive urban transit systems in the world.

  2. Shibuya Crossing is one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the world, with crowds surging across in every direction at once.

  3. The Tsukiji outer market continues to sell fresh seafood and kitchenware after the main wholesale auction moved to Toyosu in 2018.

  4. Tokyo mixes ultramodern districts like Shinjuku and Shibuya with historic areas such as Asakusa, home to the Senso-ji temple.

Good to know

  • A rechargeable IC card such as Suica or Pasmo works across nearly all trains, subways, and buses in the city.
  • Different train lines are run by separate operators, so transfers sometimes require exiting and re-entering ticket gates.
  • Cash is still widely used at smaller restaurants and shops despite the availability of contactless payment in many places.

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