Tokyo is the most organized, safest, cleanest, and most delicious city on Earth. Ancient Shinto shrines stand next to neon-lit skyscrapers. Ramen shops with Michelin stars open at 11pm. Bullet trains arrive within seconds of schedule. Tokyo will raise your standard for everything.
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Why Tokyo?
Food Capital of the World
Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city. Ramen, sushi, wagyu, tempura - all world-class.
Ancient Shrines
Meiji Shrine in Harajuku, Senso-ji in Asakusa - Edo-era Japan is still alive in the middle of the metropolis.
World's Best Transit
The Tokyo Metro and Shinkansen are so efficient they'll permanently ruin other transit systems for you.
Pop Culture Epicenter
Akihabara for electronics and anime, Harajuku for fashion, teamLab for mind-bending digital art.
Top Experiences
- teamLab Borderless or Planets immersive digital art
- Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast sushi
- Day trip to Kyoto via Shinkansen
- Shibuya Crossing and surrounding neighborhood at night
- Sumo tournament (Jan, May, or Sep)
- Cherry blossom picnic in Shinjuku Gyoen
Expert Travel Tips
Get a Suica card for seamless transit across Tokyo and beyond
Cash is still king in many places - have yen on hand
Many top ramen and sushi spots have queues - go at opening
Download Google Translate with Japanese offline for menus